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Republican Lawmakers Attempt to Restrict Abortion Access In Montana
After nearly two decades of a Democratic governor vetoing anti-abortion legislation, Montana is poised for a major change and possible legal battles over laws that allow for broad access to abortion.
Gov. Greg Gianforte has been outspoken against abortion access since starting down the campaign trail last year.
“I will be very clear: I am pro-life, he said. I think life is precious and it needs to be protected.”
“We must protect the lives of the most vulnerable: unborn children.
During his address, Gianforte implored lawmakers to send him two bills to sign one that would ban most abortions at 20 weeks and another to require doctors to care for infants born alive after an attempted abortion. The latter scenario is one experts say is extremely rare, and it has been noted that infanticide is already illegal.
Gov. Gianforte's State of the State address was a mixture of Republican canon and bipartisan proposals. Lawmakers disagree whether an immigration bill has
Gianforte Touts Resilience, Reiterates Priorities In First State Of The State
Greg Gianforte gave his first State of the State address Thursday night before the 67th Montana Legislature. Gianforte continued to outline his campaign promises to cut taxes, reduce regulations and move the state forward amid the pandemic and on policy blocked under previous Democratic governors.
Nicky Ouellet, Yellowstone Public Radio: Kevin, this was one of Gianforte s first major addresses as governor. Set the scene for me.
Gov. Greg Gianforte shakes the hand of Sen. Cary Smith, R-Billings, as he leaves the House of Representatives after delivering his first State of the State address Thursday, Jan. 28.