Reforming MEPA could be a rare opportunity to forge bipartisan consensus around reforms that modernize the law for the 21st Century, increase predictability for business and benefit the global climate.
"There’s an urgent need to break free from outdated education norms and embrace a more inclusive and adaptable education system."
"The education establishment’s bullies have made clear from the get-go they will stop at nothing to block Choice Schools for students."
Montana Education Ranks 6th of 8 Rocky Mountain states, according to U.S. News & World Report
A small collection of litigants, however, continues to derail forest management efforts with lawsuits—jeopardizing the environment they claim to be protecting.
"The uncommon Ella Knowles Haskell played a major role in taking the common—no votes for women—and making it both uncommon and popular. Montanans should be very proud of her."
"Whatever the merits of this case may be, moving the complaint forward is sure to only inflame rather than mend a bitter feud between co-equal branches of Montana government."
"So, it’s time for education freedom enthusiasts to put their money where their mouths have been."
STATEMENT ON ORDER PARTIALLY HALTING IMPLEMENTATION OF HB 562
"As the fate of Montana’s Community Choice Schools Act remains in limbo in the courts, Montanans should know that the education establishment’s smear campaign against Choice Schools is built on a lie intended to polarize the debate with fear and disinformation."
"He was smart enough to know what his job was—to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution,” not to ignore it, shred it or rewrite it."
"While some of the false claims are based in truth from other states’ laws, they do not hold true in Montana. Choice Schools empower communities to create student-centered, public schools that are free and open to all."
"Fiscally conservative budgeting takes political courage. Montana taxpayers should hold their local officials accountable for excessive budget growth."
"With proactive efforts to restore our forests, we can begin to tackle the wildfire crisis."