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Tim Sheehy on Schumer’s Shutdown: Ridiculous!
Click HERE to see post on X
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Mineral deal to be signed after all! But with who…?
Steve Daines talks to Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business about President Trump’s upcoming address Tuesday, March 4.
As to all the talk of mineral deals left and right, according to President Trump in his State of the Union Address, Ukraine’s Zelensky has changed his mind again and appears willing to sign a deal with the US.
Democrats interfering with getting the mineral deal proposed by Trump signed?
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Hegseth shines, democrats embarrass themselves
From Wake Up Right: Wake Up Right – January 15, 2025
Senator Sheehy at the hearing
https://x.com/TimSheehyMT/status/1879266829362929952
Lone GOP hold-out flips!
Golden news reported by C. Douglas Golden with The Western Journal.
Read the article HERE.
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Mike Johnson re-elected as Speaker
From the Western Journal: Breaking: Mike Johnson Re-Elected Speaker of the House in Dramatic Fashion
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Rep Zinke says the WH is wrong on the drones
Rep. Zinke to Newsmax: WH ‘Wrong’ on Drone Sightings | Newsmax.com
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Tim Sheehy’s greeting on X after swearing in
https://x.com/TimSheehyMT/status/1875223443530248283
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“A vote against Johnson is a vote against Trum’s agenda”. Watch the full interview HERE.
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Will the Mutant Elephants hijack another legislative session?
“If you happen to be at the state capitol during the coming session, you are likely to encounter Mutant Elephants in the hallways, restrooms and chambers. Although their footprint on the legislative process is immense, their presence goes mostly unnoticed by the voting public. They appear mild-mannered but are actually quite dangerous.”
Guest opinion post by Roger Koopman, Montana resident, in Lark’s Newsletter on Jan 1, 2025: Will the Mutant Elephants hijack another legislative session?
Roger Koopman is speaking of the Montana legislature, but Mutant Elephants are a species to be found in Congress also…
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Daines on Government Overreach
Anderson Broadcasting talked to Steve Daines about the Supreme Court Chevron decision, Jon Tester’s abysmal voting record, the manufactured border crisis, and more.
Senator Steve Daines gives us an update (andersonbroadcasting.com)
Senator Daines’ press release:
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Will Illegals be Stopped from Voting?
(Sadly, the answer seems to be largely “no”, judging by the counting still going on today, November 17, and turnouts exceeding numbers of registered voters)
Speaker Mike Johnson is promoting the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to revise the National Voter Registration Act. The bill proposes amendments requiring proof of citizenship for individuals who register to vote at departments of motor vehicles (DMVs) and other state agencies. It also mandates the removal of foreign nationals from state voting registers.
“There is currently an unprecedented and a clear and present danger to the integrity of our election system, and that is the threat of noncitizens and illegal aliens voting in our elections,” Johnson argues. (National Pulse, May 9)
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UniParty Spotlight
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Rinos Win – Americans Lose
FISA 702 Passes House by 259 votes to 128!
Senate Also Votes For Extension of FISA Surveillance Powers
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Letter Demanding Securing of Border
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Rep. Rosendale Slams Biden’s 7.3 Trillion Budget
“…The $7.3 trillion price tag is $2.3 trillion more than expected revenue and an insult to American taxpayers who will be forced to foot the bill for the continuation of this administration’s increasing debt, open border, and Green New Deal policies.”
(Press release March 11)
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Why Were Funds to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Not Allocated in Full?
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Ryan Zinke Introduces Bill: Public Lands in Public Hands
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Steve Daines Endorses Kari Lake
NRSC Chair Daines Endorses Kari Lake – NRSC
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More Money for Other Countries
22 Senate Republicans Side with Democrats to Pass Controversial $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill
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Rep Zinke Votes for $600 Billion Tax Cuts…
Press release February 1, 2024
…While Rep Rosendale Votes Against the “DC Cartel Tax Bill”
Press release February 1, 2024
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“NO” to Corruption
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Continuing Resolution -Tom Fitton comments on X (former Twitter).
Our fellow America First Patriot in the Hinterland reacts to the recent development we hoped to avoid with a new speaker in the House: “Following a CR in Sept, another CR in Dec, a third now to Mar, is three strikes an out? Next Man up, we’re burning daylight… – What part of swimming with an anvil is so difficult to fathom?
BTW: MT Rep Rosendale voted to halt the death spiral, yet our local Rep Zinke voted to spend/spend/spend.”
Express your opinion too: If you are not using social media yet, it is time to jump into the information war – 5GW! Help Save America!
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Message from Rep Rosendale:
I’m proud to support President Trump. Under the Trump presidency, we had a booming economy, a secure border, and peace around the world. It’s time for America to send him back to the White House! Next up is the New Hampshire primary.
Link to support: Matt Rosendale for Montana: Meet Matt (mattformontana.com)
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Rep. Rosendale will not vote to fund the government until the border is secured
Washington, January 4, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released the following statement regarding the invasion at the southern border:“There is a never-before-seen security crisis taking place at our southern border due to the America Last policies of President Biden and Sec. Mayorkas,” said Rep. Rosendale. “Congress must utilize every tool we have available to us to secure the border, including shutting Washington down!
Key Background:
- In December alone, a record 302,000 illegal immigrants crossed the United States southern border with Mexico.
- Rep. Rosendale reintroduced the Secure America’s Borders First Act in 2023 to force President Biden to build the wall and control the border before any more taxpayer dollars can be sent overseas to Kiev.
- Rep. Rosendale voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, to end Joe Biden’s open-border policies.
- Rep. Rosendale joined Rep. Biggs and 33 other colleagues on a resolution to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his dereliction of duty, allowing for the invasion at the southern border.
