Entering the Home Stretch

Entering the Home Stretch

Montana’s legislative session is entering its home stretch and its crunch time. The deadline is drawing nearer, and the outcome is still in doubt.  Will Montana end telemedicine abortions (better known as skype abortions) where the doctor isn’t even in the room?  Will...
Protecting Religious Freedom

Protecting Religious Freedom

What part of “make no law” don’t they understand?  You would think the first amendment is pretty clear.  As far as religion is concerned, it says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” To me,...
Let’s Savor Some Victories

Let’s Savor Some Victories

Every day I end this broadcast by telling you that your input makes a difference and today I will give you several examples to prove my point.  For the past two weeks we have asked you to call your Legislators.  You did and now it’s time to savor the victories. ...

How SB 289 Risks Publicizing Tithing

The Montana Legislature is currently considering a bill called Senate Bill 289, known by its supporters as the “dark money” bill. Its purpose is to create greater public transparency in political speech and donations. While transparency is a goal we also...
Fetal Surgery… Pain and Promise

Fetal Surgery… Pain and Promise

How many of us would even think of having cardiac surgery, spinal surgery, or organ surgery, without anesthesia?  The answer is no one in their right mind!  Now, what if I told you that these types of surgeries are becoming routine in children as young as 20 weeks of...
Let’s Talk Money

Let’s Talk Money

As a line from a famous movie once said, “they’re back” and with the start of the first full week following the Transmittal break, it’s time for the debate to begin on the really contentious bills. During the second half of the session, Legislators will devote a lot...