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Click on the podcast and catch up with Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives Brandon Ler on Legislative Day 80. The post Speaker of the House Brandon Ler – Around the Session in 80 Days first appeared on Voices of Montana.
We're back from a short hiatus! Reporter Taylor Inman breaks down the top stories shaping Northwest Montana. We begin with the sentencing of Kaleb Elijah Fleck, who received 50 years for the brutal 2023 homicide of a homeless man in Kalispell. Then, we examine the looming crisis at Flathead Valley food banks as pandemic-era federal funding disappears, threatening access to fresh produce and dairy for thousands of Montanans. Finally, we look at the controversial immigration-related bill moving through the Montana House and the legal and moral questions it raises for hospitals, churches, and nonprofits.Read more from this week's stories: Flathead man sentenced for 2023 killing of homeless man in KalispellFederal funding cuts leave Flathead Valley food banks looking to fill shelvesImmigration legislation advances despite strong opposition from nonprofitsRead more local and state coverage: Jurors view body cam footage in Jackson double homicide trialConstruction to begin on Sportsman's Bridge Fishing Access SiteGlacier National Park faces summer of uncertainty A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town's business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.
On April 3 the Montana House of Representatives debated and voted on HJ 5, an application calling for an Article V convention for proposing constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on federal officials. This resolution has been adopted by 19 states, so far, with 34 needed to call the convention. After the vote, Senior Vice President Rita Peters and Regional Directors Deanna Becket and Andrew Lusch react to the debate, highlight their favorite moments, and preview what's next for the COS Montana team.
Today, we're joined by former Montana State Legislator Jenny Eck. Jenny served three terms in the House of Representatives, including two terms in leadership roles. We'll discuss her path to the legislature, and the importance of finding common ground with one another, in order to effectively move the political process forward. Guest Bio: Jenny is the Communication and Development Director at the Indian Law Resource Center where she promotes the organization's mission of supporting the rights of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. She is passionate about authentically helping those impacted by secondary trauma to find resilience and healing through awareness and connection, and works providing leadership trainings in this area. She became interested in this work after serving three years as Executive Director of the Friendship Center of Helena, a nonprofit organization providing shelter and crisis services to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. From 2013-2018, Jenny served three terms as an elected legislator in the Montana House of Representatives, including a two-year term as House Minority Leader. During her tenure, eleven of her bills were passed into law, reflecting her focus areas of safer communities, mental health, consumer protection, justice system reforms, and gender equity. She was one of the lead negotiators in the 2017 Legislative Special Session and chaired the subcommittee which overhauled the Legislature's anti-harassment policies and procedures. Jenny got her start in politics working on Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008 and went on to run Hillary Clinton's Montana campaign in 2016. In 2015, Jenny was chosen as a Rodel Fellow with the Aspen Institute and in 2020 she was one of fifty people worldwide to receive the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Jenny recently graduated with honors from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, having earned a masters degree in International Peace and Conflict Studies. During this program she had the opportunity to travel to one of the most remote areas of Nepal where she interviewed women about climate adaptive agriculture, social discrimination, and personal protection.Jenny lives in Helena, MT. She loves spending time with her two adult children, Sage and Owen, and hiking the hills near her home.___________Mother Love is hosted by Emily Freeman, with music by Caroline Keys. Got a great idea for a person or project to be featured on the podcast? Email us stories@hmhb-mt.org. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/
Join host Taylor Inman as we unpack recent stories from this week and their implications for our community. In this episode, we dive into the proposed regulations for the Flathead River, which aim to balance the interests of paddlers, anglers, and recreationists amidst booming river traffic. We also cover the controversy surrounding two state bills that could sunset all voter-approved mill levies, potentially impacting Kalispell's emergency services. Finally, we discuss the latest legislative actions in the Montana House of Representatives, including bills on work status verification, voting and petitioning, and a resolution celebrating Donald Trump's presidency. Read more from this week's show: Plan to manage Flathead River recreation garners mixed reactionsKalispell officials blast Legislature for potentially sunsetting mill leviesMitchell, Sprunger see bills pass out of the House Read more local and state coverage: Columbia Falls takes input on Gateway to Glacier transportation projectWashington man pulled off Amtrak train in Libby pleads guilty to federal gun chargesMajor winter storm slams into Flathead ValleyA big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. Check out Season 2 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, dropping on 10/27/24! Reporter Kate Heston presents a four-part series on the Endangered Species Act, exploring the species most at-risk in northwest Montana. Discover how the law has helped some recover from near extinction and the challenges when federal and state protections overlap.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins us to discuss the crisis at the U.S.-Canada and Mexico borders, the fentanyl epidemic—Montana's #1 public safety threat with overdose deaths up 2,000% in three years—and his fight against banks debanking conservatives. Next, pollster and political analyst Patrick Ruffini breaks down his book Party of the People, shares his insights on populism, and dives into recent polling—including Elon Musk's likability and 2024 election over-performers. Then, History As It Happens host Martin Di Caro examines the global shift between democracy and authoritarianism, the growing rejection of the establishment, whether history truly repeats itself, and how government failures have fueled public distrust. Finally, in Kiley's Corner, we cover UMass denying a student his $10,000 prize for making a half-court shot and the shocking details of the Zizian cult, a radical transgender group linked to the killing of a Border Patrol agent and a California landlord. Don't miss these crucial conversations, only on Breaking Battlegrounds!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Austin Knudsen is serving as the Attorney General of Montana. He formerly served as the Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. As Attorney General, Austin has made combating the drug pandemic and supporting law enforcement a main focus — ensuring that Montana is a safe place to live and raise a family.-Patrick Ruffini is a pollster, political analyst, and co-founder of Echelon Insights, a leading firm specializing in public opinion research and data-driven strategy. Follow him on X @PatrickRuffini.-Martin Di Caro is an award-winning broadcaster and host of 'History As It Happens,' a podcast that delves into current events through a historical perspective.Follow him on X @MartinDiCaro. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe
What does a freshman legislator go through as they prepare for their first legislative session? Click on the podcast to hear newly-elected members of the Montana House of Representatives, Greg Overstreet (HD 88), and Curtis Schomer (HD 48) share some […] The post First-Timer Impressions, w/ Freshman Lawmakers Overstreet & Schomer first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Gov. Greg Gianforte offered his third State of the State address Monday in the Montana House of Representatives. He called on lawmakers to pass his priorities during the legislative session. Gianforte says he's optimistic for the future of Montana, and for the country at large, with the election of President-elect Donald Trump.
“You want to know why we're polarized? You want to know why we have division?” Our featured guest Frank Garner posed this question to voters at the constitutional ballot initiative debate we attended in Helena, Montana and many similar events. “We have a system that allows for it and the pressure that is put on people… to vote a certain way.” A Republican member of the Montana House from 2015 to 2023, Garner spent over a year as the primary spokesperson for Montanans for Election Reform, the group that gathered 200 thousand signatures and fought off four lawsuits to place two Constitutional Initiatives (CI) on the 2024 ballot. CI 126 proposed replacing the current primary system where voters receive a ballot from each party (then choose one to complete) with a single, unified primary ballot of all candidates from which the top 4 advance to a general election. While CI 127 would require a majority winner from those 4 candidates. In this episode we also hear from Kendra Miller, Strategic Advisor to Montanans for Election Reform, on the critical need for competitive elections in “the last best place.” “I think one of the more shocking stats,” says Miller, a data analyst with extensive campaign experience, “is that in 2022…only 6% of Montana voters effectively elected 88% of the Montana House.” We then visit with former legislator Frank Garner on election night and into the next day as the results slowly come on the initiatives he's championed throughout this vast state. Tune in for the final results and also reflections on the challenge of election reform messaging in a state saturated with ads from the most expensive US Senate race per capita in the country. The Purple Principle is a Fluent Knowledge production; original music by Ryan Adair Rooney
Jimmy and Megan have no doubt that the gender identity of one of their three kids is unfolding differently. What they're not sure about is whether it's safe to raise their kids in the home they love. (Produced by David Hunt in Raleigh, North Carolina) And in NewsWrap: the United States Supreme Court hears a constitutional challenge to Tennessee's ban on pediatric gender-affirming healthcare, seven are arrested in raids on three queer-welcoming Moscow nightspots “to combat LGBT propaganda,” Walmart abandons its DEI policies and will no longer participate in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, more than two dozen trans activists including whistleblower Chelsea Manning are busted in a U.S. Capitol bathroom protest at the same time as a Montana House committee gives Rep. Zoey Zephyr a pass, and more international LGBTQ+ news reported this week by Tanya Kane-Parry and Marcos Najera (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the December 9, 2024 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/ NOTE TO RADIO STATIONS: The weekly program uploaded to SoundCloud will soon include a pitch for This Way Out/Overnight Productions (Inc.). Stations can download a pitch-free version from radio4all.net or Pacifica's AudioPort.Org. For more information, contact Brian@ThisWayOut.org.
One of our favorite power couples is back! The AP first dubbed them the Transgender Power Couple. Journalist Erin Reed was formerly the digital director of The American Independent. She currently writes for the Los Angeles Blade and Harpers Bazaar.. She is a researcher who tracks anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world and helps people become better advocates for their queer family, friends, colleagues, and community. Reed also is a social media consultant and public speaker. Her fiance is Zooey Zephyr, member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 100th district. Zephyr was a vocal opponent of multiple anti-LGBT bills introduced during the 2023 legislative session. During a floor debate on April 18, 2023, Zephyr admonished those who supported Senate Bill 99, which prohibits gender-affirming medical and surgical care for minors. She first commented, "If you are forcing a trans child to go through puberty when they are trans, that is tantamount to torture, and this body should be ashamed." When this remark triggered an objection from Republican majority leader Sue Vinton, Zephyr replied, "The only thing I will say is if you vote 'yes' on this bill and 'yes' on these amendments, I hope the next time there's an invocation when you bow your heads in prayer, you see the blood on your hands." This led to a massive attempt by the state Republicans to censure her and silence her. Months ago we enjoyed a rigorous conversation with these two about the state of transgender rights, and today we get their insights on that subject from the purview of the DNC, plus discussion on current issues.
One of our favorite power couples is back! The AP first dubbed them the Transgender Power Couple. Journalist Erin Reed was formerly the digital director of The American Independent. She currently writes for the Los Angeles Blade and Harpers Bazaar.. She is a researcher who tracks anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world and helps people become better advocates for their queer family, friends, colleagues, and community. Reed also is a social media consultant and public speaker. Her fiance is Zooey Zephyr, member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 100th district. Zephyr was a vocal opponent of multiple anti-LGBT bills introduced during the 2023 legislative session. During a floor debate on April 18, 2023, Zephyr admonished those who supported Senate Bill 99, which prohibits gender-affirming medical and surgical care for minors. She first commented, "If you are forcing a trans child to go through puberty when they are trans, that is tantamount to torture, and this body should be ashamed." When this remark triggered an objection from Republican majority leader Sue Vinton, Zephyr replied, "The only thing I will say is if you vote 'yes' on this bill and 'yes' on these amendments, I hope the next time there's an invocation when you bow your heads in prayer, you see the blood on your hands." This led to a massive attempt by the state Republicans to censure her and silence her. Months ago we enjoyed a rigorous conversation with these two about the state of transgender rights, and today we get their insights on that subject from the purview of the DNC, plus discussion on current issues.
Karlen currently serves as a member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 96. He talked about fixing property taxes. Then the Missoula Chamber of Commerce invited Ross Keogh to the show.
