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LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: For the first time in almost 30 years, Montana will have not one but two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. That s based on the latest U.S. Census population counts. And while many there are celebrating the news, there s already a fight for political power. Montana Public Radio s Shaylee Ragar reports.
SHAYLEE RAGAR, BYLINE: In his home office overlooking Montana s small capital city of Helena, Joe Lamson unrolls a map he s particularly fond of. It shows the state s legislative districts in the early 2000s. Lamson says Montana historian Harry Fritz used to say this about it.
Montana Republicans In High Spirits After Conservative Wins During 2021 Session
The 2021 meeting of Montana lawmakers was defined by Republicans ironclad majority in both chambers with the backing of the first GOP governor in 16 years and work that began during a pandemic. MTPR’s Shaylee Ragar and YPR’s Kevin Trevellyan have been in the halls and zoom meetings for the past 80 days. Here’s their breakdown of the final day of action.
Shaylee Ragar Kevin, the Republican caucus held a press conference after the session had officially adjourned, and they were in high spirits.
Kevin Trevellyan Judging from their farewell speeches Republicans think they successfully fulfilled the mandate they believe voters gave them. They passed bills on party lines that provide tax relief, expand concealed firearm carry rights, limit abortion access and narrow the power of public health officials during states of emergency.
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Montana Judicial Appointment Bill Leads To Dispute Over Separation Of Powers
A bill passed by the state Legislature s Republican majority is now leading to debate over the separation of powers between the branches of Montana’s government.
The bill that eliminates the Judicial Nomination Commission and allows governors to directly appoint judges to certain vacancies was signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte last month. Montana State News Bureau reporter Seaborn Larson updates MTPR’s Shaylee Ragar on the latest developments.
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