At long last, Montana to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day

At long last, Montana to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day

After a decade-long fight between Republican state lawmakers and members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus, the state of Montana — home to 12 tribes and seven reservations — will now recognize Indigenous Peoples Day.  Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte on May 9 signed Senate Bill 224 into law, making Indigenous Peoples Day an official state holiday, alongside Columbus Day, on the second Monday in October. Sen. Shane Morigeau, D-Missoula and the bi…

In Montana, Democrats and Moderate Republicans Have Joined Forces to Defy the MAGA Agenda

Common sense is triumphing over what had been a wing-nut hootenanny in the state legislature.

A new Montana majority defangs the far right – The Pulp

Disaffected Republicans and resurgent Democrats just took over the Montana Legislature and spent big on education and health care.