Consent is Not a Defense

In 2009, the Montana Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of Baxter v. State of Montana.  At issue was whether or not the Montana Constitution guaranteed people the right to physician-assisted suicide. In the end, the Court said assisting in a suicide remains...

Hyper-Partisanship on Display

A quick glance through the Montana Senate hearing schedule shows a huge amount of time dedicated to hearings to confirm the governor’s appointments to agencies, boards and departments. It’s time-consuming, but it’s one of the most important roles the Senate plays. And...