"I DON'T THINK THE ‘MONTANA MIRACLE' IS A ONE-TIME FLUKE. I THINK IT CAN REPRESENT A NEW PARADIGM OF POLITICS IN MONTANA, WHERE THE LEFT AND RIGHT JOIN TOGETHER IN COMMON BELIEF THAT MONTANANS MUST BE FREE TO BUILD, INNOVATE, AND PROGRESS IN ORDER TO OVERCOME THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING OUR STATE." So we opened our Season Nine here at the ‘Are We Here Yet?' podcast with this quote from Kendall Cotton. He is Executive Director of the Frontier Institute. We met earlier this year after Kendall was interviewed by the New York Times. What caught my attention and compelled me to reach out to him was his thoughts on the housing crisis. In our discussion we focused much time on how the current housing market is affecting Big Sky Country and especially on the solutions this rural state has brought to the table including re-thinking zoning and passing Montana House bill 819 which offers developers funding in order they may pass savings on to the future homeowner. Additionally, Kendall and I spoke regarding other initiatives important to the institute and to Montana's 21st century economy including #artificial intelligence, #dataprivacy and the government and how these sectors affect each other in the rural places we call home. The similarities with our other rural states abound. The bipartisanship baked into the efforts of the Frontier Institute are an example to others working on substantive solutions to our rural development challenges. You'll find Kendall on twitter @Cotton_MT And in The Jazz Room… We enjoyed our conversation with singer, Christie Dasheil. She talks about her CD “Journey in Black” and what it was like growing up in a musical family. Learn more about Christie by clicking here
Join John & Robin as they kick off your morning with special guest Democrat Candidate for Montana House District 1 Dakota V. Adams, discussing his campaign and vision for the community!
The AP dubbed them the Transgender Power Couple. Journalist Erin Reed was formerly the digital director of The American Independent. She currently writes for the Los Angeles Blade and Harpers Bazaar.. She is a researcher who tracks anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world and helps people become better advocates for their queer family, friends, colleagues, and community. Reed also is a social media consultant and public speaker. Her fiance is Zooey Zephyr, member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 100th district. Zephyr was a vocal opponent of multiple anti-LGBT bills introduced during the 2023 legislative session. During a floor debate on April 18, 2023, Zephyr admonished those who supported Senate Bill 99, which prohibits gender-affirming medical and surgical care for minors. She first commented, "If you are forcing a trans child to go through puberty when they are trans, that is tantamount to torture, and this body should be ashamed." When this remark triggered an objection from Republican majority leader Sue Vinton, Zephyr replied, "The only thing I will say is if you vote 'yes' on this bill and 'yes' on these amendments, I hope the next time there's an invocation when you bow your heads in prayer, you see the blood on your hands." This led to a massive attempt by the state Republicans to censure her and silence her. Today we talk to them both about the wave of oppression and intolerance against trans kids and adults, and their mission to defeat it. With co-host Brody Levesque
The AP dubbed them the Transgender Power Couple. Journalist Erin Reed was formerly the digital director of The American Independent. She currently writes for the Los Angeles Blade and Harpers Bazaar.. She is a researcher who tracks anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world and helps people become better advocates for their queer family, friends, colleagues, and community. Reed also is a social media consultant and public speaker. Her fiance is Zooey Zephyr, member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 100th district. Zephyr was a vocal opponent of multiple anti-LGBT bills introduced during the 2023 legislative session. During a floor debate on April 18, 2023, Zephyr admonished those who supported Senate Bill 99, which prohibits gender-affirming medical and surgical care for minors. She first commented, "If you are forcing a trans child to go through puberty when they are trans, that is tantamount to torture, and this body should be ashamed." When this remark triggered an objection from Republican majority leader Sue Vinton, Zephyr replied, "The only thing I will say is if you vote 'yes' on this bill and 'yes' on these amendments, I hope the next time there's an invocation when you bow your heads in prayer, you see the blood on your hands." This led to a massive attempt by the state Republicans to censure her and silence her. Today we talk to them both about the wave of oppression and intolerance against trans kids and adults, and their mission to defeat it. With co-host Brody Levesque
This week Stephanie Hollman and Trey Stewart discuss the finished (basically) Montana House, Trey's ever-growing "bucket of drama", TikTok sensation Gypsy Rose Blanchard, balling on a budget, and how you say peanuts with a country accent.SPONSORS: Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/weeklydose50 and use code weeklydose50 to get 50% off.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and make sure you subscribe! If you want to connect with Stephanie and Trey directly, message them at: www.instagram.com/stephhollmanwww.instagram.com/trey_stewartwww.instagram.com/bsthepodcastWATCH US ON YOUTUBE:www.youtube.com/@weeklydoseofbsIf you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Stephanie & Trey as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.comProducers: Mike Morse / Madelyn Grimes / Joshua Burns For YEA Networks
Daniel Kemmis is a giant figure in the politics of the American West. A former Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives and twice-elected Mayor of Missoula, Kemmis is also an author and political theorist. President Bill Clinton awarded him the Charles Frankel Prize for "outstanding contribution to the field of the humanities," and he also one the Wallace Stegner Prize from the Center of the American West. His first book, Community and the Politics of Place, was published in 1990, and his most recent came out in 2020, Citizens Uniting to Restore Our Democracy. In this episode, we discuss Kemmis' framework for community-based decision making, the importance of geography in politics, and his advice for elected officials navigating a polarized political landscape. For more information about Daniel Kemmis, visit his website: https://citizens-uniting.org/
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. Diving into the latest episode of STRonomics: Join hosts Bill and Kenny as they unveil their cutting-edge techniques for transforming regular properties into extraordinary Super Properties. Discover the true essence of luxury beyond market trends. Learn how to craft meticulous master plans that breathe new life into properties, from subtle additions like plush pillows per bed to grander features like indulgent hot tubs. Stay tuned as Bill and Kenny share the secret to strategically enhancing properties in phases while maximizing value. And don't miss their insights on understanding the 'why' behind each upgrade, enabling you to market and showcase your property seamlessly to potential guests. Tune in now to elevate your property game! [00:03] Introducing STRonomics [01:00] The Market [02:17] What is A Super Property? [07:35] Having A Master Plan [09:30] Financing [10:20] Adding in Phases [12:25] Bella Vista Property [13:20] Making it POP [17:15] Positive ROI [19:30] Montana House [21:26] Why It's Being Done [22:20] Wrapping Up Watch this podcast each Thursday on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnheh3vx0hT5Y7uHWhBs8kA STR Data Hosts Facebook Page Instagram: Kenny_Bedwell You can find more of Bill online at: Bill Faeth Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bfaeth?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=660cbc9b-4a7e-4ed9-a654-900180b83af1 Build STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/ Instagram: @BillFaeth73 Tik Tok: @bfaeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. On this week's episode of STRUnfiltered, Bill discusses the non-existence of turnkey properties if you are aiming to become a super property. He shares insights on distinguishing and elevating his properties above competitors in the area. Additionally, he highlights three crucial pillars to enhance your new STR: Marketability, Cost, and ADR. This episode is a must-listen for new investors! [00:00] Introduction [01:00] How I Build Super Properties [02:22] Montana House [04:45] Choosing The Right Amenities [07:35] Good, Better, And Best [08:15] Assessing the Property [09:47] Functionality [11:43] In Closing Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel Every Tuesday & Friday https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnheh3vx0hT5Y7uHWhBs8kA The Free Build STR Wealth Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508 You can find more of Bill online at: Bill Faeth Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bfaeth?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=660cbc9b-4a7e-4ed9-a654-900180b83af1 Build STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/ Instagram: @BillFaeth73 Tik Tok: @bfaeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After speaking out on the Montana House floor against a bill that would restrict gender-affirming health care, Rep. Zooey Zephyr was censured by the legislative body. Zephyr, the state's first openly transgender representative, will be barred from attending in-person debates and voting on legislation for the rest of the legislative session. That's because Zephyr's lawsuit against the Montana House, claiming her censorship violated her First Amendment rights, was denied by a Montana District judge. We speak with Rep. Zephyr about her censure, trans representation in the Montana state house, and anti-LGBTQ legislation currently on the docket.
After speaking out on the Montana House floor against a bill that would restrict gender-affirming health care, Rep. Zooey Zephyr was censured by the legislative body. Zephyr, the state's first openly transgender representative, will be barred from attending in-person debates and voting on legislation for the rest of the legislative session. That's because Zephyr's lawsuit against the Montana House, claiming her censorship violated her First Amendment rights, was denied by a Montana District judge. We speak with Rep. Zephyr about her censure, trans representation in the Montana state house, and anti-LGBTQ legislation currently on the docket.
