By Emily Cross, Published in the Missoulian on March 8, 2025 Fifty-three years ago, Montana underwent a remarkable transformation that left a lasting impact on the state’s political landscape, citizenry, and environment. The catalyst for this change was the 1972...
By Marc Racicot, published in the Daily Inter Lake on February 13, 2025. Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, a legislator “shall,” according to Article III of the Montana Constitution, solemnly swear to faithfully support, protect and defend the...
By Susan Byorth Fox, published in the Missoulian on February 8, 2025 I am honored to chair Friends of the Montana Constitution, a successor to the Montana Constitution Society, which consisted of the delegates of the 1972 Constitutional Convention (ConCon). As the...
By Addie Slanger, Published in the Daily Inter Lake on February 2, 2025 In its second decision of the new year, O’Neill v. Gianforte, the Montana Supreme Court determined that “gubernatorial privilege” allows the governor to refuse to hand over otherwise public...
By Jon Ellingson, published in the Helena Independent Record, January 21, 2025 Last month the Montana Supreme Court issued two impressive decisions that illustrate the brilliance of our Constitution and the importance of an independent judiciary. Praise is justly...
