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I'm so busy that this is becoming the almost weekly update!! Yesterday, April 7th, I attended a round table discussion about the tax situation in Montana. I learned a LOT, and I'm anxious to share with you what I learned. What did I learn from Use Your Voice: A Civil Conversation on Tax Policy? I learned how little I actually knew about Montana Tax Policy, the tax code, and how it works! Based on that, and what I learned from our bipartisan panel of experts, here is my offici

A few years ago, but you get the picture! Hello everyone and welcome! It's been a whirlwind week, but thankfully, I have had a few minutes of downtime here and there. Here's this weeks list: ActBlue - I have to admit to all that I have always had an "issue" with donating to politics, and ActBlue is no exception. So, gritting my teeth, I have applied for a fundraising account with them. What I have learned is that even though they do take a small cut, ActBlue is an excellent

I spent some time reviewing the recent commission hearing regarding the proposed 40-unit complex at Spring and 8th. While we all agree that Lewistown needs more housing, we have to ask: At what cost to our existing neighborhoods? It was telling that over 40 local residents showed up in opposition, raising valid concerns about historic character and narrow-street congestion, yet the project was moved forward with three major variances. The Double Standard is Real: It’s hard to

What's Happening in the run for HD 37 in Fergus and Petroleum Counties Thank you SO much for your support of my campaign! I've never done this before but I'm learning fast!! It's been less than a week since I was asked to serve HB 37, and it feels like my life was dumped in a cement mixer! On Saturday, the 7th of March I attended Campaign finance compliance training, and the Mansfield Metcalf Dinner in Helena. THAT was fun!! Yesterday I took a Lord's Day rest and worked on th

The last three days have been a whirlwind of shock, emotion, stress, and incredible excitement! I was asked to run for Montana House district seat 37 and I didn't hesitate . . . Well, to be honest, my first response was, "Me? You want me!? But, WHY!?" Then I said, "Well, sure!! Of course I'll run! For those who follow me and those who know me know that I call myself a "liberal conservative." What does that mean? First, how did I go from staunch "Conservative" in philosophy to

Montana is at a crossroads, and the decisions we make today will shape the future of our communities. This election, like no other in our lifetime, presents a unique opportunity for us to come together and advocate for change that benefits all Montanans. We are fed up!! Fed up with being lied to, being the laughing stock of the world, watching our land be sold off to the highest bidder. Losing our senior right to the water on our land, seeing the protections of our air and w