Opinion

Who is pulling the strings?

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2021 Montana Legislative summary

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Legislators and lobbyists have packed up and headed out of Helena, but the work of the 67th Montana Legislature is not yet complete. Governor Greg Gianforte has up to ten business days to sign, veto or ignore the bills that have reached his desk to determine the full fate of the session.

Legislature favors auto insurance companies over women, unmarrieds or widows

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"Thumbing their noses” at God

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How are prices, taxes and global warming connected?

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Montana Outfitters and Guides Association looks at legislative session

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The Montana Legislature acted to significantly ease the economic impact of the COVID pandemic on small businesses and communities, particularly in rural areas, and will help provide needed stability for the Montana outfitting industry and the thousands of jobs it supports in retail, hospitality and more.

Recapping the 67th legislative session: promises made, promises kept

The 67th Session of the Montana Legislature is one Montanans can be proud of. Voters sent us to Helena with a mandate to change the way state government does business. At the beginning of the session, we made policy promises we are proud to report we have delivered on.

Ranch Act promotes healthy rangelands

The Montana Stockgrowers Association along with the Montana Public Lands Council applaud the Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act recently introduced by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY.) This legislation includes positive changes and improvements to the management of grazing permits and leases.

Montana Farmers Union appreciates lawmakers for action on Meat Inspection Bill

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Montana Farmers Union appreciates the efforts of two state lawmakers’ work to amend HB 2, a budget bill, that will allow the state to explore more opportunities for meat processing as well as level the playing field for custom butchers.

Revising the structure of the Fish and Game Commission important for landowners

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After a slight delay in legislative action due to COVID-19 concerns, the session was back in action and made progress toward the finish line last week. More than half of the bills we tracked this session have come to a conclusion in our farmers’ and ranchers’ favor, with the majority remaining on their very last leg to completion.