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As Montana's constitution turns 50, some worry its legacy is not guaranteed

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. ....

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As Montana's constitution turns 50, some worry its legacy is not guaranteed

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. ....

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MT Supreme Court upholds controversial judicial-appointment law

In a 6-1 decision, the Montana Supreme Court late Thursday upheld the controversial new law that wipes out a 50-year-old process for filling state judicial vacancies in Montana and gives Gov. Greg Gianforte more discretion to appoint new judges. ....

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Supreme Court Justice testifies in case challenging Legislature's subpoena power

Supreme Court Justice testifies in case challenging Legislature’s subpoena power
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Supreme Court Justice Jim Rice takes the witness stand in Lewis and Clark County District Court on May 10, 2021.
Supreme Court Justice Jim Rice fielded questions for one and a half hours Monday about his efforts to quash a legislative subpoena seeking personal and professional communications relating to legislative efforts and polls conducted by the Montana Judges Association.
On behalf of the Montana Legislature, state attorney Derek Oestreicher argued in Lewis and Clark County District Court that Rice and lawmakers should resolve their interbranch dispute through negotiations outside of court, and Rice should not have been so quick to file a petition to quash the subpoena. ....

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