State GOP attacks Montana Supreme Court in mailer
Chief Justice McGrath responds to questions
The state Republican Party has sent a mailer attacking the Montana Supreme Court, saying the court needs to be investigated for âquestionable activitiesâ related to lobbying and its release of documents.
By: Mike Dennison
and last updated 2021-05-03 19:00:12-04
HELENA â The state Republican Party has sent a mailer attacking the Montana Supreme Court, saying the court needs to be investigated for âquestionable activitiesâ related to lobbying and its release of documents.
Montana Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike McGrath also sent a letter Friday to Republican leaders of a committee investigating the judiciary, saying neither the high court nor the judiciary had violated any rules or laws regarding lobbying or e-mail procedures.
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GOP lawmakers extend, widen investigation of judiciary
Create `special counsel with broad powers
MTN News
By: Mike Dennison
and last updated 2021-04-27 20:33:08-04
HELENA â Legislative Republicans took more actions Tuesday to investigate the Montana Supreme Court and state judiciary for alleged bias â including the creation of a âspecial counselâ who can scrutinize âany ⦠institution of state government.â
They also voted to extend and finance a legislative committee that will guide the investigation, for another two years.
And, the committee sent a pointed letter to Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike McGrath, asking him to explain the high courtâs role, if any, in lobbying by the judiciary on bills before the Legislature.