A Perfect Storm at the Capitol

A Perfect Storm at the Capitol

Have you ever wanted to come to the Capitol to see your legislators in action?  If so, then this coming Friday would be the perfect day!  Several things are happening that will have a profound effect on people across Montana and your input will make a huge difference....
42 Years of Roe V. Wade

42 Years of Roe V. Wade

On this 42nd anniversary of the egregious U.S. Supreme Court decision known as Roe V. Wade, the horrors of abortion are too much to talk about. You can’t have an accurate discussion of the procedure without a graphic content warning.  Don’t worry, I don’t intend to go...
Compulsory Attendance – Good or Bad?

Compulsory Attendance – Good or Bad?

I love the old saying “If it doesn’t fit, force it. If it breaks, it wasn’t meant to go there anyway”.  Most men I know have jokingly shared that advice when they’re trying to fix something, they all know it’s a joke, not real advice.  I only wish I could say the same...
Judges Who Make Laws

Judges Who Make Laws

Last week at the legislature, the Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court addressed a joint session of the state House and Senate. He gave what is known as the “State of the Court” address.  It probably won’t surprise anyone that he called for “an adequately funded...
A Perfect Storm at the Capitol

Who Has The Power?

Absolute power is worth nothing if you don’t know how to use it. It’s knowledge that creates power. And in Helena, you’d be surprised at who has the knowledge. As I sit in my office, I see the lobbyists coming and going on their way to the Capitol building.  They meet...