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Montana Legislature

Montana Legislators Ask AG for Konnech Voting Software Halt Pending Investigation

Members of the Montana Legislature have signed a letter asking the Attorney General to conduct an investigation into Konnech, an elections software company that developed and operated the state’s online voting portal for military and overseas citizen voters, called the Montana Electronic Absentee System (EAS). The company’s ties with Montana go as far back as…

Second Montana County Votes to Reject 2020 Election Results Ahead of GOP Convention

The Lewis and Clark County Republican Central Committee passed a resolution Monday to reject the results of the 2020 Presidential election, the second Montana county to do so after Ravalli County Republicans passed a similar resolution last week. The text of the resolution cites solidarity with resolutions passed in Maricopa County, Arizona; Langlade County, Wisconsin;…

Montana Citizens Receive “DOJ Threat” Treatment From Montana Officials Over Election Integrity Concerns

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…

PHOTOS: Statewide Rallies Against Vaccine Mandates Draw Over a Thousand Across Montana

Update (11/30/2021): A federal judge has blocked CMS vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. Yesterday, over a thousand Montanans showed up for statewide rallies against vaccine mandates imposed on healthcare workers by the Biden Administration. Demonstrators attended rallies in Billings, Bozeman, Glendive, Great Falls, Hamilton, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City, Missoula, and Sydney at 2:00pm in highly…

Senate Can Meet to Review Montana Elections, Legislative Legal Office Says

Legislative staff attorney Jaret Cole stated, “It is my opinion that the president of the Senate has the authority to create a Senate special committee to review Montana’s election laws and processes.”

Montana Election Integrity Group Announces Take Back Montana: 2020 Election Analysis Event

The Montana Election Integrity Project announced its first educational event focused on providing Montana citizens with data and analysis of the Montana 2020 General Election. The three speakers who will be sharing their research include Dr. Douglas G. Frank, Former Army Cpt. Seth Keshel, and Law Professor David K. Clements. The event will be held…

Sen Theresa Manzella Calls for “Select Committee” to Investigate Missoula County Elections

“I would like to see a select committee appointed specifically to investigate Missoula County and the election process there and evaluate all the evidence and then make a decision on that,” said Manzella.

Rep Tschida Requests SoS Halt Voting Machine Software Updates Pending Record Retention Compliance Check

This morning, State House Representative Brad Tschida (HD-97) sent a letter to Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen asking her to immediately inform all Montana county election administrators that they may be violating state and federal laws regarding data retention requirements. Tschida’s letter was also addressed to Montana State Elections Director Dana Corson. Tschida warned…

VIDEO: State Rep Manzella Calls for Special Session to Perform Forensic Audit of Montana Elections

State Rep Theresa Manzella makes case for Montana Legislature to call themselves back into session to perform audit of Montana Elections.

Parents Come Armed With Data to Missoula Public Schools “COVID Task Force” Reopening Meeting

UPDATE (Aug 4th @ 10:30pm): Superintendent Rob Watson distributed a draft letter meant for parents to teachers and staff outlining mask mandates for the 2021-2022 school year. UPDATE (Aug 4th @ 1:20pm): Superintendent Rob Watson sent an email to Board of Trustees this morning saying that the next COVID-19 meeting would be Zoom-only citing specious…

VIDEO: Missoula Councilwoman Stacie Anderson Spreads Misinformation About 2020 Election Integrity Efforts

Missoula Councilwoman Stacie Anderson shares unfounded claim that Montana Legislature investigated 4,592 ballot discrepancy in Missoula County.

Montana Costco’s Will NOT Require Workers Be Vaccinated, Citing HB702

We told you last week about OSHA regulations that make employers liable for any adverse reactions employees have from vaccines if required to take one as a condition of employment. With recently passed HB-702, the Montana Legislature extends protections further to protect Montana workers from being discriminated against in employment based on their vaccination status.…

New Law Says You Don’t Need To Wear A Mask, Get Vaccinated to Access Public Places

The Montana Legislature passed a new bill in their 2021 session that makes it unlawful to issue criminal trespass notice to someone who is not wearing a mask or someone who is not vaccinated while in a publicly funded place. That means you may enter public parks, county buildings, state buildings and even places that…

UPDATE: Missoula Health Board to Meet to “Rescind” Already Invalidated COVID-19 Restrictions

UPDATE (05/23/2021): Health Board cancelled meeting, rescinded illegal orders. Said signing of HB 257 just happened to be “simultaneous”. After the Missoula County Board of Health was rebuked by the Montana Legislature and Governor Greg Gianforte on Friday, the Board of Health is holding a public meeting at noon today to “rescind” their illegal rules.…

800+ Signatures Demand Resignation of Gallatin County Health Officer Matt Kelley

After being rebuked recently by Governor Gianforte and later Attorney General Knudsen, Gallatin County Health Officer Matt Kelley is facing additional heat for his SARS-CoV-2 orders. This time, from the citizens of Gallatin County. Gallatin County resident Kyle Voigtlander, 22, started a Change.org petition calling on other Gallatin County residents to “Demand the Resignation of…

New legislation would require elected official approval of local health board and officer actions

New legislation being considered today by Montana legislators would amend the authority of local health boards and officers to offer a new check on their orders, directives, and mandates. The legislation, House Bill 121, was proposed by Montana state representative David Bedey of Hamilton. Under the proposed legislation, governing bodies of local health authorities, such…