Montana Defies Judge On Birth Certificate Rule
Montana DPHHS director Charlie Brereton says the department will keep the September 2022 rule in effect despite a Billings judge's order. Judge Moses had ruled the 2017 rules apply during litigation, and said the department’s newer rule could not be enforced. The 2017 rule allowed transgender Montanans to update birth certificates. the 2022 rule restricts amendments to data-entry errors. Brereton criticized the judge's April 2022 decision as vague and said the department is considering next steps while awaiting a written order.
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Michael Moses
Montana Department of Health and Human Services
Charlie Brereton
Moses
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Department of Public Health and Human Services
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Montana lawmakers split over $1 billion surplus rebates
A push for a fall special session to issue tax rebates and reduce state debt failed after only 53 legislators supported convening. In August ten Republicans petitioned for a legislative poll on a fall session. The next regular session starts January 2023. The surplus amount, likely over $1 billion, sparked debate among GOP leaders on whether to fund programs or issue rebates.
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State House
Senate
Montana elk advisory group forwards 14 recommendations
The Elk Management Citizen Advisory Group issued 14 recommendations to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks after 10 meetings from March to July. The 12 member panel, formed after a contentious season, urges collaboration with agencies, local working groups, and improved hunter education while proposing options like archery or rifle hunting for elk harvests.
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Elk Management
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Hank Worsech
FWP
Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission
Worsech
I Love This Life founder to visit East Middle School
Boise resident Luc Swensson founder of the I Love This Life Foundation will visit East Middle School on Sept. 27. He started the nonprofit at age 12 to promote resilience and dream chasing, focusing on pediatric cancer, anti bullying, and teen death by own action prevention.
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Luc Swensson
I Love This Life Foundation
Boise
Swensson
Dave Bieter
Thor Swensson
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