Current Issues

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Freedom doesn’t begin in Washington, Helena, or even at the ballot box. It starts at home. The family is where the habits of liberty are first learned, where responsibility, respect, and faith are passed from one generation to the next. When families are strong, our communities thrive. Parents teach their children that freedom comes with…

Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream. Yet for too many families, that dream is slipping away. Property taxes-once meant as a fair contribution to community services-have morphed into a system of endless rent payments to the government. Even after decades of work, sacrifice, and payments, homeowners never truly own…

When people hear “vaccine,” they picture the antigen-the tiny piece of virus or bacteria that teaches your immune system what to fight. But vaccines aren’t just antigens. They’re delivered in a fluid that can include adjuvants (immune boosters), preservatives (to keep multi-dose vials sterile), stabilizers, buffers, and other excipients. Public agencies list these ingredients openly;…