February 2015
Indian Country 2015 Legislative Update
A number of new and continuing initiatives impacting Indian Country are under consideration by the legislature this session. Among the efforts is a...
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A number of new and continuing initiatives impacting Indian Country are under consideration by the legislature this session. Among the efforts is a...
Read moreThis session – like most sessions – there is an ongoing discussion about what Montana’s “ending fund balance” should and will be. But there...
Read moreI recommend listening to Dolly sing 9 to 5 as you read for maximum blog enjoyment. Did you know that women working in Montana are still only making...
Read moreThis week, MBPC testified in favor of HB 196 titled Generally revise laws related to tribal colleges and other community colleges, sponsored by Susan...
Read moreThis week Governor Bullock’s infrastructure bill, called the Build Montana Act (HB5), had a hearing in the Joint Appropriations Sub-Committee on...
Read moreCurrently, there are efforts in Montana to call a constitutional convention, which could result in sweeping changes to the U.S. Constitution and harm...
Read moreWe are back! After the Holidays (and a nasty cold last week) Wonky Word Wednesdays is back in action. For the past three years, MBPC has made...
Read moreOk, I admit this is not really a wonky word. However, our 2nd Legislative Summit is coming up next week on December 8 and 9, and it is all I can think...
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