This week, Madigan covers the continuing story of Zoey Zephyr's fight to return to the Montana House floor, the tragic murder of a Black man on a New York City subway, and the problematic statements of Karl Lagerfeld, and why the MET sucks for choosing him as their theme for the Gala this year. This episode was brought to you by Nutrafol! Go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code "ANGRY" to save $10 off your first month's subscription AND free shipping!! The episode was also sponsored by Nutrablast! Go to https://nutrablast.co/YourAngryNeighborhoodFeminist and use code Feminist20 to get a 20% discount on your order! JOIN ME ON PATREON FOR THE ANGRY FEMINIST BOOK CLUB! Join me May 10th to go over the text of this month's book, “Still Learning'” by India Oxenberg! https://www.patreon.com/angryneighborhoodfeminist GET YOUR YANF MERCH! https://yanfpodcast.threadless.com/ Do you have a topic that you want the show to take on? Email: neighborhoodfeminist@gmail.com Social media: Instagram: @angryneighborhoodfeminist **Don't forget to REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs FOUR gun control bills into law | Colorado lawmakers stand with Zooey Zephyr of Montana | Anti-hate groups worry domestic extremists will be training Arizona police under new rule | A chance to see her bee business take off | Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Red Rocks and on HBO Max documentary Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: COLORADO NEWSLINE: Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs four gun control bills into lawGOVERNMENTBY: SARA WILSON - APRIL 28, 2023 11:54 AMThe Governor, surrounded by gun-control advocates at a bill signing ceremony said, “Coloradans deserve to be safe in our communities, in our schools, our grocery stores, nightclubs and everywhere in between,” The new laws raise the minimum age to buy a gun to 21, impose a three-day waiting period for gun purchases, expand the state's Extreme Risk Protection Order law and make it easier for gun violence survivors to sue the gun industry.Under Senate Bill 23-170, district attorneys, educators, mental health professionals and other medical providers will be able to petition a judge to confiscate guns from a potentially dangerous person. Previously, only law enforcement and family members had that power under the state's Extreme Risk Protection Order law, also known as the red flag law, which was created in 2019.The expansion aims to increase utilization of the process and extend the petition authority to people who interact with an at-risk person regularly. It is a recognition that some law enforcement officials have been reluctant to use the red flag law when potentially appropriate due to concerns over the Second Amendment.Senate Bill 23-169 raises the age to purchase any gun to 21 years old. Previously, the age restriction was 18 to buy a long gun and 21 to buy a handgun. There are exceptions for members of law enforcement and the military.House Bill 23-1219 imposes a three-day waiting period for people to get a gun after they pay for it. Bill sponsors said that the delayed access to firearms will provide a cooling-off period for people in crisis who might harm themselves or others.Cities will be able to establish longer waiting periods if they choose. If the purchaser's background check takes longer than three days — which it rarely does — they would still need to wait until the background check clears to get their gun.Finally, Senate Bill 23-168 removes a state protection for gun and ammunition dealers and manufactures against lawsuits. Previously, plaintiffs had to pay the legal fees for defendants in dismissed cases involving gun sellers. That is no longer the case.The law makes the gun industry susceptible to lawsuits under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.bill sponsor Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, a Longmont Democrat, said, “We finally, after 23 years of waiting, can open up Colorado courtrooms to gun violence victims and survivors seeking justice,” Less than an hour after the bill signing, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners leader Taylor Rhodes announced on Twitter that the group had already filed lawsuits challenging the minimum age requirement and waiting period laws. He said they are seeking plaintiffs who could establish standing against the other two new laws.Lawmakers are also considering a bill that would outlaw unserialized firearms, also known as ghost guns. Another firearm bill that would have banned semi-automatic weapons in the state died in its first committee hearing last week.The Legislature adjourns on May 8.COLORADO NEWSLINE: Colorado lawmakers stand with Zooey ZephyrDemocratic state Rep. Brianna Titone of Arvada led over 75 Colorado elected officials - including two Republicans - in sending a letter to Montana lawmakers condemning the removal of Rep. Zooey Zephyr and calling for her to be allowed back in the Montana House chamber.In the letter, Rep. Titone said the removal was an attempt to erase trans people amid growing violence against them and an increase in anti-trans laws being passed in state legislatures.Titone said “As elected officials, it is our responsibility to act with integrity and defend our democracy, and we are deeply concerned with erosion of democratic norms we see proliferating in statehouses across the country. Regardless of your personal stance on these issues, she is still a colleague and a duly elected and sworn representative of the people of Montana. Her voice is no less important than yours.”The letter was joined by two Republican lawmakers, state Reps. Ron Weinberg of Loveland and Rick Taggart of Grand Junction.On Tuesday, Montana House Republicans posted a notice announcing they would take up disciplinary measures against Zephyr, Montana's first openly transgender representative, after she said that legislators who voted for a bill that bans gender-affirming care for minors would have blood on their hands, in reference to suicide rates among trans youth. The Montana House voted along party lines Wednesday to bar Zephyr from entering the House floor or gallery for the remainder of the legislative session, only allowing her to participate in votes via Zoom.Rep. Titone made history in 2018 when she was elected the first openly transgender state legislator in Colorado. As chair of the Colorado Legislative LGBTQ caucus, she's worked alongside members of the House and Senate to expand and protect LGBTQ rights in the state.In the letter, Titone applauded Zephyr for her efforts in the Montana Legislature, saying that she has “placed a spotlight of truth on the very real damage anti-trans legislation could have on Montanans who are already struggling with discrimination and growing fear of physical harm.”The Montana state legislative session ends on May 10, and Zephyr is unlikely to be reinstated before the end of the session. Aside from state Rep. Brianna Titone, here are the elected officials from Colorado who signed Titone's letter to the Members of the Montana House of Representatives:Statewide officials:Colorado Secretary of State Jena GriswoldColorado State Treasurer Dave YoungColorado state senators and representatives:House Speaker Julie McCluskieSenate President Steve FenbergHouse Majority Leader Monica DuranSenate Majority Leader Dominick MorenoRep. Ruby DicksonRep. Jenny WillfordRep. David OrtizRep. Kyle BrownRep. Sheila Lieder Rep. Cathy KippRep. Lindsey DaughertyRep. Steven WoodrowRep. Mary YoungRep. Barbara McLachlanRep. Meg FroelichRep. Lorena GarciaRep. Steph VigilRep. Jennifer Lea ParentiRep. Michael J. WeissmanRep. Mandy LindsayRep. Junie Joseph Rep. Karen McCormickRep. Said SharbiniRep. Elizabeth VelascoRep. Regina EnglishRep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez Rep. Elisabeth Epps Sen. Lisa A CutterRep. Tammy StoryRep. Naquetta RicksRep. Dafna Michaelson JenetRep. Andrew Boesenecker Rep. Iman JodehRep. Emily SirotaRep. Shannon BirdRep. Marc SnyderRep. Meghan LukensRep. Jennifer BaconRep. Chris deGruy KennedySen. Janet Buckner Sen. Julie GonzalesSen. Nick HinrichsenSen. Janice MarchmanRep. Eliza Hamrick Rep. Matthew MartinezRep. Ron Weinberg Sen. Rhonda FieldsSen. Faith WinterRep. Javier MabreyRep. Judy AmabileRep. William LindstedtSen. Rachel ZenzingerRep. Leslie HerodRep. Bob MarshallRep. Rick TaggartRep. Tisha MauroSen. Sonya Jaquez LewisSen. Chris HansenSen. Dylan RobertsSen. Jeff BridgesRep. Alex ValdezSen. Jessie DanielsonSen. Tony ExumLocal government:Castle Pines City Councilman Roger D. HudsonBroomfield Mayor Guyleen CastriottaArvada City Councilmember Randy MoormanArvada City Councilmember Lauren SimpsonErie Trustee Emily BaerErie Trustee Daniel HobackErie Mayor Justin BrooksBoulder County Commissioner Ashley StolzmannGreeley City Councilor Tommy ButlerGreeley City Councilor Member Deborah L DeBoutezBoulder Mayor Aaron BrockettDouglas County Commissioner Abe LaydonARIZONA MIRROR: Anti-hate groups worry about Arizona law enforcement trainingBY: ISAAC STONE SIMONELLI/AZCIR - MONDAY MAY 1, 2023 11:32 AMWarnings issued by high-profile civil rights and advocacy groups to Arizona's governor and attorney general failed to stop a rule change that effectively lowers the bar for extremist organizations attempting to radicalize law enforcement officers through government-funded training.Letters sent in March by the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center warned the rule creates a loophole that could be exploited by domestic extremist groups.The contentious rule change, as first reported by AZCIR in 2022, shifted the responsibility of continuing education training oversight from the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board to local law enforcement heads. In their letters, the groups cited an increase in extremist and conspiratorial rhetoric espoused by Arizona public officials, specifically, publicly elected sheriffs. “We are deeply concerned by the possibility that this amended rule will open the door for Arizona peace officers to receive training from adherents of the ‘constitutional sheriffs' movement and other actors who urge local law enforcement to assume authorities beyond those allowed by law,” wrote Mary McCord, the executive director of Georgetown University Law Center's ICAP, a nonpartisan institute focused on constitutional rights and protecting democratic processes.McCord warned that such taxpayer-funded trainings “would place residents at risk of improper activity by county peace officers” and pose a particular threat to brown and Black communities, “who are at the greatest risk of harm from abuses by law enforcement.”The letters cited previous reporting about so-called “constitutional sheriff” groups, which include the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. The group is part of a national movement built on the idea that a local sheriff's power supersedes that of higher government entities including the U.S. president and the U.S. Supreme Court, and that sheriffs have a duty to nullify laws they interpret as unconstitutional.The civil rights and advocacy organizations highlighted numerous connections between the CSPOA and a variety of hate groups, with the NAACP denouncing some CSPOA members as “prominent antisemites, QAnon conspiracists, white nationalists and neo-confederates.”Sarah Kader, community manager for ADL Arizona, a state-level branch of a national organization that combats hate groups in the U.S., wrote “If the revised rule goes into effect, we fear that domestic extremists, based on their previous actions, will rush to take advantage of the opportunity,” Rachel Goldwasser, a senior research analyst for the Southern Poverty Law Center, warned that the rule change could be used as a blueprint for creating workarounds allowing extremist organizations to train law enforcement in other states.Neither the governor, Democrat Katie Hobbs nor the attorney general, Democrat Kris Mayes, directly addressed concerns about neo-confederates and other domestic extremists running law enforcement trainings.ADL confirmed it did not receive a response from Gov. Hobbs' office until after the rule change took effect, though a spokesperson indicated the group had “every reason to believe that the Governor's office understands the concerns we have raised in our letters and is taking them seriously.” In their letters, ADL, SPLC and the NAACP all expressed concerns that more than half of Arizona sheriffs are at least partially aligned with the constitutional sheriff movement—connections AZCIR highlighted in its 2022 reporting.Rachel Goldwasser of SPLC said “Arizona has a large extremist presence in the Legislature, sheriffs' offices and among the public, unfortunately. They'll exploit any opportunity for these extremists to spread their ideology.”Three of the four letters also issued a warning about Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, who has known ties to CSPOA and is the frontman for Protect America Now, another so-called “constitutional sheriff” organization.Lamb, who announced a bid for the U.S. Senate in April, has developed a national presence by appearing on a slew of fringe right-wing news networks and podcasts, including those espousing QAnon conspiracies. Lamb did not respond to a request for comment.Sarah Kader of ADL said “In recent years, extreme ideologies have been mainstreamed and normalized at an alarming pace. This is due in large part to the growing number of elected officials and other high-profile individuals who traffic in conspiracies and hate.”This article first appeared on Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.DENVER WESTWORD: How Hard Can it Bee? ZzzzzzBee Here Now: Capella Ranch Has a Honey of an IdeaCATIE CHESHIRE APRIL 25, 2023 6:53AMIn countries like Germany and Slovenia, inhaling the aerosol created by bees in an apiary, or collection of beehives, is an authorized treatment for respiratory diseases. But in the United States, there are only three places that offer the experience: one in Georgia, one in Michigan, and Capella Ranch in Lafayette Colorado, which just opened for its second season.Carolyn Peterson, who owns the ranch with her family said “I'm going to be out here all summer, talking to people and enjoying them and hearing their stories. They're going to come stressed out, and then they're going to leave relaxed.”Capella Ranch currently has sheep, Nigerian dwarf goats, Nubian goats, ducks, chickens, a few turkeys and, of course, bees, the first of which arrived in 2018. To create their bee therapy Shangri-la, the Petersons started by building two cedar huts shaped like irregular pentagons. The cedar contributes to the aroma in the huts, although its durability in the Colorado weather is its chief asset here. The slanted roof of the hut concentrates the aerosol so people can breathe it in while they're lying flat. “Everyone comes out with a different experience,” Carolyn says. “They get in there. They lie down. They take in the whole thing, and then they just sort of concentrate on the humming of the bees.”When bees make honey, there's a lot of water in it at first, so the insects work to reduce the moisture content by flapping their wings. As it evaporates, the moisture is carried into the air to form an aerosol that people find therapeutic.The bees also create an electromagnetic field with their vibration, which is at a frequency that's calming to the human parasympathetic nervous system - a network of nerves that helps relax the body. Some people can feel the field, but most notice the smell first. Underneath the scent of cedar, there is the aromatic tang of the bees at work. Almost like the smell of a newborn baby, but with an extra oomph.“That is all the pollen, nectars, amino acids and essential oils that the bees are bringing in to make the honey,” Carolyn says. “It's just kind of an odd smell, and it's supposed to be very good to breathe in.”In Slovenia, the bee experience has been used to calm firefighters after hard jobs, children who have behavioral problems at school, and parents of those children, who might need some relaxation as well. The Petersons note that they aren't medical professionals, so they don't consider their huts medicinal.“If it happens to help, great,” Carolyn says. “It's relaxing. It's thirty minutes of nobody bugging you.”One person who says the bee huts have helped is Marsha Ruggeri, who lives in Lafayette. She went to Capella Ranch four times during its inaugural season.She first came with a friend who'd bought a deal on Groupon. After struggling with heightened asthma symptoms the past two years — which she attributes to wildfires and air pollution — Ruggeri was excited to learn of a potential way to alleviate her symptoms.And, it worked!“I'm not saying it was a panacea,” she says. “It felt like I was actually doing something that wasn't an inhaler or medication and I was regaining some control over how my body was reacting to all this shit in the air.”On Ruggeri's third visit, she experienced the electromagnetic field produced by the bees.“I was laying on my side, and then all of a sudden, I could feel it,” she says. “It really deserves more than one treatment. It's kind of like people who go for acupuncture, and they're like, ‘Well, it didn't do anything for me.' You really need to try it more than once.”Along with the eight hives in the huts, there are six to eight more near a special pond on the ranch where the bees drink. Last summer, over a hundred people came to Capella Ranch to check out the bees; a TikTok Charlie made announcing that the huts were open has gained about 20,000 views.One of those visitors, a reiki and yoga teacher from Fort Collins named Yarmey, found Capella Ranch on Instagram. “I'm really interested in energy and grounding and our connection to nature,” she says. Reiki is a practice of directing energy to help facilitate healing.After her first visit, Yarmey came back a second time, when she says she was really able to share a meditative space with the bees, reveling in their presence in a way that humans rarely get to do with other species.“When else in your life do you get to share space with a million other beings who all are very clear about their purpose and their path and what they need to be doing? Everything felt a little slower, more grounded.”The huts are now open for a second season; anyone is welcome except those allergic to bee or wasp stings. A thirty-minute session is $35; an hour runs $60. CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEKDENVER POST: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, with Angel Olsen - this Thursday and Friday night at Red Rocks.By JOHN WENZEL | jwenzel@denverpost.com | The Denver PostApril 28, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.Jason Isbell's voice can be a strapping, mournful thing, muscular and dripping with vulnerability as he chronicles his life in song. And on this day, it's still waking up.“This time of year I drink my black coffee cold so I can get it down quicker,” the 44-year-old singer-songwriter said over the phone from his Nashville porch on Monday. “I've spent so many years working late at night that it makes it hard for me to get on with normal life. It's tough, you know? But I think it's tough no matter how you do it.”Isbell's family and acclaimed music career test his resolve while giving him motivation to stay sober and productive. He has won a quartet of Grammy Awards since 2018 — about a decade after getting kicked out of his former alt-country band, Drive-By Truckers, for drinking and drugs In the HBO Max documentary “Music Box: Jason Isbell — Running with Our Eyes Closed,” which was released on April 7, we're afforded a close-up on his life as he records the album “Reunions” with his band, the 400 Unit. His intimate musical and romantic partnership with wife Amanda Shires (who is an acclaimed solo artist herself), his love of his daughter Mercy Rose, his past divorce, and the shock of the pandemic are all there in vivid cross-section.“If you're a recording artist or entertainer with any kind of success, you don't want to spend too much time looking back,” said Isbell, who was born in Green Hill, Ala., to a 17-year-old mother. “It's a self-centered way of living. But one thing I was surprised by watching the (documentary) is that I'd forgotten how hard those old days were, growing up where I did and having addiction issues. It was nice to see but painful to watch, that all of this was real and really happened to me, even if it's long in the rearview.”Isbell will headline Red Rocks Amphitheatre May 3 and 4 with the 400 Unit, on tour for their new album “Weathervanes,” to be released June 9. The lead single “Death Wish” has already been covered by Jack White and featured on “American Idol.” Isbell's melodies channel Americana, folk, country, and rock and roll. His lyrics are cutting, urgent, and full of visceral metaphors. On “Death Wish,” he sings:“I wanted action, she wanted answers / Sunrise with the dealers and the dancers / It takes a whole lot of medicine to feel like a little kid.”Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit With Angel Olsen, Two shows, May 3 and 4, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Tickets at axs.com, and I think Adam may have an extra still, too. Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from Colorado Newsline, Arizona Mirror, Denver Post, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.
Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs FOUR gun control bills into law | Colorado lawmakers stand with Zooey Zephyr of Montana | Anti-hate groups worry domestic extremists will be training Arizona police under new rule | A chance to see her bee business take off | Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Red Rocks and on HBO Max documentary Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: COLORADO NEWSLINE: Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs four gun control bills into lawGOVERNMENTBY: SARA WILSON - APRIL 28, 2023 11:54 AMThe Governor, surrounded by gun-control advocates at a bill signing ceremony said, “Coloradans deserve to be safe in our communities, in our schools, our grocery stores, nightclubs and everywhere in between,” The new laws raise the minimum age to buy a gun to 21, impose a three-day waiting period for gun purchases, expand the state's Extreme Risk Protection Order law and make it easier for gun violence survivors to sue the gun industry.Under Senate Bill 23-170, district attorneys, educators, mental health professionals and other medical providers will be able to petition a judge to confiscate guns from a potentially dangerous person. Previously, only law enforcement and family members had that power under the state's Extreme Risk Protection Order law, also known as the red flag law, which was created in 2019.The expansion aims to increase utilization of the process and extend the petition authority to people who interact with an at-risk person regularly. It is a recognition that some law enforcement officials have been reluctant to use the red flag law when potentially appropriate due to concerns over the Second Amendment.Senate Bill 23-169 raises the age to purchase any gun to 21 years old. Previously, the age restriction was 18 to buy a long gun and 21 to buy a handgun. There are exceptions for members of law enforcement and the military.House Bill 23-1219 imposes a three-day waiting period for people to get a gun after they pay for it. Bill sponsors said that the delayed access to firearms will provide a cooling-off period for people in crisis who might harm themselves or others.Cities will be able to establish longer waiting periods if they choose. If the purchaser's background check takes longer than three days — which it rarely does — they would still need to wait until the background check clears to get their gun.Finally, Senate Bill 23-168 removes a state protection for gun and ammunition dealers and manufactures against lawsuits. Previously, plaintiffs had to pay the legal fees for defendants in dismissed cases involving gun sellers. That is no longer the case.The law makes the gun industry susceptible to lawsuits under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.bill sponsor Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, a Longmont Democrat, said, “We finally, after 23 years of waiting, can open up Colorado courtrooms to gun violence victims and survivors seeking justice,” Less than an hour after the bill signing, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners leader Taylor Rhodes announced on Twitter that the group had already filed lawsuits challenging the minimum age requirement and waiting period laws. He said they are seeking plaintiffs who could establish standing against the other two new laws.Lawmakers are also considering a bill that would outlaw unserialized firearms, also known as ghost guns. Another firearm bill that would have banned semi-automatic weapons in the state died in its first committee hearing last week.The Legislature adjourns on May 8.COLORADO NEWSLINE: Colorado lawmakers stand with Zooey ZephyrDemocratic state Rep. Brianna Titone of Arvada led over 75 Colorado elected officials - including two Republicans - in sending a letter to Montana lawmakers condemning the removal of Rep. Zooey Zephyr and calling for her to be allowed back in the Montana House chamber.In the letter, Rep. Titone said the removal was an attempt to erase trans people amid growing violence against them and an increase in anti-trans laws being passed in state legislatures.Titone said “As elected officials, it is our responsibility to act with integrity and defend our democracy, and we are deeply concerned with erosion of democratic norms we see proliferating in statehouses across the country. Regardless of your personal stance on these issues, she is still a colleague and a duly elected and sworn representative of the people of Montana. Her voice is no less important than yours.”The letter was joined by two Republican lawmakers, state Reps. Ron Weinberg of Loveland and Rick Taggart of Grand Junction.On Tuesday, Montana House Republicans posted a notice announcing they would take up disciplinary measures against Zephyr, Montana's first openly transgender representative, after she said that legislators who voted for a bill that bans gender-affirming care for minors would have blood on their hands, in reference to suicide rates among trans youth. The Montana House voted along party lines Wednesday to bar Zephyr from entering the House floor or gallery for the remainder of the legislative session, only allowing her to participate in votes via Zoom.Rep. Titone made history in 2018 when she was elected the first openly transgender state legislator in Colorado. As chair of the Colorado Legislative LGBTQ caucus, she's worked alongside members of the House and Senate to expand and protect LGBTQ rights in the state.In the letter, Titone applauded Zephyr for her efforts in the Montana Legislature, saying that she has “placed a spotlight of truth on the very real damage anti-trans legislation could have on Montanans who are already struggling with discrimination and growing fear of physical harm.”The Montana state legislative session ends on May 10, and Zephyr is unlikely to be reinstated before the end of the session. Aside from state Rep. Brianna Titone, here are the elected officials from Colorado who signed Titone's letter to the Members of the Montana House of Representatives:Statewide officials:Colorado Secretary of State Jena GriswoldColorado State Treasurer Dave YoungColorado state senators and representatives:House Speaker Julie McCluskieSenate President Steve FenbergHouse Majority Leader Monica DuranSenate Majority Leader Dominick MorenoRep. Ruby DicksonRep. Jenny WillfordRep. David OrtizRep. Kyle BrownRep. Sheila Lieder Rep. Cathy KippRep. Lindsey DaughertyRep. Steven WoodrowRep. Mary YoungRep. Barbara McLachlanRep. Meg FroelichRep. Lorena GarciaRep. Steph VigilRep. Jennifer Lea ParentiRep. Michael J. WeissmanRep. Mandy LindsayRep. Junie Joseph Rep. Karen McCormickRep. Said SharbiniRep. Elizabeth VelascoRep. Regina EnglishRep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez Rep. Elisabeth Epps Sen. Lisa A CutterRep. Tammy StoryRep. Naquetta RicksRep. Dafna Michaelson JenetRep. Andrew Boesenecker Rep. Iman JodehRep. Emily SirotaRep. Shannon BirdRep. Marc SnyderRep. Meghan LukensRep. Jennifer BaconRep. Chris deGruy KennedySen. Janet Buckner Sen. Julie GonzalesSen. Nick HinrichsenSen. Janice MarchmanRep. Eliza Hamrick Rep. Matthew MartinezRep. Ron Weinberg Sen. Rhonda FieldsSen. Faith WinterRep. Javier MabreyRep. Judy AmabileRep. William LindstedtSen. Rachel ZenzingerRep. Leslie HerodRep. Bob MarshallRep. Rick TaggartRep. Tisha MauroSen. Sonya Jaquez LewisSen. Chris HansenSen. Dylan RobertsSen. Jeff BridgesRep. Alex ValdezSen. Jessie DanielsonSen. Tony ExumLocal government:Castle Pines City Councilman Roger D. HudsonBroomfield Mayor Guyleen CastriottaArvada City Councilmember Randy MoormanArvada City Councilmember Lauren SimpsonErie Trustee Emily BaerErie Trustee Daniel HobackErie Mayor Justin BrooksBoulder County Commissioner Ashley StolzmannGreeley City Councilor Tommy ButlerGreeley City Councilor Member Deborah L DeBoutezBoulder Mayor Aaron BrockettDouglas County Commissioner Abe LaydonARIZONA MIRROR: Anti-hate groups worry about Arizona law enforcement trainingBY: ISAAC STONE SIMONELLI/AZCIR - MONDAY MAY 1, 2023 11:32 AMWarnings issued by high-profile civil rights and advocacy groups to Arizona's governor and attorney general failed to stop a rule change that effectively lowers the bar for extremist organizations attempting to radicalize law enforcement officers through government-funded training.Letters sent in March by the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center warned the rule creates a loophole that could be exploited by domestic extremist groups.The contentious rule change, as first reported by AZCIR in 2022, shifted the responsibility of continuing education training oversight from the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board to local law enforcement heads. In their letters, the groups cited an increase in extremist and conspiratorial rhetoric espoused by Arizona public officials, specifically, publicly elected sheriffs. “We are deeply concerned by the possibility that this amended rule will open the door for Arizona peace officers to receive training from adherents of the ‘constitutional sheriffs' movement and other actors who urge local law enforcement to assume authorities beyond those allowed by law,” wrote Mary McCord, the executive director of Georgetown University Law Center's ICAP, a nonpartisan institute focused on constitutional rights and protecting democratic processes.McCord warned that such taxpayer-funded trainings “would place residents at risk of improper activity by county peace officers” and pose a particular threat to brown and Black communities, “who are at the greatest risk of harm from abuses by law enforcement.”The letters cited previous reporting about so-called “constitutional sheriff” groups, which include the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. The group is part of a national movement built on the idea that a local sheriff's power supersedes that of higher government entities including the U.S. president and the U.S. Supreme Court, and that sheriffs have a duty to nullify laws they interpret as unconstitutional.The civil rights and advocacy organizations highlighted numerous connections between the CSPOA and a variety of hate groups, with the NAACP denouncing some CSPOA members as “prominent antisemites, QAnon conspiracists, white nationalists and neo-confederates.”Sarah Kader, community manager for ADL Arizona, a state-level branch of a national organization that combats hate groups in the U.S., wrote “If the revised rule goes into effect, we fear that domestic extremists, based on their previous actions, will rush to take advantage of the opportunity,” Rachel Goldwasser, a senior research analyst for the Southern Poverty Law Center, warned that the rule change could be used as a blueprint for creating workarounds allowing extremist organizations to train law enforcement in other states.Neither the governor, Democrat Katie Hobbs nor the attorney general, Democrat Kris Mayes, directly addressed concerns about neo-confederates and other domestic extremists running law enforcement trainings.ADL confirmed it did not receive a response from Gov. Hobbs' office until after the rule change took effect, though a spokesperson indicated the group had “every reason to believe that the Governor's office understands the concerns we have raised in our letters and is taking them seriously.” In their letters, ADL, SPLC and the NAACP all expressed concerns that more than half of Arizona sheriffs are at least partially aligned with the constitutional sheriff movement—connections AZCIR highlighted in its 2022 reporting.Rachel Goldwasser of SPLC said “Arizona has a large extremist presence in the Legislature, sheriffs' offices and