Thank you Rep. Jane Weber!
A couple weeks ago, we put up an article recognizing that State Representative Jane Weber (D-Great Falls) was the 2025 recipient of the Paris Gibson Award. Then I wrote a letter to the editor about Rep. Jane Weber, and I thought to post it on the blog. Maybe it’s a bit of overkill to post yet another article about Jane so close together. And you know what, screw that. We are so lucky to have Jane Weber serving Montanans in the state legislature. Let’s be loud about Democrats actually helping us instead of putting us all through hell like the current Republican “leadership.”.
Here’s my LTE about Jane Weber.
One of the first times I met State Representative Jane Weber (D-Great Falls), she was running for the Cascade County Commission. It was at a candidate forum, and Jane’s opponent didn’t bother to show up. But that’s not Rep. Weber’s style. Jane shows up.
While Republican lawmakers spent the 2025 legislative session trying to consolidate their power while chipping away at our most basic freedoms, Rep. Jane Weber was hard at work delivering for the people of Great Falls.
Democrats like Rep. Weber focused on what matters: funding public schools, lowering housing costs, and expanding access to healthcare. They provided real solutions for working Montanans.
Rep. Weber also brought forward HB 448, designating the Jim Loud Thunder Gopher Memorial Highway. It’s more than a sign on the road. It’s recognition of the deep history and contributions of the Little Shell Tribe. In a time when so many are overlooked, Rep. Weber ensured a long-overdue moment of respect and acknowledgment for Indigenous people who have contributed so much to our state.
At a time when political games dominate the headlines, it’s easy to lose sight of what public service is supposed to be about. Rep. Weber reminds us that leadership means listening, remembering where we come from, and fighting for a better future for every Montanan, not just the wealthy and well-connected.
Thank you, Rep. Weber, for standing up for us!