Montana Majority Report

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Ep. 11 Who Really Holds the Power? The Senate's Role in Confirmations Mar 13, 2025

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In this episode, Senate President Matt Regier and Majority Leader Tom McGillvray dive into the Montana Senate’s constitutional role in confirming the governor’s nominees—including key judicial appointments. They’ll break down the confirmation process, discuss the importance of checks and balances, and explore what these decisions mean for the future of Montana’s courts and agencies.

Ep. 10 Creating a New Type of Court Mar 06, 2025

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Senator Usher, former vice chair of the Special Select Committee for Judicial Reform, joins Majority Leader Tom McGillvray to discuss a key judicial reform bill that will establish a General Claims Court in Montana. This bill is one of several efforts to streamline the court system, making it more efficient and ensuring fairer access to justice for Montanans.

Insider Update: E-Verify and Stopping Illegal Hiring in Montana Mar 04, 2025

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Senator Forrest Mandeville and Representative Braxton Mitchell discuss some legislation they are working on that both enforces immigration reform and prevents illegal hiring, protecting Montana jobs.

MT Majority Report Insider Update: Only U.S. Citizens Should Be Able to Vote in Montana Elections Mar 01, 2025

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Senator Bob Phalen sits down with Senator Theresa Manzella to discuss her SB 185 that would prohibit non-American citizens from voting in Montana’s elections.

MT Majority Report Ep. 9 China and the Cartels in Montana Feb 27, 2025

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Senate Pro-Tem Kenneth Bogner sits down with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen to tackle the growing threat of foreign adversaries in Montana. Their discussion highlights SB 306, a crucial bill that safeguards Montana homes by blocking foreign banks from gaining a foothold in the state’s real estate market.

Insider Update: Getting Radical Liberal Ideology Out of Montana Schools Feb 25, 2025

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Senate President Matt Regier sits down with Representative Jodee Etchart to discuss her HB 557 which prohibits using pupil-instruction-related days for state teacher organization meetings, ensuring they are reserved for training, parent conferences, and instructional improvement.

MT Majority Report Ep. 8 Daycare in Montana Feb 20, 2025

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Senator Lenz joins former Representative Jennifer Carlson for a conversation on the over-regulation of private daycares and solutions to address it.

Insider Update: The Senate President on Reforming MT’s Procurement Process Feb 18, 2025

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Senate President Matt Regier sits down with Representative Terry Falk to discuss his senate bill 232, which aims to reform the procurement process in Montana.

MT Majority Report Insider Update: Restricting State Ownership of Water Rights Feb 14, 2025

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Senator Wylie Galt sits down with Senator Becky Beard to discuss her senate bill 263 which aims to restrict the state from taking ownership of water rights.

MT Majority Report Ep. 7: Housing and Building Off of the Montana Miracle Feb 13, 2025

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Senators Forrest Mandeville and Jeremy Trebas discuss the Montana Miracle and the legislation they’re advancing to build upon its success.

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