What the Helena 2025

What the Helena #5 FebruaRY 3RD-7TH

Toplines: Hate of Our State (pt. 3), Attacks on Reproductive Health Care, and A Senate in Disarray (pt. 2) + What We Are Watching  At the time of publishing this newsletter the links to the ‘bill text’ were not working on the legislative website.  As we ask you to continue giving public comment, virtually testifying,…

What the Helena 2025

What the Helena #4 January 27th-31st

Toplines: The Hate of our State (pt 2);Indigenous Justice for Kids, Culture, and Resiliency; Updates + A Couple Wins Events, Rallies and Gatherings In Billings at the MetraPark February 1st & 2nd, starting 10am there will be a peaceful protest against the Yellowstone County commissioners’ willingness to use the MetraPark for immigrant detainment Join us…

What the Helena 2025

What The Helena Issue #3 January 20th-24th 2025

Toplines: Medicaid bills are off! Plus pro-housing bills that support renters, judicial attacks explained, climate advocacy day and another incoming anti-trans bill. We’ve made it through the third week! It’s impossible to be in the building right now and not feel the hectic energy as this session hurdles along. Brace yourself – this one is…

What the Helena 2025

What The Helena Issue #2 January 13th-17th 2025

Toplines: Capitol Rally for Medicaid, A Courageous Floor Debate, The Attacks on MT Judiciary, MMIP Task Force, The Hate of our State As the second week closes out, we now have a clearer picture on what legislators are (and aren’t) prioritizing, and the attitudes they are bringing to this legislative session. Buckle up folks, it’s…

What the Helena 2025

What The Helena Issue #1 January 6th-10th 2025

Toplines for this issue: Already, an attack on trans rights, plus the Senate debate and rules fight.  Welcome to What the Helena, Forward Montana’s newsletter where we will cover the 69th Legislative Session. It’s the first week of the session and the unexpected (but also not unexpected) is happening.  Legislators were barely sworn in on…