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Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto

The Daily Interlake wrote:

State will reimburse jails holding inmates awaiting mental health evaluations

by MICAH DREW Daily Montanan
| July 22, 2025 12:00 AM

“The Montana Legislature voted to override Gov. Greg Gianforte’s veto of a bill that would use state funds to reimburse counties some of the cost of holding inmates in local detention facilities while awaiting mental health evaluations or treatments.

House Bill 643, brought by Rep. Tracy Sharp, R-Polson, was seen by many as a stop-gap measure to address rising costs to counties that have seen increased mental health issues arising in civil and criminal cases.”

Read the full story HERE.

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Senator Hertz Rebuts Democrat Talking Points on OBBB

State Senator Greg Hertz Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 on KJJR 

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) passed by Congress and signed by President Trump is a game changer that will benefit middle-income, working-class Montanans. Yet Montana Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers (Montana’s top Democrat) said “I just think it is a betrayal of working Montanans and Americans,” mirroring national Democrats’ political talking points. One must wonder if elected Democrats even read or understand the bill. Read more HERE or click the image above.

July 16, 2025

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Non-Tribal Citizens Slammed Again

Another succinct recap of current events put out by Last Chance Patriot.

Of special interest to Lake County residents: An assessment of HR 3773 and S 1967, identical bills titled the Protection for Reservation Occupants against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today Act of 2025, or the PROTECT Act of 2025. What are the implications for non-tribal citizens? Please follow and weigh in on this matter!

Read this article by Linda Sauer,

Leo Hohmann‘s article “America’s schizophrenic foreign/domestic policies and how it empowers the enemy within”,

and so much more HERE.

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For the Protect Act bill text, contact information for the committee members, and much more,  please see the minutes and attachments posted under “Who We Are/Pachyderm Club”, Meeting Minutes June 27.

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Standing for America

From America’s Future – the newsletter:

“The violence that began in Los Angeles last week, as rioters took to the streets to destroy property and threaten law-abiding citizens and law enforcement officers, has spread to New York, Chicago, Seattle, and Portland, among others. The purpose of the protests is to thwart Trump’s central campaign promise, which is indeed the cornerstone of his second term: to deport the tens of millions of foreigners who entered America illegally. […]

More importantly, there are the political officials who incentivized their crime by promising them healthcare, welfare, housing, and other freebies. Free for them, that is, and a great economic and political benefit to the corrupt ruling class that brought them here to suppress American wages and replace an electorate consisting of free-born men and women with a cohort of clients. But it costs us dearly, not just in dollars but in dignity, too. […]

And that’s why we elected Donald Trump — to help us get back our country, to make America great again. So we stand with him against the mobs backed by the political and corporate establishment, and we stand with him against the media attacking him for doing what’s right for America. […]”

Click the image to read the full article.

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‘America’s Worst Court’

Great reminder from a Lake County resident about why Montana citizens need to continue to fight judicial tyranny.

In an article from August 28, 2024, Mark Pulliam with The Federalist wrote:

“One elected official, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, has been suffering for bravely confronting the state court’s wrath and incompetence. Knudsen, a Republican, has become the victim of lawfare for simply doing his job — defending state laws in court.” Read the full article: How ‘America’s Worst Court’ Blocks Judicial Reform

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Undersheriff Ben Woods to Bring Updates Oct. 10

 

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Mark your calendars for upcoming events:
Oct. 10 – Pachyderm meeting, Ben Woods – Lake County Sheriff’s office, 12 noon
Oct. 14 – Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day. Flag waving in Polson at the corner of Hwy 93 and 1st St East, 4-5:30 pm.
Times and venues for recurring events are also described at the bottom of this page.
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Pachyderm Club hosting Undersheriff Woods – October 10

Our next Pachyderm meeting will be held on Friday, October 10 at 12 noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station located at 25 Regatta Rd. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Undersheriff Ben Woods from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.  Ben will provide updates on what is going on in Lake County as well as be available to answer any questions you may have.
We hope to see a good turn out to support Ben coming to speak to our group!

Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day – October 14

The United States Government has designated Tuesday, October 14 as a day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk.
The Polson Flag wavers will be waving their United States Flags to honor Charlie on October 14 from 4:00PM-5:30PM on Hwy 93 at the First Interstate bank location – 49573 US Hwy 93.  We hope to have a large turnout for this event to honor Charlie and everything he did to bring this country together as well as what Turning Point USA will continue to do going forward.
We will be putting up fliers as we get closer to the event but please mark your calendars and share this with all of your friends, family, neighbors etc.  We want a larger crowd than the Prayer Vigil – fill all 4 corners and line the street to honor Charlie!
As a heads up, there are websites that are selling Day of Remembrance t-shirts and hats so come dressed to honor Charlie with patriotic colors or Charlie gear!

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In case you missed it:

Lake County Republican Women were guided by Carolyn Hall, Superintended of Schools, at the new courthouse annex on Oct. 6. Clearly a rewarding visit!

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On September 18, there was a memorable vigil to pray for Charlie Kirk’s family, friends, and the freedoms that were attacked on September 10. The event was spearheaded by Kathy Shore, Chair of Lake County Republican Women. Beautiful! Thank you, Kathy, and all those that helped with uplifting words, prayers, flowers, flags, posters, sound systems, etc. Not to forget our law enforcement officers that put their own security at risk to keep us safe in exercising our freedoms! Thank you.

Watch the recording made by David Passieri HERE.

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Plan on attending meetings if at all possible with your schedule. There is so much to know and learn. Your part in promoting what you learn could be as simple as telling your friends all about it!

Get involved!

Attend meetings to see how you can help. The wins we now celebrate can be attributed to people who put their hearts into the fight. There are so many ways YOU can contribute!

Local Action Equals National Impact. Stay in the Know!

(>>> General Michael Flynn)

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BETTER DAYS AHEAD!

Watch video of Oct. 29, 2024, event HERE.

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For minutes from meetings, once typed out, please see the page of each group.

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NOTE! In October Lake County Republican Women will be meeting in the new courthouse annex and perhaps get acquainted with it, guided by Carolyn Hall, Superintendent of Schools.

 

Times and Locations for All America First Republican Recurring Events

 

  • Lake County Republican Women (LCRW): This group meets the FIRST MONDAY of each month at 12 noon at the Polson Library, 102 1st St East, Polson, Montana.
  • Pachyderms: The Pachyderm Club, the educational branch of the Republican party which features speakers and local officials of all political persuasions, meets the SECOND and FOURTH FRIDAY of each month at 12 noon at the Polson Rural Fire House, 25 Regatta Road, Polson, Montana.
  • Lake County Central Committee (LCRCC): The LCRCC meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month at 6:30PM at the Polson Rural Fire House, 25 Regatta Road, Polson, Montana.

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A reminder from our local thinker in the Hinterland: “Plato warned us: if you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, you are doomed to live under the rules of fools…”, and the fact of the matter is:

Local Action Equals National Impact. Stay in the Know!

(>>> General Michael Flynn)

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Come join us, and together we will save the Constitutional Republic from anarchy and tyranny!