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Politics
Politics shapes our communities, and Western Montana News is here to keep you informed. From local elections to national policy, we cover the issues that matter most to Montana residents. Stay up to date with in-depth reporting, analysis, and commentary on the decisions impacting our state and beyond.
Montana Freedom Caucus Legislators Urge “No” Vote on Central Bank Digital Currency Bill
“Oppose Central Bank Digital Currency in Montana”
Ravalli County Republicans Buck State GOP, Schedule Convention
The Montana GOP’s new rule on county convention scheduling violates state law, deprives local voices, and is out of order.
Hope
“Biblical hope is certainty concerning the promises of God, it is no guarantee of an earthly life free of pain. It is the promise of an eternal life with God if you belong to him.”
One Red Balloon
America has ninety-nine China problems, not just one
Missoula Republican Chair Calls Police on Another Member
This is not the first time Vondene Kopetski has called the police on a fellow Republican, but Missoula Republicans should make it the last
Defend the Guard
A bill in the Montana Legislature would protect Montana families and defend the Constitution from Executive overreach on War Powers
Montana DOJ Investigating Ballot Shredding in Carbon County
County Elections Administrator Crystal Roascio was caught on video shredding votes from the November 2022 election
ES&S Security Head “Can’t think of one” When Asked Reason Montana Election Records Switched Off
Cast Vote Records are discouraged from being collected by Secretary of State
Speeding Through the Fourth Turning
Getting Through the Darkness to the Other Side
Montana Records Retention Laws Violated By State, Counties in Elections Software Contracts
The software operating Montana’s ES&S precinct scanners and tabulators are not auditable in contravention to Montana law
Montana Freedom Caucus Announces Tax Rebate Bill
The bill distributes revenue back to Montana taxpayers through income tax rebates and property tax refunds and will help pay down state owned long-term debt
Has Your Government Murdered You?
If you die of mandated COVID vaccine related causes, a homicide may have been committed against you
Montana Freedom Caucus Announces Top 5 Legislative Priorities
Judicial Reform, Budget Surplus, Parental Rights and Election Integrity Top the List of Montana Freedom Caucus Priorities
Why Are Republicans Censoring Election Integrity Efforts?
I recently attended a program hosted by the Montana Election Integrity Project and learned some rather disturbing facts. This group has been shinning the light on Montana election irregularities for more than 20 years. One of the group’s supporters tried to pass out fliers announcing this meeting to the Missoula Pachyderms Club and was refused. In addition,…
Montana Water Compact Gives Away Our Rights
Fellow Montanans, We have been given the opportunity to defend our water rights against the over-reach of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Water Compact. I am writing this letter to shed light on the CSKT Compact, and share the process for submitting an objection to the Water Court. Yes, your water rights will be…
Legislators Launch “Montana Freedom Caucus,” Announce Helena Event
“The Constitutional North Star of the Treasure State“ Helena, MT — Today, the Montana Freedom Caucus (MTFC) is proud to announce its official launch. As the Montana State Legislature assembles, the MTFC will serve the people of Montana and their desire to return to government of, by, and for the people. “The men and women…
America’s Hunger Games
In 2012, Americans flocked to the theater to witness the airing of a new dystopian film called The Hunger Games. In this post-apocalyptic feature, there are twelve districts where one girl and one boy are forced to serve as sacrificial tributes to the Capital of Panem. They are the punishment meted out on the people…
