53. Week 3....*internally screaming*

Week three down! The capitol is buzzing with hectic energy. From medicaid bills, pro-housing billing, judicial attacks, and another anti-trans bill. Our hosts give you all the details - brace yourself - this one might get spicy. HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT As with most things related to the State of Montana there are always changes. If you want to submit a public comment or virtually testify this session it works a bit different. Here are the steps you need to take! Make an account by going here You’ll see several options to select, throughout this session we will be directing you to the Standing Committee section to either testify remotely and/or submit testimony (public comment). We will direct you to specific bills or committees to address either as an opponent or proponent. We will do our best to make it clear what we are supporting and what we strongly oppose. Stay engaged this session and make your thoughts known to your legislators! Looking for some pointers on giving public comment? We've got you covered with a handy one pager on best practices. Want a deep dive in tax policy? Go to our partner’s at Montana Budget and Policy Center. EVENTS: Bozeman Stich and Bitch: 2025 Visioning Edition Friday, January 31st from 6-7:30PM at the Bozeman Office. Join Forward Montana at our first Stitch and Bitch of the year! Bring your own craft to work on or use provided collage supplies to create a 2025 vision board. Join us to craft, discuss the legislative session and build community, and eat FREE snacks! MSU FMT Club Meeting Monday, January 27th from 6-7:30 PM Wilson Hall. Looking to get involved on campus? Join the MSU Forward Montana Club for our first meeting of the semester! Come hang out, make some fun crafts, write comments to your legislators and get to know more about Forward Montana! Sign up to receive What the Helena right to your inbox every week ⁠here⁠! Stay up to date with all things Forward Montana on Instagram @forward_montana! Hosted by Zuri Moreno & John Bazant Edited by Ashley Lobao Music by Cowboy Calamity