As we approach the final weeks of the legislative session and reflect on the Easter season, I find myself grateful for the opportunity to serve you, for the progress we have made, and for the values that guide our work here in Helena.
We have sent hundreds of bills to the Senate, each one a reflection of the concerns that I hear from constituents back home. Whether it’s keeping rural pharmacies open, supporting our teachers, or delivering real property tax relief, the focus remains clear: Support working families, protect communities, and ensure that our state government works for the people, not against them.
And these aren’t just bills with short term effects; we are providing long-term and common-sense, Montana solutions. Already this session, we have advanced legislation to reform our public education to provide Montana families with the best teachers and schools. We have also prioritized public safety, supporting law enforcement with higher wages and addressing the drug crisis with tougher penalties. These are not just talking points — they are meaningful, measurable changes that respond to the real challenges Montanans face every day.
