Bud Nicholls has been named as the winner of this year's Paris Gibson Award for exemplifying the vision and excellence of Great Falls founder Paris Gibson
For 54 days in 1972, 100 Montanans convened in the state’s most beautiful meeting place, the chambers for its House of Representatives. With Charlie Russell’s awe-inspiring painting reminding them of
Many marvel at what happened during the convention – delegates sat alphabetically instead of by party. Sitting legislators were barred from holding public office to avoid conflicts of interest.
This week, Montanans celebrated the 50th anniversary of the state’s constitution in Helena. The two-day celebration came with a warning: the document’s legacy is not guaranteed.
Remaining delegates of the 1972 Montana Constitutional Convention and their families gathered Wednesday in the House of Representatives chambers at the State Capitol to celebrate the document’s 50th anniversary.