among the public, unfortunately. They'll exploit any opportunity for these extremists to spread their ideology.”Three of the four letters also issued a warning about Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, who has known ties to CSPOA and is the frontman for Protect America Now, another so-called “constitutional sheriff” organization.Lamb, who announced a bid for the U.S. Senate in April, has developed a national presence by appearing on a slew of fringe right-wing news networks and podcasts, including those espousing QAnon conspiracies. Lamb did not respond to a request for comment.Sarah Kader of ADL said “In recent years, extreme ideologies have been mainstreamed and normalized at an alarming pace. This is due in large part to the growing number of elected officials and other high-profile individuals who traffic in conspiracies and hate.”This article first appeared on Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.DENVER WESTWORD: How Hard Can it Bee? ZzzzzzBee Here Now: Capella Ranch Has a Honey of an IdeaCATIE CHESHIRE APRIL 25, 2023 6:53AMIn countries like Germany and Slovenia, inhaling the aerosol created by bees in an apiary, or collection of beehives, is an authorized treatment for respiratory diseases. But in the United States, there are only three places that offer the experience: one in Georgia, one in Michigan, and Capella Ranch in Lafayette Colorado, which just opened for its second season.Carolyn Peterson, who owns the ranch with her family said “I'm going to be out here all summer, talking to people and enjoying them and hearing their stories. They're going to come stressed out, and then they're going to leave relaxed.”Capella Ranch currently has sheep, Nigerian dwarf goats, Nubian goats, ducks, chickens, a few turkeys and, of course, bees, the first of which arrived in 2018. To create their bee therapy Shangri-la, the Petersons started by building two cedar huts shaped like irregular pentagons. The cedar contributes to the aroma in the huts, although its durability in the Colorado weather is its chief asset here. The slanted roof of the hut concentrates the aerosol so people can breathe it in while they're lying flat. “Everyone comes out with a different experience,” Carolyn says. “They get in there. They lie down. They take in the whole thing, and then they just sort of concentrate on the humming of the bees.”When bees make honey, there's a lot of water in it at first, so the insects work to reduce the moisture content by flapping their wings. As it evaporates, the moisture is carried into the air to form an aerosol that people find therapeutic.The bees also create an electromagnetic field with their vibration, which is at a frequency that's calming to the human parasympathetic nervous system - a network of nerves that helps relax the body. Some people can feel the field, but most notice the smell first. Underneath the scent of cedar, there is the aromatic tang of the bees at work. Almost like the smell of a newborn baby, but with an extra oomph.“That is all the pollen, nectars, amino acids and essential oils that the bees are bringing in to make the honey,” Carolyn says. “It's just kind of an odd smell, and it's supposed to be very good to breathe in.”In Slovenia, the bee experience has been used to calm firefighters after hard jobs, children who have behavioral problems at school, and parents of those children, who might need some relaxation as well. The Petersons note that they aren't medical professionals, so they don't consider their huts medicinal.“If it happens to help, great,” Carolyn says. “It's relaxing. It's thirty minutes of nobody bugging you.”One person who says the bee huts have helped is Marsha Ruggeri, who lives in Lafayette. She went to Capella Ranch four times during its inaugural season.She first came with a friend who'd bought a deal on Groupon. After struggling with heightened asthma symptoms the past two years — which she attributes to wildfires and air pollution — Ruggeri was excited to learn of a potential way to alleviate her symptoms.And, it worked!“I'm not saying it was a panacea,” she says. “It felt like I was actually doing something that wasn't an inhaler or medication and I was regaining some control over how my body was reacting to all this shit in the air.”On Ruggeri's third visit, she experienced the electromagnetic field produced by the bees.“I was laying on my side, and then all of a sudden, I could feel it,” she says. “It really deserves more than one treatment. It's kind of like people who go for acupuncture, and they're like, ‘Well, it didn't do anything for me.' You really need to try it more than once.”Along with the eight hives in the huts, there are six to eight more near a special pond on the ranch where the bees drink. Last summer, over a hundred people came to Capella Ranch to check out the bees; a TikTok Charlie made announcing that the huts were open has gained about 20,000 views.One of those visitors, a reiki and yoga teacher from Fort Collins named Yarmey, found Capella Ranch on Instagram. “I'm really interested in energy and grounding and our connection to nature,” she says. Reiki is a practice of directing energy to help facilitate healing.After her first visit, Yarmey came back a second time, when she says she was really able to share a meditative space with the bees, reveling in their presence in a way that humans rarely get to do with other species.“When else in your life do you get to share space with a million other beings who all are very clear about their purpose and their path and what they need to be doing? Everything felt a little slower, more grounded.”The huts are now open for a second season; anyone is welcome except those allergic to bee or wasp stings. A thirty-minute session is $35; an hour runs $60. CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEKDENVER POST: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, with Angel Olsen - this Thursday and Friday night at Red Rocks.By JOHN WENZEL | jwenzel@denverpost.com | The Denver PostApril 28, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.Jason Isbell's voice can be a strapping, mournful thing, muscular and dripping with vulnerability as he chronicles his life in song. And on this day, it's still waking up.“This time of year I drink my black coffee cold so I can get it down quicker,” the 44-year-old singer-songwriter said over the phone from his Nashville porch on Monday. “I've spent so many years working late at night that it makes it hard for me to get on with normal life. It's tough, you know? But I think it's tough no matter how you do it.”Isbell's family and acclaimed music career test his resolve while giving him motivation to stay sober and productive. He has won a quartet of Grammy Awards since 2018 — about a decade after getting kicked out of his former alt-country band, Drive-By Truckers, for drinking and drugs In the HBO Max documentary “Music Box: Jason Isbell — Running with Our Eyes Closed,” which was released on April 7, we're afforded a close-up on his life as he records the album “Reunions” with his band, the 400 Unit. His intimate musical and romantic partnership with wife Amanda Shires (who is an acclaimed solo artist herself), his love of his daughter Mercy Rose, his past divorce, and the shock of the pandemic are all there in vivid cross-section.“If you're a recording artist or entertainer with any kind of success, you don't want to spend too much time looking back,” said Isbell, who was born in Green Hill, Ala., to a 17-year-old mother. “It's a self-centered way of living. But one thing I was surprised by watching the (documentary) is that I'd forgotten how hard those old days were, growing up where I did and having addiction issues. It was nice to see but painful to watch, that all of this was real and really happened to me, even if it's long in the rearview.”Isbell will headline Red Rocks Amphitheatre May 3 and 4 with the 400 Unit, on tour for their new album “Weathervanes,” to be released June 9. The lead single “Death Wish” has already been covered by Jack White and featured on “American Idol.” Isbell's melodies channel Americana, folk, country, and rock and roll. His lyrics are cutting, urgent, and full of visceral metaphors. On “Death Wish,” he sings:“I wanted action, she wanted answers / Sunrise with the dealers and the dancers / It takes a whole lot of medicine to feel like a little kid.”Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit With Angel Olsen, Two shows, May 3 and 4, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Tickets at axs.com, and I think Adam may have an extra still, too. Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from Colorado Newsline, Arizona Mirror, Denver Post, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.
It's Wednesday, May 3rd. A District Court judge denies a Missoula lawmaker's request to lift a sanction prohibiting her from entering the Montana House of Representatives, the state Senate ends its work for the Legislative Session, and conservation groups challenge a logging project near Yellowstone National Park.
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on Silenced Transgender Lawmaker-judge's ruling, AP interview
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Ahhh I love the smell of roasted weenies in the morning!Anti-trans rhetoric and legislation continues to permeate through America, so Matt and Pat get deep in this episode to discuss it. We talk about the Dylan Mulvaney / Bud Light controversy, the silencing of Zooey Zephyr in Montana, AND Sasha Colby's Drag Race win! EDIT: When we recorded this episode, Zooey Zephyr had not been formally reprimanded by the Montana House. Since this recording, they officially voted to have her barred from the House floor and banned her from speaking on any bills.NOTE: If you were curious about what Matt was talking about in the beginning of the podcast episode, it's actually a real type of intersex that exists in remote parts of the Dominican Republic! Check this link to read about it! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BCevedoce0:00 Intros9:31 Matt's ADHD Medication Update11:37 BBQ Burns14:40 Pat is Falling Apart19:43 Dylan Mulvaney and the Bud Light Controversy23:42 Heartstopper Season 2 Release Date!25:45 The Beef Controversy31:40 Check Out These Rocking Queers - ValeOfAaron33:30 Biden is Running for President Again38:00 We Need to Talk About Zooey Zephyr43:16 Jackie Randomly Joins the Pod45:30 Lukas Gage Marriage46:42 Richard Armitage Queer??48:37 Sasha Colby Wins Drag Race!54:10 Wouldya Couldya ShouldyaCheck Out These ROCKIN Queers Spotlight! ValeOfAaron -https://twitch.tv/ValeOfAaronhttps://twitter.com/ValeOfAaronThis linktree has links to all our content and socials, including Twitter, Twitch, Mastodon, and Discord! https://linktr.ee/pridempireCheck out our other podcast, Under Queer Review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-queer-review/id1664534589Logo Credit: Jackie Vandewater | vandewater.studio | @jakquillime | twitch.tv/jackie_the_bananasIntro and Outro Music:"Funky Chunk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
As the countdown to a potentially disastrous government default continues, Republicans are demanding spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit. Representative Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) calls on House GOP members to sign onto a discharge petition to push forward a debt ceiling bill. Hollywood writers are on strike, demanding better pay and security in the age of streaming and artificial intelligence. The ACLU is suing the speaker of the Montana House after a transgender lawmaker was censured.
