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Dear Colleagues and Neighbors, Welcome to week one of 69th Legislative Session! As Senators, we are elected to represent the people of our communities and ensure transparency and accountability in our decision-making. It is our duty to address both the obvious issues and the “quiet parts” that may not be immediately apparent. With this in mind, I want to share the rationale behind one of my votes this week. First, I rejected the formation of a new “A” committee—the Select Executive Oversight...
This Article is Paid Political Content Nearly thirty years ago, the Montana Power Company asked Montana legislators to engage in a public policy experiment called deregulation. The promoters of deregulation made a lot of promises. They said it would lower electricity costs, result in more competition, and make Montana a more business friendly place. In reality, none of these happened. Electric deregulation has been nothing more than a public policy disaster. Today, Montanans are being asked to...
