GOP Pushes Judicial Reform Top Of Mind In Montana
Montana Republicans signal judicial reform as top priority heading into 2025 legislative session. Senate President elect Matt Regier and Speaker Brandon Ler outlined plans in the Capitol, citing interbranch conflicts since 2021 and recent Held ruling. Proposals include judicial elections, a performance committee, and a new Montana Court of Chancery, with governor appointments for initial members.
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Legislative Branch
Senate
Matt Regier
Kalispell
GOP
Greg Gianforte
Ler
Tom McGillvray
R-Billings
Montana Court of Chancery
McGillvray
DeFrance firearm conviction overturned by appeals court
A9th Circuit unanimously overturned Michael B. DeFrance's firearm possession conviction, ruling the 2013 domestic assault conviction against Jermain Charlo did not by itself place him under federal firearms ban. He will be resentenced on remaining 2023 convictions in Missoula federal court. The ruling also affects Montana domestic violence law and firearms eligibility.
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Missoula
9Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Michael B. DeFrance
U.S. District Court
Montana
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Charlo
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Montana manufacturing wages rise nearly eight thousand in year
Montana's manufacturing sector saw average wages climb about $8,000 over the past year, per the 2024 Montana Manufacturing Report by MMEC and the University of Montana. The report covers 2023 data, noting 5,099 firms, 17 percent of base industry earnings at $12.3 billion, and 22,700 manufacturing jobs.
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Montana Manufacturing Extension Center
Montana State University
MMEC
MSU
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
University of Montana
Paddy Fleming
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