Gov. Gianforte delivers a State of the State Address that focuses on economic growth, but lawmakers are turning their attention to social issues. This week on The Session: the governor’s speech, debate over transgender rights and abortion, and why the state is asking for more money to defend laws in court.
Gov. Greg Gianforte will deliver his State of the State Address Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. You can watch it live or listen on your radio or online.
The life cycle of legislation is just getting started. The mechanics of public power are sorting and sifting policy, and much of that work starts with the building of relationships. Learn more now on The Session, a preview of the policy and politics inside the Montana statehouse.
Bills to reform Montana tax policy, support missing persons search efforts and overhaul Child Protective Services move through the Legislature. Host Mara Silvers and reporters Ellis Juhlin and Shaylee Ragar discuss the legislation they're watching this week along with the schisms between and within the parties that are starting to form.
Montana lawmakers take their oaths of office and begin their work in the state Capitol. Host Nadya Faulx and reporters Shaylee Ragar, Ellis Juhlin, and Arren Kimbel-Sannit discuss a rules debate that's dividing the GOP, how moderate Republicans are working with Democrats, a new Montana Freedom Caucus, and the beginnings of the state budget.