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Save my child's school!
House Bill 320 (Vouchers) passed the House Education committee and is scheduled for a vote in the full House Monday, February 10 . This...


This makes it easy
Trying to keep tabs on the 2025 Montana Legislature? Take a peek at the 2025 Montana Capitol Tracker - a digital guide to the lawmakers,...


Brace yourself
In 2021, Montana received almost $15 billion from the federal government. Some of this funded almost half of the state's budget. Another...


Women to lose the vote in 2028
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act has passed the U.S. House and is now being considered by the Senate. It would...


Coup / Countercoup
The outcry against Donald Trump's evisceration of the U.S. government's agencies, cessation of payments such as Medicaid, and destruction...


Stay in your own classroom!
SB 115 would require the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom starting July 1, 2025. On January 1, 2025, the...


Make your kids give you a break
HB 220 would give Montana residents a $1200 credit on their Montana taxes. The credit would apply for each child 5 years of age or...


National abortion ban in the works
HR722 would grant the right to life to the unborn. It is sponsored by Republican Eric Burlison of Missouri and was referred to the US...


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Sign up for the weekly Blue Bench Messaging Memo , which brings the latest news on Montana legislature happenings. Then consult our...


Here's a good one!
Senate Bill 72 ( https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0724?open_tab=bill ) , carried by Sen. Mike Yakawich, gives elderly individuals...


Hey, Carl, sure hope none of your constituents need health care!
Senate Bill 62 ( https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0624?open_tab=bill ), carried by Sen. Carl Glimm, provides for the phaseout of...


Get your eyes off my crotch!
HB121 would ban trans people from using restrooms or public facilities that align with their gender identity. Details here:...


How to sound off
For details, check out our website at https://www.lincolncountydemocratsmt.org/montana-s-government ✅ Call the capitol switchboard at...
Takeaway from today's zoom call by Montana Democrats
1. Here's their 2025 platform: Scared to talk to Montana legislators? I am! However, our input is important. So here's the solution: team...


STOP our judges from getting involved in politics
HB 169: Revise judicial conduct laws would allow judges and judicial candidates to attend partisan events, accept political...


Here's legitimate news ... EVERY WEEK!
The Montana Democratic Party has launched a weekly podcast that spotlights important bills, interviews lawmakers and stakeholders, and...


Reduce your property taxes!
Agricultural and ranch property in Montana qualifies for lower property taxes. Consequently, folks like our governor pay only $5.75 an...


Protect Montana's Medicaid Program!
Montana’s Medicaid Expansion program will end June 30, 2025. Medicaid provides health coverage for certain groups of low-income people....


Watch live!
We've compiled a growing list of internet sites where you can watch election results live. Both national and local (Montana). So, fire...


A Letter to the Editor
Democrats are NOT pro-abortion. We are FOR government not making health decisions for people, especially women! Democrats are NOT for...


Essential ballot info
Thanks to Montana Megaphone , here's the following information: Absentee ballots were mailed out to all registered absentee voters in...


UPDATE: Students to grill candidates
Wednesday, Oct 16 - HD1 Candidate Forum/Debate at Lincoln County High School, moderated by students. Dakota Adams and Neil Duram will...


Davies says: Vote for Brian Phillips
Democrat Doug Davies has had to drop out of the November race because of health challenges. His message? Vote for Independent Brian...
Where's my ballot?
Ballots are supposed to be in the mail by Friday, October 11. To track yours, go to https://prodvoterportal.mt.gov/WhereToVote.aspx ....
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