Month: January 2023
In My Opinon: SB 99 Hurts Our Kids
From professionals to parents to friends to children, Montana showed up to passionately voice their opposition to this cruel bill that would strip life and liberty from the most vulnerable among us. Unlike the...
Great Falls Nonprofit Organizes First “Recovery Advocacy Day”
Addiction does not discriminate and it affects everyone in some way. I have hope that more people will feel comfortable talking about their journey because we showed up.
In My Opinion: We need parental responsibility, not censorship
Recently, there has been a divisive movement spearheaded by Republicans to emphasize parental rights – especially in HB 234: Revise dissemination of obscene material to minors laws. How about considering parental responsibility?
Galloway Attacks Renters Rights
Interestingly, or maybe better put – strategically, in reference to the 24 hour notices, there are no exceptions for tenants who may be working out of town, be hospitalized, on vacation, or otherwise. In...
Jeremy Trebas The Self-Dealing Senator
Trebas introduced Senate Bill 195. This bill exempts his building, and others like it, from the requirement for automatic sprinkler systems. Bottom line, Trebas is using his seat in the Senate to enrich himself. ...
SB 99 Likely to Increase Youth Suicide
Its a new session, and Senator Fuller still has a burning desire to watch Queer kids die. Denying them healthcare is one of the best ways to do that.
In My Opinion: No “Mob Rule” at GF Education Meeting
Readers of this commentary, please look carefully if you see/ any legislators referencing parent/public comment as a basis for an education bill. If the reference differs from the four suggestions listed above, they...
Lola Takes “Fringe” To New Levels
When colonizers, and particularly those holding political office, have woven legal policies and heighten rotten social customs to distance themselves from Indigenous people we get: LOLA, in fringe.
Democrats Fight for Families. Republicans Fight Each Other.
We’ve got Democrats fighting for working Montanans who deserve a living wage, protecting kids through access to mental health services, helping parents access childcare, and assuring our government is following the law.
In My Opinion: Republicans Skirt Rules in Attack on Unions
Why is this bill being heard in the wrong committee? Well, because it's more likely to pass in Judiciary than either of the appropriate committees. Slick, right?