Episode 9: Tax Traps & Cartwheels

After a two-week break, Erik and Bill are back to talk aboutthe ongoing shenanigans at the Montana Legislature.They ring the alarm bell to illustrate how we need to be aware as the deals are speeding up as the 2025 session races toward a closure. They talk about the need to hold our legislators accountable for their deals that will have long-term ramifications on the people who can least afford it.In this episode, Erik says “I told you so” to the Democratswho fell for the property tax and spending trap that they walked right into. He talks about how that will result in property taxes going up drastically for many; and the Democrats could take the fall according to GOP messaging. Of course, that news will hit home just after the primary elections.Listen as they talk about the bipartisan effort to changethe Public Service Commission. Instead of having five commissioners elected by the people, three would be appointed by the governor and two would be elected.That would give a constant majority to a governor who, like Gov. Greg Gianforte, might care more about his millionaire and billionaire friends and he does about the people.Finally, listen in as Erik talks about how he almost died ashe did a cartwheel to impress his granddaughter, and how Bill calls Bravo Sierra until he sees some video proof.