The Biden campaign is officially underway – with Gretchen Whitmer the only Governor among the campaign's 7 co-chairs. A signal of things to come? There are media reports of a special grand jury on election machine tampering add to state Republicans' unenviable list of criminal investigations, even as one scandal brings a guilty plea from a former Republican House Speaker whose cooperation may bring still more indictments. Mark and Jeff discuss the latest turmoil (criminal and otherwise) in the GOP, the spiraling culture wars targeting just about anyone who isn't a straight white male, the futility of attacking Mickey Mouse, and another Republican-controlled state legislature officially silencing differing points of view. President Biden's reelection announcement (via YouTube) =========================== This week's podcast is underwritten in part by EPIC-MRAEPIC ▪ MRA is a full service survey research firm with expertise in: • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== Stories We're Following This Week Campaigns Biden Re-election Announcement - Twitter Joe Biden's 2024 Message Is ‘Old Beats Crazy' - Intelligencer Opinion | DeSantis's Puddin' Head Campaign - The New York Times The Lincoln Project: RIP Tucker - Twitter Top Dem super PAC starts Biden ad blitz, pledges $75 million campaign effort - POLITICO Slotkin's Senate run may complicate Dems bid to retake House | AP News Elissa Slotkin gets a US Senate challenger in Dearborn businessman - Detroit Free Press Michigan Headlines Former MI House Speaker Rick Johnson pleads guilty to bribery - WPBN Secret grand jury has probed post-2020 examination of voting machines in Michigan Proposal would add sexual orientation to Michigan hate crime laws - Lansing State Journal After passing three gun bills, Michigan Democrats say they're not done - Bridge Michigan Governors, Led by Whitmer, Fight GOP's Budget Machete GOP Culture Wars Nessel, sheriff, clash over enforcement of red flag law - WLNS 6 News Kalamazoo YWCA seeks tax dollars to support gender affirming, abortion care - Bridge Michigan Indiana's best, brightest flee state to live in more progressive areas - Indianapolis Star Transgender lawmaker banned from Montana House floor for rest of 2023 session - PBS NewsHour Many States Are Trying to Restrict Gender Treatments for Adults, Too - The New York Times In a thriving Michigan county, a community goes to war with itself - The Washington Post North Dakota governor signs law banning nearly all abortions - AP News 7 arrested for protesting in support of Montana transgender lawmaker - AP News
House Republicans pass a debt limit bill tied to extensive spending cuts, the Montana House votes to censure a transgender lawmaker, and calls grow for a code of conduct and term limits for Supreme Court justices.
Republicans in the Montana House of Representatives voted to block Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr from entering the House chamber for the rest of the session. The party-line vote capped a week-long saga that began as the first transgender member of the state's legislature spoke out against a series of anti-trans bills being debated. Amna Nawaz discussed the development with Rep. Zephyr. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Montana House Republicans bar transgender Democrat Zooey Zephyr from House floor for rest of the legislative session House Republicans pass bill to raise the debt limit in exchange for deep spending cuts President Biden won't approve Former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll weeps as she recounts her alleged rape by Donald Trump to a New York jury Transit advocates unveil five billion dollar package to save public transit systems facing insolvency — or deep cuts Oakland Education Association authorizes a strike — while a state lawmaker proposes a 50% hike in teacher and staff salaries statewide Biden Administration files legal brief appealing lower court ruling striking down abortion drug mifepristone Image: Zooey Zephyr from website of National Democratic Training Committee The post Montana House bars transgender lawmaker from House floor for remainder of legislative session; House Republicans narrowly approve bill to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for deep cuts; Oakland Education Association authorizes a strike: The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 26, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Montana House Republicans bar transgender Democrat Zooey Zephyr from House floor for rest of the legislative session House Republicans pass bill to raise the debt limit in exchange for deep spending cuts President Biden won't approve Former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll weeps as she recounts her alleged rape by Donald Trump to a New York jury Transit advocates unveil five billion dollar package to save public transit systems facing insolvency — or deep cuts Oakland Education Association authorizes a strike — while a state lawmaker proposes a 50% hike in teacher and staff salaries statewide Biden Administration files legal brief appealing lower court ruling striking down abortion drug mifepristone Image: Zooey Zephyr from website of National Democratic Training Committee The post Montana House bars transgender lawmaker from House floor for remainder of legislative session; House Republicans narrowly approve bill to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for deep cuts; Oakland Education Association authorizes a strike: The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 26, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
Police in riot gear forcibly removed and arrested several protesters who chanted “Let her speak” in the Montana House of Representatives Monday after Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a Missoula Democrat, was blocked from speaking on a bill. Zephyr, the first transgender woman elected to office, was first blocked from speaking last week after she told supporters of a bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors to “see the blood on their hands.”
Daniel Kemmis has divided his public career between democratic theory and practice. He has been an active politician, author, and thought leader on the topics of community guided governance and decision making based upon citizens' rooted connection to place. Kemmis grew up on a small family farm in Eastern Montana, attended Harvard University, and the University of Montana's School of Law. Kemmis served in the Montana House of Representatives from 1974 to 1984, rising to be Speaker of the House. He went on to become the Mayor of Missoula from 1990-96. Utne Reader recognized Kemmis as one of its “100 Visionaries” in 1995, he was awarded the Charles Frankel Prize for “outstanding contribution to the field of the humanities” by President Clinton, and honored with the Wallace Stegner Prize from the Center of the American West. Kemmis has authored the books Community and the Politics of Place, The Good City and the Good Life, and This Sovereign Land. His most recent book, Citizens Uniting to Restore Our Democracy, was published in 2020. In this book, by examining the historical and current context of American society, Kemmis reminds us that when we bring our problem-solving skills to bear as engaged members of collaborative communities, we can rise above the divisive partisanship and polarization so common today, and move onto the truly democratic ground of the common good. We speak about these topics and more, and joining Daniel and I in this conversation is Bill Milton. Bill is a cattle rancher in the community of Roundup, Montana and is engaged in a variety of entities on a local, state, and national level, as an advocate for finding symbiotic relationships between people and the landscapes they're a part of. LINKS: Citizens Uniting to Restore Our Democracy This episode is part of the Life in the Land project, which is a series of films and podcasts produced by Stories for Action, which hears from folks that interact with the complexities of Montana's landscapes, speaking to the value of locally-led work and the holistic approaches needed for the health of communities and the ecosystems they're a part of. Find out more about the project and watch the films at LifeintheLand.org Stories for Action holds a mission to use the power of storytelling to create human connection and advance a thriving planet for all. Learn more at StoriesforAction.org Instagram and Facebook: @StoriesforAction #Montana #missoula #politics #bipartisan #nonpartisan #polarization #dividednation #collaboration #danielkemmis #mayor #howtoheal #howtoconnect #createcommunity
A former state legislator and Speaker of the Montana House died this week. Bob Marks passed away Monday at his home in Clancy.
Kaitlyn Ruch, Students for Life Action Alumni, was America's youngest candidate when she ran for the Montana House of Representatives at just 17 years old. Some people believed she wasn't qualified to run, but after listening to this episode, we think you'll understand why it was critical that she did, and how she gained huge support during her race. Kristan Hawkins interviews Kaitlyn Ruch, a Gen-Z political activist and the youngest-ever Republican nominee for Montana State House. The two discuss the next generation's impact on the pro-life movement and legislation, and how young Americans can take on leadership roles in their communities & in the pro-life movement. Available NOW on: ExplicitlyProLife.com or wherever you get your podcasts! ✓ YouTube: https://bit.ly/2DiGLin ✓ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2X15zlZ ✓ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/30ZA8tw ✓ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/30V0Kfd ✓ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/331EgvL Connect with Kristan: ✓ Kristan's website: https://bit.ly/3zsv1os ✓ Kristan's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3IVonKg ✓ Kristan's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ogRApH ✓ Kristan's Twitter: https://bit.ly/3z4a0iu ✓ Kristan's Facebook: https://bit.ly/3yXjhIV ✓ Kristan's GETTR: https://bit.ly/3z1qrMt
The Montana House endorsed a bill that would extend a moratorium on licenses for new recreational cannabis businesses and clarify regulatory oversight.
A proposal to expand low-income families' eligibility for child care scholarships has advanced in the Montana House of Representatives.
The Montana House of Representatives has advanced legislation that would allow health care workers and insurance companies to refrain from participating in cases they morally object to.
A suspected Chinese spy balloon has been found over the United States. The Pentagon said that it isn't able to see anything that Chinese satellites can't already see. So what's its purpose? The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution denouncing socialism on Feb. 2. The bill's approval had overwhelming bipartisan support. But not everyone was on board. Police are still searching for answers in the tragic shooting death of a New Jersey councilwoman. The young mother was a rising star in the Republican Party. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
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Roughly $1 billion dollars in spending passed an initial vote in the Montana House of Representatives Wednesday, largely along party lines. The Republican package would provide for tax rebates, pay down the state's debt and outline cash for infrastructure projects.
Hard-line Montana House and Senate conservatives have formed a new caucus in the Legislature modeled after the U.S. House Freedom Caucus. Montana's Freedom Caucus was created through collaboration with state legislators and Rep. Matt Rosendale, who is a member of the similarly named national group.
The Montana House of Representatives on Wednesday approved rules to govern the chamber's work for the 2023 session, but many Republicans in the supermajority are not happy with the result.
Kaitlyn Ruch, the youngest person EVER to run for Montana House… will she win? NOTE: This audio was cut from last week's episode by Spotify.
Dylan Mulvaney, the newest mocker of femininity, meets with Joe Biden and utterly destroys the Democrat's chances of any gains in the midterms and we speak with Kaitlyn Rutch, the youngest person EVER to run for Montana House… will she win?
It's Thursday, August 25. Today we have stories about West Nile virus in Montana, accusations of lying against former United States Secretary of the Interior and current Montana House seat candidate Ryan Zinke and more.
What were you doing when you were 18 years old? Well, Kaitlyn Ruch is running for the Montana House of Representatives. On top of this she is an advocate for life and a believer in better schools, smaller government, and the second amendment. Age doesn't matter if you are right. Want to make a change in Montana and everywhere else? Start voting on the issues and not "experience." Experience being wrong is not a resume enhancer. Vote for Kaitlyn Ruch.
In the 25th episode of WOODSIDE, Ben catches up with Tyson Running Wolf, a member of the Blackfeet Nation and the Montana House of Representatives, to discuss the foundations of the Blackfeet culture, their connection to the buffalo throughout history, and the current efforts to restore populations to their land. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside podcasts.
In this episode, I sat down with my friend Kaitlyn Ruch— who is running to become the youngest member of the Montana House of Representatives— to discuss the complications of crafting legislation while balancing one's own intrinsic values and the promises owed to a constituency. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Marta Bertolio has a history of service, but this year it took a new turn! She was elected to the Montana House of Representative for District 75. We discuss the legislation process, how to take "time off", and much more. https://www.uncommongroundmt.com/index.php https://leg.mt.gov/legislator-information/roster/individual/6922
The Montana House of Representatives sent a bill to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk Wednesday that would allow state-inspected Montana meat to be sold across state lines.
Republicans in the Montana House of Representatives have advanced a bill to increase the tax credit residents can claim for donations that help pay student tuition at private schools. The proposal follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision ruling that Montana can’t exclude religious schools from the tax credit program.
