Big Sky Times

Commission on Political Practices accused of abuse of power: 'COPP has a history of making up rules'

By Emily Bevard | Jul 8, 2022

In a recent statement to the Big Sky Times, Convention of States Action President Mark Meckler strongly condemned Montana Commission on Political Practices (COPP) Jeff Mangan and his recent ruling on the Convention of States Political Fund, saying the commission "is abusing its authority to prevent constitutionally protected political speech in Montana.”

Voter transparency increases in Montana with addition of state to online voter registration database

By Emily Bevard | Feb 28, 2022

Montana was added to the VoterRef database last month, an online voter registration database run by the Voter Reference Foundation, which aims to increase transparency by maintaining an updated file of registered voters and their most accurate information.

Consumer-advocacy group shares investment concerns with governors

By Emily Bevard | Feb 14, 2022

Montana is one of 10 states with multi-billion-dollar state pension funds invested with BlackRock, an international investments-management firm which has drawn criticism from conservative groups for its investments in China and its focus on "net-zero" energy investments.