Halftime Report

In a scene reminiscent of an elementary school letting out for summer vacation, the Montana House of Representatives followed the Senate’s lead and adjourned yesterday morning for their much-anticipated transmittal break. Lobbyists actually led the way, knowing their...

Pro-Mom, Pro-Child, Pro-Life

In a week filled with political high drama, especially on bills of great concern to people of faith, one of the big stand-outs was Senate Bill 282 by Senator Olszewski from the Flathead. Senator Olszewski, an orthopedic surgeon by trade, is quickly becoming a star in...

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...

All Hands on Deck

Last week we told you about two school choice bills up for hearing this coming Wednesday, February 15th. Now you can add a third bill, and this one’s a doozy. House Bill 417 by Billings Representative Kelly McCarthy would add the term “sexual orientation and gender...

The Right Side of Eternity

On Wednesday, we argued against House Bill 417, a bill to include sexual orientation as a protected class in Montana Human Rights law. We argued, as we have for 20 years, that the law would be used to browbeat Christians who don’t want to participate in the homosexual...