This episode we talk about reality and expectations that individuals have in the hunting industry and life! We go into how our reality is often forged through social media and how often it is not indicative of how life really is! We also go into HB 505 in Montana and how it is a bill that moves forward on control of wildlife populations by landowner and not the public and the many problems that could be caused by this bull if it were to ever pass into law! We also talk about a recent story surrounding the governor of Montana Greg Gianforte! And his recent shuffle with a wolf and the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks! This is a good episode with something for everyone so be sure to give it a listen and subscribe to the podcast! The links to house bill 505 and Gianforte and wolves is posted below! Also be sure to go and order your fitness supplements from @buckedupsupps! If your looking for great tasting supplements to push you in your workouts these are for you! Type in code Montanatines20 to get your 20% off at checkout. Hit the link below! Also check out YETI gear! If you are looking for top notch coolers, ramblers or gear protection they got you covered. Don’t need to say much more about it cause the products speak for themselves! Hit the link below! YETI GEAR: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=34b9202d-e8bf-40e2-acdc-4374738881c5&website_id=d094a3a2-493b-49b0-b78c-35df1210bc0f&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yeti.com%2FBucked up store: http://ltl.is/2nbm6pgLink to articles in Episode:House Bill 505:https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/HB0599/HB0505_1.pdfGreg Gianforte vs Wolves: https://apnews.com/article/wildlife-animals-parks-boise-national-parks-2ec40f64c83e93495671511bc7c4dfd0
Republicans in the Montana House of Representatives endorsed a state budget Monday that outlines $12 billion in spending over two years. The Republican majority advanced the state spending package with every Democrat voting against it.
Republicans in the Montana House of Representatives endorsed a state budget Monday that outlines $12 billion in spending over two years. The Republican majority advanced the state spending package with every Democrat voting against it.
The Montana House of Representatives advanced a bill Wednesday that outlines how patients could pay for medical care directly without health insurance.
Friday, February 26, 2021 - The U-S House has passed the Equality Act...the Montana House has narrowly failed to advance a bill that would ban discrimination based on vaccination status...and another mass kidnapping in Nigeria.
The Montana House of Representatives endorsed a bill that would bar doctors from performing certain medical procedures for transgender youth.
The Montana House of Representatives endorsed a bill that would bar doctors from performing certain medical procedures for transgender youth.
The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a bill to prohibit zoning regulations requiring housing developers to sell units at below-market prices.
The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a bill to prohibit zoning regulations requiring housing developers to sell units at below-market prices.
In our monthly conversation with Brad Mattes, CEO of Life Issues Institute, discusses how the 2021 Montana House of Representatives just passed and forwarded to the State Senate four major pro-life bills. Brad spotlighted these four pieces of legislation and the encouragement that Montana’s pro-life mission is at this time in American history. Listen, pray, and share!
The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a bill that aims to protect businesses from liability in COVID-19 related lawsuits. The policy is key in Gov. Greg Gianforte’s plan to remove the state’s mask mandate. Senate Bill 65 passed the House Monday on a party-line vote.
The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a bill that aims to protect businesses from liability in COVID-19 related lawsuits. The policy is key in Gov. Greg Gianforte’s plan to remove the state’s mask mandate. Senate Bill 65 passed the House Monday on a party-line vote.
Republican lawmakers in Montana's House of Representatives have advanced two bills that would regulate how transgender youth participate in sports and receive health care. The Montana House passed both bills on near party line votes.
Montana Republicans in the state House of Representatives have advanced four bills that would make accessing abortion more difficult.
Please join me live as I welcome Montana legislator, John Fuller to discuss his proposal in the Montana House to save women’s sports with HB 112 E-mail: NWLNews@protonmail.com FB Page: northwestlibertynews Website: http://northwestlibertynews.com Website: https://montanagazetteradio.com Support the show: Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/u7spjd4 Go Fund Me: https://tinyurl.com/vmam4bq Direct Support: https://tinyurl.com/uwezw2u Bio Stove: https://myprostove.com Great Health: https://bloodboost.net
On todays episode we interview Tom Woods, who is running as a Democrat for the open Public Service Commission seat in Montana's District 3. Tom previously served 4 terms in the Montana House of Representatives where he formed strong relationships with the PSC and legislators across the aisle. He is running to make North Western Energy more accountable to ratepayers, and aims to make energy conservation, and a transition to renewable energy a priority for the state. We also talk about Dan's loss in the June primary, lessons learned and a path forward. https://www.tomwoodsforpsc.com
In today’s episode Dani talks with returning guest and #1 cheerleader Hy Boltz, her husband! They goof around and share some of their most current life updates, both the exciting and the not so easy to talk about. They talk about how it’s been for Hy being an introvert cooped up during quarantine and about his feelings surrounding the miscarriage they experienced back in May. They talk about business growing pains, business abundance, the newest plans for The Montana House, life on the road, and about their own personal goals in life. This is an overall really sweet and silly episode giving you another sneak peak into the real real of Dani and Hy’s relationship. Enjoy the show! Sponsor: CocoGlow — Recieve 20% off any CocoGlow product! Go to sipcocoglow.com and enter code MUDLARK at checkout! Links: Creative Living Workshop — July 18th at Timberline Lodge Connect with Hy: Email Honeysuckle and Mud Connect with Dani: Instagram Honeysuckle and Mud Instagram Email Website Mudlarkers Anonymous --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dani-boltz/message
“Be aware that anyone who votes for this bill is going to need to answer to the people back home, without a doubt.” So said Republican Brad Tschida, majority leader of the Montana House of Representatives, speaking against fellow Republican Rep. Ed Buttrey’s bill to renew Medicaid expansion in late March of the 2019 legislative session. Tschida, a leader in the hardline conservative GOP faction that refers to itself as the .38 Special, warned that a political reckoning would come for Republicans who helped pass the bill that gave nearly 100,000 Montanans access to health care coverage. With the support of a loose group of pragmatic Republican lawmakers who call themselves the Solutions Caucus, Buttrey’s bill ultimately passed and became law. With at least 12 Republican legislators facing contested primaries on Tuesday, June 2, Montana voters will soon know if that reckoning has come. Last week, Montana Free Press published a four-part series exploring how the campaigns between at-odds Republicans are playing out. The first installment took a data-focused look at which incumbent seats look to be competitive in 2020, and three subsequent articles profiled the higher-profile Republican primary races: the Bitterroot’s Senate District 44 contest between Nancy Ballance and Theresa Manzella; the contest for the Flathead’s House District 35 between incumbent Derek Skees and first-time candidate Dee Kirk-Boon; and eastern Montana’s House District 11, where incumbent Joel Krautter faces a challenge from political newcomer Brandon Ler. To cap off the reporting, Montana Free Press editor-in-chief John S. Adams hosted the project’s reporters for a roundtable discussion exploring shared themes from the three races. MTFP staffers Mara Silvers and Eric Dietrich and freelance reporter Alex Sakariassen joined Adams for a special weekend installment of the Montana Lowdown podcast, a weekly publication of Montana Free Press.
Representative Joe Read, Montana House District 93, joins me live to discuss his vision for Montana and why he is the best candidate in the upcoming Primary E-mail: NWLNews@protonmail.com FB Page: northwestlibertynews Twitter: @nwLibertyNews Website: http://northwestlibertynews.com Website: http://eivradio.com Network: http://redstatetalkradio.com Support the show: Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/u7spjd4 Go Fund Me: https://tinyurl.com/vmam4bq Direct Support: https://tinyurl.com/uwezw2u Bio Stove: https://myprostove.com Great Health: https://bloodboost.net
During his tenure in the Montana House of Representatives, David Ewer was a vocal opponent of the deregulation of the Montana Power Company. In this interview, we discuss the problems with deregulation, the pitfalls of investing in carbon producing power infrastructure and how the Public Service Commission can learn from past mistakes to better serve Montana ratepayers.
Michael speaks with Tom Winter about how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting rural America and its fragile healthcare systems. Tom Winter serves in the Montana House of Representatives for their 96th district, and is a Democratic Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, hoping to fill outgoing Rep. Greg Gianforte’s seat.
Dan Kemmis has a very impressive resume. He is originally from Eastern Montana, attended Harvard and received a Bachelor of the Arts in Government, graduating with high honors in 1968. In the 90’s he served as Mayor of Missoula, and prior to that he was the Minority Leader and Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives, a position that he left to earn a degree in law from the University of Montana. He has also authored several books exploring community and democracy, including Community and the Politics of Place, The Good City and the Good Life, and Citizens Uniting to Restore our Democracy, and his writings have also appeared in many journals over the years. He has received numerous awards for his work, and he is easy to find online if you want to know more. I had a wonderful time speaking with him, even if I didn't get to meet him in person, and I hope that you enjoy our interview as much as I did! Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zahp-the-zootown-affordable-housing-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zahp-the-zootown-affordable-housing-podcast/support
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Whitney Williams may be running her first campaign for public office, but she’s no political neophyte. Her father, Pat Williams, served two terms in the Montana House, and nine in the U.S. House of Representatives. Her mother, Carol Williams, was the first woman majority leader in the Montana Senate. Williams started her own career in the White House, where she worked in the office of First Lady Hillary Clinton, before launching a philanthropic consulting business that works with governments, NGOs, and Fortune 500 companies. Williams positions herself as a job creator and problem solver in her bid to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock. Williams is in a two-way primary with Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney. Asked to draw a distinction between herself and Cooney, Williams tells Montana Free Press editor-in-chief John S. Adams that voters, “[are] going to have a choice of someone who is a little different, someone who’s a business person, who has a fresh perspective, who has a skill set managing multimillion dollar budgets, creating companies, creating jobs.” At a recent candidate forum in Bozeman, Williams and Cooney staked out similar policy positions, including publicly funded pre-K, protection of public lands, and affordability of prescription drugs. In her interview with Adams, Williams expands on the initiatives she would pursue if elected to office, including strategies to cap prescription drug prices. “Forty percent of Montanans say they choose between putting food on the table and filling a prescription,” Williams said. “Montanans are, I think, fed up with this idea that the federal government is going to solve this problem for us, because they’re not.” Williams’s conversation with Adams is featured on the Montana Lowdown podcast, a weekly publication of Montana Free Press.
Get caught up with Dani in the Season 1 Finale! Yep, that’s right. Season 1 FINALE! A new structure to the show has taken form and Dani's here to fill you in on everything. Dani shares with you where she is at in her life right now and how—for the first time ever—she’s moving with the seasons in such an organic way. She shares about all of the exciting things happening, updates you on where she’s at in life + shares with you her enthusiasm for everything that's happening in her businesses right now. She talks about letting go of her role as "Portland Yoga Teacher" and what this shift feels like for her. She talks about how nurturing her immediate community more feels so correct and aligned. She talks about slowing down and living from a softer place. She also talks about how she's been craving simple, quite moments and how by honoring this she's able to create momentum for the busier more vibrant summer months ahead. This is a great catch up episode and perfect for the person who may need permission to slow down and go more inward. ●●●●Rate + Review Mudlark on iTunes + get a handwritten letter from Dani●●●● Email or DM Dani your mailing address LINKS: Mudlarkers Anonymous — Secret Facebook Group The Cozy Roller — book your stay! The Montana House — book your stay! Nature Soak Naturally You — Self-Worth Package ●●●● Discount Code: MUDLARK ●●●● Ep. 28 — Turning Pain into (Plant Based) Beauty with Emily Barth + Nicole Bryson, Founders of COCOGLOW Spoon Carving Workshop on March 7th CONNECT WITH DANI: Email Website Honeysuckle & Mud Instagram: @daniboltz @honeysuckleandmud @thecozyroller @themontanahouse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dani-boltz/message
Austin Knudson, Roosevelt County Attorney, Former Speaker of the Montana House, and now running for Montana Attorney General. In his spare time he loads and shoots as much as he can. Seth Berglee, Montana House of Representatives and co-owner of Shield Arms, former Army Marksmanship Unit shooter, also dedicated predator hunter. Nephi Cole NSSF, Sean Davis, repeat offender from The Federalist. We headed out to hunt cow elk in the desert of Wyoming with lead bullets and large frame AR’s, then we ran into a couple politicians. Boy I sure wish all American politicians believed like these fellas. Great conversation. Maybe a little controversial. I had fun, I hope you do too. God Bless America!!
