Posts by Trevor Walter
Jesus Didn’t Avoid Politics — He Redefined Leadership
For generations, we’ve been told that politics and religion shouldn’t mix. But when you read the Gospels, that claim falls apart. Jesus spoke often about leadership, justice, authority, and accountability. His ministry wasn’t detached from civic life—it confronted corruption, challenged entrenched power, and taught what righteous governance looks like. Jesus regularly engaged the Sadducees, the…
Read MoreMontana’s Prosperity Depends on Industry, Not Vacation Homes
Recently, the Whitehall Ledger published an article by Rep. Llew Jones arguing that Montana’s economy has “shifted” from natural resource industries to tourism, service work, and high-end real estate — and that our tax system and future economic vision should shift along with it. In other words, we should accept this new direction and build…
Read MoreA Simpler, More Affordable Approach to Healthcare
For decades, Americans have been told there are only two choices for healthcare. You can pay rising premiums for traditional insurance, or you can rely on government programs that grow bigger and more expensive every year. But there’s actually a third option—one that’s already helping families save thousands of dollars: medical sharing plans. Both faith-based…
Read MoreHB 680 — A Bad Deal for Montana’s Historic Treasures
While House District 69 Representative Ken Walsh sponsored HB 680, it passed with overwhelming support from the Legislature, making it a mistake shared by many that never should have happened. HB 680 changes how Montana treats two of its most important historic places: Virginia City and Nevada City. These towns are not just state-owned property.…
Read MoreVetting Candidates Doesn’t Divide Republicans — Dishonesty Does
I’m new to state politics — and I’ll be honest, from the outside it looks like a game. But once you’re inside it, you realize quickly it’s no joke. Too many people treat lawmaking like a sport, where scoring points matters more than doing what’s right. But this isn’t a game — it’s people’s families,…
Read MoreInterim Study Committees: Stop Studying the Problem — Start Solving It
Legislators don’t get paid much for the incredible work they do — it’s long hours, tough decisions, and plenty of sacrifice. For many, interim study committees are one of the few chances to earn a little extra. But the real question is: are all of them necessary? Most of the time, we already know what…
Read MoreMontana’s Election Weak Spots: Absentee Abuse, Same-Day Voting, and Ballot Delays
While machine errors can be verified with paper ballots and hand counting, the far bigger threat lies in the cracks of our system — where laws are ignored, deadlines are stretched, and registration loopholes are exploited. If we want to restore confidence in our election process, we need to look beyond the machines and address…
Read MoreLegislative Poison Pills: How Good Laws Get Killed in the Shadows
Every legislative session in Helena, lawmakers roll out their “good bills” — proposals they say will fix what’s broken, protect the rights Montanans care about, or keep government in check. But too often, those promises don’t survive the journey from committee to the Governor’s desk. Somewhere between the first draft and the final vote, bills…
Read MoreTrust in Elections Starts with Hand Counting Ballots
In a Republic, faith in the voting process is the cornerstone of every election. Without it, the entire system falters. It doesn’t matter who wins or loses—if citizens don’t believe the ballot counting process was fair, then our democracy loses its foundation. As someone who has spent decades in the technology industry, I can tell…
Read MoreCitizen Accountability: Holding Politicians Responsible
In a Republic, like we have in these United States of America, the greatest threat to liberty isn’t the politician who overreaches — it’s the citizen who looks the other way. Once the votes are counted, the job is done — at least that’s what most of us like to believe. We elect good people,…
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