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Election Judge: Handling Hand Count Option For Montana Voters’ Ballots
Jun 13, 2022
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Theresa Holmes
in Elections, Opinion
This is my take on a possible way to deal with one aspect of Election Fraud. It is intended to get a conversation started about how to create a useful and efficient process for hand counting ballots that does not wear us Election Judges out to the point where we do not feel up to…
Another Observer Comes Forward, Casting Doubt on Missoula’s Second Recount of Ballot Envelopes
Jun 8, 2022
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Roy McKenzie
in Elections
In an affidavit signed by one observer of the second recount of affirmation envelopes (also known as ballot signature envelopes) from the Missoula County 2020 General Election, the observer stated they could not be sure that the envelopes that were counted were from the 2020 General Election. In an interview with Western Montana News, Mr.…
The Flathead County Health Officer Selection Debacle
Jun 6, 2022
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Julie Martin
in Government, Health, Opinion
It has been two years since the Flathead County Health Board started its search for a replacement health officer and based on actions from the board and recommendations from outside recruiting firms, the board will not be making a permanent selection until 2023. The Flathead County Health Department has been seeking a Health Officer for…
Jefferson County Attorney Steven Haddon Charges Voter for Signing Own Ballot Envelope
Jun 4, 2022
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Roy McKenzie
in Elections
State and county officials continue to ramp up their attacks on Montana citizens who are seeking answers to questions about how elections are ran in their county. In the most recent instance, Jefferson County Attorney Steven Haddon coordinated with elections administrator County Clerk Ginger Kunz and Jefferson High School business manager Lori Carey to charge…
Carbon County Commissioners, Clerk and Election Administrator Intentionally Keep Public Information from the Public
Jun 1, 2022
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Chip Bennett
in Elections, Government, Opinion
Montana and Federal law states all election records are required to be retained for at least 22 months. Counties like Carbon use computer equipment to tabulate our votes but do not consider video or electronic records from those tabulation computers as “records” that must be lawfully kept. Also, counties can keep records for as long as they like as…
Montana Citizens Receive “DOJ Threat” Treatment From Montana Officials Over Election Integrity Concerns
May 30, 2022
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Roy McKenzie
in Elections, Politics
Election officials in Montana have been coordinating with State agencies including the Office of Political Practices (OPP), local law enforcement, and private non-governmental associations to quell citizens who have questions about their local election processes. The moves from state and local officials mirror coordination between the Department of Justice and the National School Board Association…
Carbon County and SoS Stories Conflict on Tampered Election Machines Seals: “No More Questions”
May 19, 2022
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Roy McKenzie
in Elections, Government
Carbon County Elections Administrator Crystal Roascio shared a press release Thursday to quell growing public concern regarding broken warranty seals discovered by citizens at a public test of the county’s ES&S DS200 election tabulation machines last Thursday. At the test, warranty seals shielding access to the inside of each of the county’s DS200 tabulation machines…
Montana SoS Offers New Election Machines After Tampered Seals Discovered in Carbon County
May 18, 2022
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Roy McKenzie
in Elections, Government
Carbon County Election Administrator Crystal Roascio declined two brand new ES&S DS200 election tabulation machines offered by the Montana Secretary of State’s office after citizens discovered the warranty seals covering machine access screws were broken on Carbon County’s two tabulation machines. The warranty seals were found broken during a public test of the machine organized…
What Does Candidate Ronalee Skees Not Understand About Individual Liberty?
May 17, 2022
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Julie Martin
in Health, Opinion
I have been accused of being a “hater” or part of a “hate group,” because I have written and spoken truthfully and critically about Ronalee Skees, candidate for House District 11, and why I think she is unqualified to be my representative. The truth of the matter is that this is not a personal vendetta. …
CRT, Attacks on Women and Children Show Montana Needs Parents Rights in Education
May 13, 2022
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Dr. David Ingram
in Government, Opinion, Politics
I have often wondered how the attacks on women’s rights, teaching CRT and the efforts to sexualize our children are related. After listening to Rep. Byron Donald’s wife on “Unfiltered” hosted by Dan Bongino, I think I understand. The cultural Marxists know that to control society they must control the family. The first step toward…
What is the Montana Public Service Commission and Why Should You Care?
May 12, 2022
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Dean Crabb
in Government, Opinion
As a candidate for Public Service Commission (PSC), one question I hear a lot is, “What does the Public Service Commission actually do?” As a primer, I am going to briefly explain how the PSC was created, how it is governed, and the minimum duties of the PSC. Regulation of public utilities in Montana has…
Missoula School Board Avoids Curriculum Concerns, Discusses Seating New Board Members
May 4, 2022
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by
Missoula Mom
in Education
Last Tuesday’s meeting of the Missoula County Public Schools Board of Trustees came to order at 6pm with all trustees present except for Trustee Michael Gehl. Following the pledge of allegiance, the board approved the minutes of the April 12th meeting during which a parent had read the contents of a homework assignment given out by a…