Tag: Montana Legislature
Montana GOP Cuts Off Funding and Support for “Out of Line Nine” Republican Senators
Party will no longer fund or support nine senators accused of aligning with Democrats, but admits it cannot formally expel them.
Gianforte Signs Law Limiting Court Power to Block Legislation
New law bans Montana courts from using weaker legal tests to pause bills passed by the Legislature.
Ellsworth Survives Expulsion Votes as Freedom Caucus Pushes for Another Attempt
Freedom Caucus Calls for Another Expulsion Vote, Urges Public Pressure on Democrats
Health Freedom Group Urges ‘No’ Vote on HB 377 Over Concerns About Parental Rights
Advocates say amendment to HB 377 weakens parental access to teen health records
Wolves, Hyenas and Legislators Run in Packs
The Wolves in GOP Clothing: Montana’s Nine Align with Democrats.
Gallatin and Missoula County Republicans Censure ‘Out of Line Nine’ as Pro-Life Group Supports Recall Effort
Grassroots Republicans take action as local GOP committees censure state senators accused of undermining conservative priorities.
Montana’s Fight for Life is in the Hopper
Montanans For Life Chair Robin Sertell on the Legislative Battle to Protect Life in Montana—From Womb to Tomb
COVID: A Modern-day Hydra
Montana lawmakers in Helena sidestep a fight against mRNA shots despite growing suspicions.
The End of the World… and TikTok
This op-ed was originally published at Poor Roger’s Almanac. Against my advice and counsel, Greg Gianforte, the governor of the State of Montana, signed the TikTok bill sent to him a few weeks ago by the Montana legislature. TikTok is now officially verboten within the boundaries of the state and as of Jan. 01, 2024, any app…
Freedom Caucus Stands with Legislature’s Vote to Discipline Rep. Zephyr, Thanks Law Enforcement
The motion to bar Rep. Zooey Zephyr from the Montana House floor passed with 68 votes. All Republicans voted for the motion. All Democrats opposed. The House gallery will also be closed for the remainder of the session. Zephyr will be able to vote by proxy.
Montana: The New State of Censorship
The legislature’s ban of the TikTok app creates a censorship framework and precedent than can be deployed against any publisher by any administration, Democrat or Republican
Montana Legislature Approves Freedom Caucus Censure Demand of Trans Missoula Rep. Zephyr
The House approved the censure after the transgender representative said the legislature would see blood on their hands for banning “sex change” surgeries for minors
