News & Opinions
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News
September 21, 2024 / News
Arlyne Reichert
Arlyne Reichert, the oldest living delegate to Montana’s 1972 Constitutional Convention, died in Great Falls on May 3, 2024, at...
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April 4, 2024 / News
Butte’s Pat Harrington, spouse of Con Con Delegate Dan Harrington, passes away
Apr 4, 2024 Pat Harrington June 11, 1942 – March 6, 2024 Pat Harrington passed away surrounded by her family...
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November 25, 2023 / News
UM to Recognize Montana Constitutional Delegate with Honorary Degree
The University of Montana will recognize Constitutional Convention Delegate Mae Nan Ellingson with an honorary doctorate – the highest individual award recognized by the institution.
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February 27, 2023 / News
Latest Polling Data
Above is some highlighted information about a public poll that includes a number of questions about the Montana Constitution … ...
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February 19, 2023 / News
Roger Wagner, 80, Montana ConCon Delegate from Nashua Passes
The world lost a beloved Montanan on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 when Roger Wagner of Nashua passed from congestive heart failure. He was a family man who loved celebrations and was dedicated to making his community a better place.
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Opinion
September 6, 2025 / Opinion
Better Montana government — as easy as ABC
By Evan Barrett, First Published in the Missoulian on September 6, 2025 On March 22, 1972, after 54 days of...
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August 19, 2025 / Opinion
Constitutional redistricting protects people, not politicians
By Nancy Leifer First Published in the Missoulian on August 9, 2026 Montanans value independence. In our 1972 Constitution Convention...
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July 15, 2025 / Opinion
Montana Constitution Protects the Power of “We the People”
By Joel Krautter First published in the Missoulian on July 12, 2025 When a decision can impact your life, whether...
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June 16, 2025 / Opinion
ConCon Success: Stronger Legislature, Responsible Courts
By Mae Nan Ellingson, 1972 Constitutional Convention Delegate First Published in The Missoulian June 14, 2025 Montana’s 1972 Constitution has...
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May 4, 2025 / Opinion
Individual Dignity Guaranteed for All Montanans
By Dorothy Bradley, First Published in the Montana Standard and Helena Independent Record on May 3, 2025 Bob Brown and...
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