- Rep. Rosendale co-sponsored the State Border Defense Act which allows states to carry out immigration law themselves without having to wait on the Biden Administration.
- Rep. Rosendale voted in favor of the DHS appropriations bill which allocates $2 billion for physical barriers and funding for 22,000 border patrol agents.
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Rep Ryan Zinke on What ‘Lord Fauci’ Did to Businesses
(January 11, 2024)
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Rep Matt Rosendale Fights for the Safety of Montanans
Rosendale says he will not stand by and allow dangerous migrants to be released into our state.
See Rep Rosendale’s post from Nov 30 (with a letter to Gov. Gianforte) on X here.
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OATH OF OFFICE
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.
Montanans THANK Matt Rosendale for standing up to the corrupt, power hungry, elite in Congress!
Political Signage
POLITICAL SIGNS
Commissioner of Political Practices
Information on Political Signs
What is the COPP’s role with political signs? And what are the disclaimer requirements for political signs?
(see the below information as a PDF)
When it comes to political signs, the COPP has jurisdiction only in upholding and enforcing ATTRIBUTION requirements. In other words, the only oversight over political signs that the COPP has is in ensuring the required “paid for by” attribution message is included, and that the expense is disclosed fully in a campaign finance report.
The COPP does not have oversight over when citizens may begin to display political signs or when those signs must be taken down.
Click here for Information on ‘PAID FOR BY’, what it must include, FAQ, and Updated Non-Attributed Material
Attribution Information: All election and electioneering communications are legally required to include attribution that identifies the entity that paid for the communication.
All paid campaign materials meant to support a candidate or ballot issue must include a “paid for by” attribution message disclosing the entity that financed the material. This includes—but is not limited to—campaign mailers, radio ads, yard signs, boosted Facebook or Instagram posts, etc. The ‘PAID FOR BY’ message must be large enough to be readable, and must identify the entity who financed the communication, and their listed mailing address. Attribution requirements vary between candidates and committees. For more information, familiarize yourself with attribution requirements and how to report paid political communications.
If the material is too small for the disclaimer to be included (e.g. with a text, keychain, etc.), a copy of the material and the attribution information must be sent to the COPP to be approved for use to avoid potential campaign practices complaints. This information is publicly accessible on the COPP’s website. For more details on non-attributed campaign communications, review this information. More guidance on the “paid for by” attribution requirements is available on the COPP’s website.
See Mont. Code Ann 13-25-225 and 44.11.601(2) ARM for the full attribution requirements and applicability.
What is the role of local government in determining political sign timelines? (e.g. when signs can go up and must be taken down?)
The Office of Political Practices often receives phone inquiries regarding the timeline for placing political signs. As stated above, the COPP has no jurisdiction over when political signs may be displayed, and does not know the specific requirements for each Montana municipality. Local governments (I.e. a city council or county commission) are responsible for regulating when political signs may be placed and when they must be taken down. Contact your local city or county government for more information.
The Montana Department of Transportation is responsible for sign regulations along Montana roadways or right of way (see the below information for more details).
What is the role of the Montana Department of Transportation (MTDOT) in regulating the placement of political signs on Montana roadways?
(This information comes from a 2012 notices from the MTDOT’s Right of Way Bureau)
Political campaign committees, and candidates are being reminded again about restrictions on where their signs can be placed. Signs on highway fences, utility poles, and otherwise on state right of way are not allowed and are being removed by Department of Transportation crews.
With landowner’s consent, political signs may be placed alongside the highway on privately owned land. Many signs are being placed in ditches or on the highway side of fences. State crews must remove them and store them until the owners can pick them up. Candidates, and their supporters should make sure their signs are placed on private property.
Federal law requires that any sign intended to be read from the highway must be regulated by the state. In Montana, as in other states, controlling signs is the responsibility of the Department of Transportation. Failure to control signs brings the threat of federal sanctions and can disrupt highway improvement projects.
It is unsafe, and illegal to drive or park in a ditch along a highway to install a sign on private property. Within 30 days following the applicable election the signs should be removed.
The candidates’ cooperation in adhering to the regulations, and statutes will benefit the Department of Highways, and the taxpayers of Montana.
Contact information:
- Right of Way Bureau: (406) 444-6055 www.mdt.mt.gov/mdt/organization/precon.shtml
- Rob Stapley, Bureau Chief (406) 444-6063
- Gabe Priebe – Traffic and Safety Bureau Chief (406) 444-9252
What guidance do the Administrative Rules of Montana offer on political signs? (see 18.6.246, ARM)
(1) Signs promoting political candidates or issues shall be placed on private property only and cannot be placed without the permission of the property owner. Political signs must comply with sign standards found in 75-15-113, MCA, and ARM 18.6.231, unless otherwise specified in this rule.
(2) Political signs must not:
(a) be placed on or allow any portion to intrude in the public right-of-way or on public property; and
(b) be placed within 100 feet of any entrance to the building in which a polling place is located.
(3) Political signs will not be considered in determining the spacing required between conforming off-premises outdoor advertising signs.
(4) Political signs must be removed within 14 days following the applicable election. The department shall notify the landowner of illegal signs which are not removed within 14 days. The signs shall be removed by the department 24 hours after notification to the landowner. The department shall retain removed political signs for five working days after notification of removal before their destruction. The sign owner may retrieve the signs during this period.
(5) Signs that pose a traffic hazard may be removed by the department without prior notification to the sign owner.
(6) Political signs do not require permits and are not subject to permit fees.
History: 75-15-121, MCA; IMP, 75-15-111, MCA; NEW, 1996 MAR p. 1855, Eff. 7/4/96; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 2476, Eff. 11/27/08; AMD, 2012 MAR p. 185, Eff. 1/27/12; AMD, 2016 MAR p. 1440, Eff. 8/20/16.
