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Montanans for Election Reform has submitted two proposed initiatives to the Montana Constitution that would change the requirements for electing members of Congress, the governor, state land board officers and state lawmakers.

If a Montana committee gets its way, voters will have a chance next year to consider a major overhaul of the state’s election system.

If a Montana committee gets its way, voters will have a chance next year to consider a major overhaul of the state’s election system.

PLUS: A new push for open primaries

The Montana GOP wielded a historic supermajority in 2023 — but still had its hang-ups.

Republican legislators in Montana appear as divided as their counterparts in Congress. Rep. Matt Rosendale gets the spotlight in the fight for a new House speaker. Montana lawmakers must decide how to spend $2 billion. A draft resolution blows a loud dog whistle over Native American rights. Learn more now on Capitol Talk.

The exchanges on the third day of the 90-day term included Republicans making accusations of manipulation and laid bare division in the caucus.

The 90-day marathon of issues and opportunities that will be the 2023 legislative session begins in two weeks. On the unique opportunity front, the

Despite a change in House Republican leadership that reflects the right wing of the caucus, committee chair assignments for the upcoming session flowed more from experience than an ideological shift.

Including the money in the fire fund, rainy day fund, etc., legislators are looking at $2.5 billion in hand.