Forrest Mandeville says the best way to effect progress in the Legislature is to become an expert in a specific subject. The Republican representative from Columbus has served three terms in the Montana House, starting with the 2015 session, and spent much of that time applying his professional background in land-use planning to the State Administration Committee, for which he served as committee chair the past two terms. That committee, which included 20 legislators in the 2019 session, plays a big role in crafting election laws, and if elected secretary of state, Mandeville would be responsible for implementing those laws. In addition to overseeing state elections and business services, the secretary of state also serves on the five-member state Land Board, which administers state-owned lands for the benefit of public schools. Mandeville says that natural resource development, such as the proposed Black Butte Copper Mine near the headwaters of the Smith River, would be among his front-and-center priorities as Land Board commissioner. “We need to not be afraid of developing our natural resources,” Mandeville tells Montana Free Press editor-in-chief John S. Adams. He dismisses concerns that such projects pose a threat to nearby waterways. “[I]t’s a scare tactic, honestly, to say that any mine is just going to leach a bunch of chemicals into the water system. It does not happen anymore.” Mandeville is running in the Republican primary against Senate President Scott Sales of Bozeman, current Deputy Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, and state Supreme Court clerk Bowen Greenwood. The lone Democratic candidate is Missoula state Sen. Bryce Bennett. Incumbent Secretary of State Corey Stapleton is seeking the Republican nomination for Montana’s U.S. House seat. Asked about the challenge of campaigning against eight-term legislator Sales, Mandeville laments a lack of young conservatives running for statewide office. “We can’t be relying on the same people to do the same things over and over and over again, because we will run out of people,” he tells Adams. Adams’ conversation with Mandeville is featured on the Dec. 10 episode of the Montana Lowdown podcast.
State Sen. Al Olszewski, R-Kalispell, served one term in the Montana House and two terms in the Montana Senate. Now he’s hoping to move into the governor’s office. Olszewski, an orthopedic surgeon, is in a three-way Republican primary against U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte and two-term Attorney General Tim Fox. One early poll shows Olszewski trailing both Gianforte and Fox with six months to go before the June 2, 2020 primary election. But Olszewski is convinced there are still plenty of undecided Republican voters, and says he has no intention of exiting the race, despite rumors suggesting he might drop out to become Gianforte’s running mate. “There are a lot of people that are spectating. I don’t have that viewpoint. I’m in the arena. I’m fighting for governor,” Olszewski says. “I’m in this game to win it. I am not going to peel off and become arm candy for Congressman Gianforte.” Olszewski is a staunch opponent of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai water compact, and during his interview on the Montana Lowdown podcast this week, he issued a warning to Montana’s Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines. Daines recently visited the Flathead Valley with U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, who indicated that the Trump administration supports the compact settlement. “This is a very divisive, and very decisive issue in western Montana,” Olszewski says. “This is taking the water from 350,000 Montanans and giving it to a third party of 5,300.” Olszewski also says Republican voters in western Montana will express their displeasure about the compact at the ballot box. “We’re going to tell Sen. Daines we’re unhappy, but how he’s going to find out is whether they vote for him or not in a general election,” Olszewski says. “So he has to make a decision: does he want to turn away the votes of western Montana, or does he want their support? He can decide.” On this week’s podcast, Olszewski discusses his legislative experience, the CSKT water compact, his 2020 primary campaign, and more.
In today's solo episode, Dani shares a blissful and cozy recap of her time co-leading a retreat with her husband at her off-grid NW Montana home. She shares about the beauty of this 4 day immersion in nature and also talks about the triggering moments that came up for her. She talks about how slowing the fuck down was her biggest retreat takeaway and she takes you through an impromptu guided mediation that will help you slow the fuck down, too. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to step into their day with a bit more grace + less hustle + who is looking to get back to the magic of simplicity. Enjoy the show! Other Topics Discussed: - The Montana House Retreat Intention - How our childhood impacts everything - Forest bathing - Elemental touch - How retreats can turn friends into family Links: - Slice of Heaven Farm - The Montana House Retreat (Photos + Upcoming Retreat) - Photographer, Zoe Hernandez - I Want to Tell You Everything by Hy Boltz Connect with Dani: Instagram Website Newsletter All content + written show note: Copyright Dani Boltz 2019 Intro + Outro Music: Sophia Dodd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dani-boltz/message
Democratic state Rep. Tom Winter says his 2018 win in a historically conservative Montana House district resulted not from partisan appeals, but from knocking on doors, listening to constituents’ concerns, and promising to represent those concerns in the state Legislature. Winter now hopes to ride that same strategy all the way to Washington, D.C., where he wants to serve as Montana’s lone voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. Winter recently interviewed on the Montana Lowdown podcast, where the candidate spoke with host John S. Adams about his belief that attempts to categorize Montana voters as urban or rural, liberal or conservative, serve only to benefit the powerful. Winter says his 2018 election suggests that Montana voters care more about issues than about ideology, asking Adams, “Does anyone think that the government’s doing very well right now? Do we feel that we’re in a position of strength as a state, or as Americans? Because I certainly don’t feel that way.” Winter unseated incumbent Republican Rep. Adam Hertz by 39 votes in the 2018 race for House District 96, which covers most of the Frenchtown area west of Missoula. Winter went on to introduce a relatively large list of 23 bills during his freshman session, addressing a variety of issues including health care, minimum wage, mobile home tenancy, and marijuana legalization, among others. He’s now set his sights on Montana’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, and he makes it clear that while he’s eager to weigh in on issues including public lands, corporate tax breaks, and the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, he sees the most pressing need for his voice in Congress in the formation of a plan to deliver health care to all Americans. “We need to have a champion for rural and underserved communities and make sure that they are involved in the health care decisions coming up,” Winter says. Winter also talks about his experience as an EMT, and watching his sister grapple with the health insurance system while navigating her diagnosis with a chronic medical condition. Winter is one of three Democrats vying for the party’s nomination. Three-term state representative and U.S. House candidate Kathleen Williams was a recent guest on the Montana Lowdown, and both candidates are competing with Simms rancher and political newcomer Matt Raines. The Republican primary includes Secretary of State Corey Stapleton, former state Republican Party chair Debra Lamm, State Auditor Matt Rosendale, rancher and Lewis and Clark County GOP Central Committee chairman Joe Dooling, and Corvallis School District Superintendent Tim Johnson. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte has opted not to stand for re-election, choosing instead to run for governor.
"Humans and cockroaches and coyotes are going to inherit the earth." — Mike Phillips[Visit tim.blog/wolf for the most important links from this interview and my personal next steps.]Mike Phillips has served as the Executive Director of the Turner Endangered Species Fund and advisor to the Turner Biodiversity Divisions since he co-founded both with Ted Turner in June 1997. Before that, Mike worked for the U.S. Department of Interior leading historic efforts to restore red wolves to the southeastern US and gray wolves to the Yellowstone National Park. He also conducted important research on the impacts of oil and gas development on grizzly bears in the Arctic, predation costs for gray wolves in Alaska, and dingo ecology in Australia. These days, Mike is an advisor to the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project.In 2006 Mike was elected to the Montana House of Representatives. He served there until elected to the Montana Senate in 2012. His service in the senate will extend through 2020.Mike received his MSc in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Alaska in 1986 and his BSc, Ecology from the University of Illinois in 1980.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by ShipStation. Do you sell stuff online? Then you know what a pain the shipping process is. Whether you're selling on eBay, Amazon, Shopify, or more than 100 other popular selling channels, ShipStation was created to make your life easier. ShipStation lets you access all of your orders from one simple dashboard, it works with all of the major shipping carriers, locally and globally, including FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Tim Ferriss Show listeners get to try ShipStation free for 60 days by using promo code TIM. There's no risk and you can start your free trial without even entering your credit card info. Just visit ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in TIM!This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. I recently moved into a new home and needed new beds, and I purchased mattresses from Helix Sleep.It offers mattresses personalized to your preferences and sleeping style without costing thousands of dollars. Visit HelixSleep.com/TIM and take the simple 2-3 minute sleep quiz to get started, and the team there will build a mattress you'll love.Their customer service makes all the difference. The mattress arrives within a week, and the shipping is completely free. You can try the mattress for 100 nights, and if you're not happy, it'll pick it up and offer a full refund. To personalize your sleep experience, visit HelixSleep.com/TIM and you'll receive up to $125 off your custom mattress.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss
In this short bonus interview, Pastor Uri Brito speaks with Rep. Greg DeVries from Montana who was a concerned citizen who took his calling as a Christian seriously and entered the political battle. Greg DeVries is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 75. DeVries was elected to the office on November 6, 2018. Instead of typing away on his keyboard, Greg took the advice of a fellow parishioner, put his name on the ballot for $15 and was elected to serve. He's not a lover of politics, but he loves the Church and her call to speak for the defenseless. Our deepest thanks at Kuyperian to Rep. Greg DeVries and may his fight bear good fruit.
In his more than four decades reporting on the Montana statehouse, Chuck Johnson covered a lot of legislators. Perhaps none was a memorable, effective and influential as the legendary Hi-Line lawmaker Rep. Francis Bardanouve. "Representative Bardanouve overcame a severe speech impediment to become one of the most thoughtful, fair, and articulate members ever to serve in the Montana House of Representatives," reads a plaque in the east wing of the state Capitol honoring the 10-time chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee. In this 10-minute bonus Montana Lowdown podcast, Johnson recalls the influence the Harlem Democrat had on the Montana Legislature, the respect he earned from members of both parties, and his enduring legacy.
Democrats haven't had a ruling majority in the Montana House of Representatives since 1991, and yet they still manage to get some of their legislative priorities passed each session. How? Montana Rep. Casey Schreiner says it comes down to pragmatism and bipartisanship. "Through this whole time in the Legislature, I really have tried to focus my vision on being pragmatic and accomplishing goals," said Schreiner, the House Minority Leader in the 2019 Legislative session. "Let's make sure we're pragmatic. Let's make sure we're solutions-oriented." It takes 51 votes in the House, 26 votes in the Senate, and the signature of the governor for a bill to become law. That means the success of any legislation relies on some level of bipartisanship. From health care, to education, to infrastructure, some across-the-aisle cooperation is required if the state is going to adopt a balanced budget before the 90 legislative days are up. In Episode 2 of the Montana Lowdown podcast, House Minority Leader Casey Schreiner talks about the importance of working across the aisle to get work done that benefits the majority of Montanas.
Most Montanans know that Jeannette Rankin was elected the first woman to the U.S. Congress in 1916. Fewer realize that the 1916 election (the first after Montana women won the franchise) also saw the election of May Trumper as state superintendent of public instruction and Emma Ingalls (R, Flathead County) and Maggie Smith Hathaway (D, Ravalli County) as representatives to the Montana House of Representatives. Senator Diane Sands explores the impact these women’s participation in state politics had on our state.
What would you use if you wanted to destroy a perfectly good TV? Apparently Greg Gianforte favors the double barrel shotgun whereas Rob Quist would rather shoot a .30-.30 lever action Henry's. They both keep pandering to us Montanans as the special election for the Montana House seat comes closer. We discuss this as well as give some geographic, ecologic and historic context to the Missouri River.
As a Representative of House District 44, which covers the Central Billings Heights, Kari Boiter talks to Russ about shifting Montana interests and about Medical marijuana in Montana.
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