Montana Free Press
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Gov. Greg Gianforte delivers a State of the State address that focuses on economic growth, but lawmakers are turning their attention to social issues.
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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.
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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.
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Montana lawmakers take their oaths of office and begin their work in the state capitol.
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With the 2022 election over, Republicans hold power not seen in the state capitol in nearly a century. The governor has released his budget. And lawmakers have elected leadership and will arrive in Helena on Jan. 2 to begin their work.