Montana Capitol Report

Get to Know a Legislator: Representative Virginia Court

staff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:45:47 +0000

Serving her second term in the Montana House, Representative Virginia Court is using her 25 years of experience as a small business owner to invigorate Montana’s economy and keep it on track. Representative Court knows what it takes to run a successful small business, and she knows what it takes to ensure that our economy [...]

Sine Die

staff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:09:43 +0000

The 63rd Montana legislature has concluded, marking the end of a wild ride. There were some bumps along the road, including epic fights between Tea Party and moderate Republicans. But at the end of the day, Democratic legislators were able to make progress on the issues that matter most to Montana. Democrats from the beginning [...]

Get to Know a Legislator: Senator Shannon Augare

staff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:27:25 +0000

Senator Shannon Augare is a hardworking community leader from Browning with a history of public service and dedication to economic development and Montana values. A member of the Native American Caucus, Senator Augare has taken on leadership roles at the legislature and on the Blackfeet reservation for a number of years. He uses his [...]

Get to Know a Legislator: Representative Kathleen Williams

staff — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:23:04 +0000

Representative Kathleen Williams is a second term Democrat using 25 years of experience working for the forest service and state government, and a Masters Degree in Recreational Resources, to fight at the Montana Capitol for policies that contribute to a healthy economy and protect the Montana we love. With experiences in natural resources, economics, government, [...]

Get to Know a Legislator: Representative Ed Leiser

staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:47:11 +0000

While only in his first term, Representative Ed Lieser-D, is already working hard on bills that parallel his life’s work. With a degree in Natural Resource Management and a background in the workforce with the Forest Service, it is no surprise that Rep. Lieser supports bills aimed at stimulating local growth and protection. Dedicated to [...]

Montana Legislature Legalizes Love

staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:08:05 +0000

Get to Know a Legislator: Senator Mary Caferro

staff — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:16:12 +0000

Senator Mary Caferro has spent the last decade honing her listening and advocacy skills to work better for Montanans. After serving six years in the House and now serving her second term in the Senate, she knows what it takes to get things done for Montanans. Sen. Caferro has spent her career helping those who [...]

Greater access to care

staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:10:15 +0000

Yesterday on the Senate floor, Rep. Wanzenried added an amendment to HB623, the GOP compromise to Medicaid Expansion, which would allow for expanded private insurance coverage for low income Montanans. This amendment puts Montana families and small businesses first. Allowing greater access to the healthcare needs of families now will help save money in the [...]

Get to Know a Legislator: Representative Reilly Neill

staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:49:53 +0000

Representative Reilly Neill-D is a freshman legislator and single mom who has come to Helena for the sole purpose of representing the people of House District 92 in Livingston, Montana. With no political agenda of her own, she has the will and the ability to pass legislation that benefits all Montanans. As the owner and [...]

Get to Know a Legislator: Representative Galen Hollenbaugh

staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:40:59 +0000

Early in his life Representative Galen Hollenbaugh recognized the impact that politics have on the daily lives of Montanans, and the future of our state. Caring deeply about Montana, he is fighting to make a positive difference. Rep. Hollenbaugh started his political journey as a campaign volunteer, where he first saw the love that people [...]