Tag: legislature
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What is Judicial Independence?
During the Montana Trial Lawyers Association’s Annual Convention – Seminar of the Masters – 2026 one of the panels addressed “Judicial Independence, Public Confidence, and Political Polarization: What Is Going On and What Can We Do”. Presenters were former Montana Associate Justice Pat Cotter; The Hon. Dana Christensen of the US District Court, and former governors…
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Free Press election guide now available
Montana Free Press has released its comprehensive election guide. From MTFP, “In the 2026 election, Montana voters will select candidates to fill six federal and state offices, plus 100 House seats and 25 Senate seats in the state Legislature. Elections can be baffling to track even for voters who diligently follow political news. This digital election…
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Legislative Assaults on State Courts in 2025
State legislatures retaliated against state courts that had struck down partisan gerrymanders, safeguarded direct democracy, and exerted independence from state political branches.