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Your Future Is in the Crosshairs

Information shared at the Lake County Republican Women’s meeting on August 4 was an eye-opener for anyone who hasn’t already looked into the implications of the proposed PROTECT Act.

Those participating in the meeting – a larger crowd than usual – watched the very enlightening video presentation by Linda Sauer, a founding member of Montana Citizens Action Group. After the video, Tracy Sharp, Representative for HD12, added mind blowing insight into what the PROTECT Act actually adds up to – another attack on the Republic. We were not only given information – this is a call to action. Citizens need to stand up for their rights and the Republican form of government. ONE nation under God.

Link to the video:

Linda Sauer’s Presentation on PROTECT Act

A text version of the points Linda is making can also be found in the July edition of the Last Chance Patriot Newsletter. Link to the newsletter HERE.

Video message in PDF format: Daines PROTECT Act article from May LCP newsletter

Links to contact information have been posted under “Take Action”, or, as Linda Sauer says, you can ask MTCAG for them by email: citizens@mtcag.org . Always remember to be polite in your communications.

Note that most committee members also have accounts on X:

@RepJeffHurd; @RepAmata; @RepMcDowell; #RepTimWahlberg (no account found); @Jim_Jordan; @RepLaMalfa; @RepMikeKennedy; @lisamurkowski; @SenJohnHoeven; @SenatorCantwell; @SenMullin; @SenTinaSmith; @JerryMoran; @SenBrianSchatz; @SteveDaines; @SenCortezMasto; @SenatorRounds; @SenatorLujan

We were informed that US Representative Ryan Zinke HAS withdrawn his support for HB 3773, but while thanking him, it doesn’t hurt to ask him to put pressure on others to do the same! In the US Senate, Senator Daines is apparently still pushing forward on the issue (SB 1967). Hopefully, we can get him to change his mind as well.

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Slides shown by Tracy Sharp gave listeners serious pause.  If there ever was a time for grassroots to activate, it is now!

“Another step towards nation-state status for tribes. We are in the way: See LANDBACK (Google)”

What happened to equal protection under the law?

No PROTECT ACT, Paper by Tracy Sharp 7 18 25

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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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CALENDAR

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Lake County Republican Headquarters (HQ’s)

THE SHOE (Suite C located at 840 Shoreline Dr, Polson, MT 59860).

OPEN DAILY UNTIL ELECTIONS:
Monday – Saturday 10 am to 6 pm | Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm
Volunteers are needed! If you are interested in helping, please contact Donna Winn: dwinn0009@hotmail.com

Phone Bank every Wednesday in October

4:00-6:00 pm at the Lake County Republican HQ
Volunteers send texts and/or make phone calls reminding people to vote in the upcoming November 3 election

 OCT 5 – Lake County Republican Women Meeting – Noon (12 pm). Speakers: Linda Sauer and Kathleen Marquardt at the Election HQ

OCT 6 – LCRCC Meeting – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Election HQ

OCT 9 – Pachyderm Meeting – Noon (12 pm) at Polson Rural Fire Station. Speaker: Larry Ashcraft, discussing the City of Polson audit results.

OCT 13 – Flag Waving 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm @ the corner of Highway 35 and 1st Street East

OCT 23 – Pachyderm Meeting – Noon (12 pm) at Polson Rural Fire Station. Speaker: Carolyn Hall, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, will share education updates and news.

OCT 27 – Flag Waving 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm @ the corner of Highway 35 and 1st Street East

NOV 2 – LCRW Meeting – 12 noon at Lake County Republican Headquarters – immediately after the LCRW meeting, we will be flag waving at First Interstate Bank to encourage folks to get out and vote!

NOV 3 – Election Day – Get out and vote and encourage everyone you know to vote!

NOV 10 – LCRCC Plenary Meeting – 6:30pm at the Polson Rural Fire Station

NOV 13 – ONLY Pachyderm Meeting in November! – Will be held at the Polson Rural Fire station – speaker is TBD

RECURRING EVENTS

  • Lake County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC): A community volunteer and leadership organization that meets the FIRST TUESDAY of each month at 6:30 PM in Polson, Montana.
  • Lake County Republican Women (LCRW): This group is open to both men and women, and meets the FIRST MONDAY of each month at 12 noon in Polson, Montana.
  • Lake County 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 District, 25 Regatta Road, Polson, Montana.

 

2025 MT Legislature

“Our Constitution was made only for moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” – John Adams

 

 Montana Constitution Download
Mark L Nolan HD 10

SENATE DISTRICT 6
Mark Lee Noland (R)

P.O. Box 1852
Bigfork MT 59911-1852
(406) 253-8982
E-mail: Mark Noland

HOUSE DISTRICT 12

Tracy Sharp (R)

PO Box 548, Polson, MT 59860

(406) 407-2197

E-mail: Tracy.Sharp@legmt.gov

HOUSE DISTRICT 13

Linda Reksten (R)

118 Long Lake Drive
Polson MT 59860
 (406) 471-8359
E-mail: Linda Reksten

See what her key policy issues are for 2025: Key Policy Points

 

HOUSE DISTRICT 15

Thedis Crowe (D)

P.O. BOX 2114
BROWNING, MT 59417

E-mail: Thedis.Crowe@legmt.gov

HOUSE DISTRICT 91

Shelly Fyant (D)
33543 McLeod Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 546-5633
Email: Shelly.Fyant@legmt.gov

 

 

 

HOUSE DISTRICT 10 

BOB KEENAN
Elected: 6 Nov 2018
Term ends 2025
PO BOX 697
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 250-4111
E-mail: Bob.Keenan@legmt.gov

Click Here for Voting Record

 

 

 

SENATE ~ DISTRICT 7  
GREG HERTZ
Republican
P.O. BOX 1747
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 253-9505
E-mail: Greg.Hertz@legmt.gov

SENATE ~ DISTRICT 8  

Susan Webber (D)

Term: 2019 to 2027
PO BOX 1011
Browning, MT 59417

(406) 450-1894

| E-mail: nitzitapii@gmail.com

 

 

 

SENATE DISTRICT 46

Jacinda Morigeau (D)

2021 S Couture Loop, Arlee MT 59804

(406)298-3416

E-mail: Jacinda.Morigeau@legmt.gov

 

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Note that during the 2023 session, the Lake County Republican Central Committee pioneered a new way for the grassroots to get involved in the legislative process: a Legislative Committee, in which members of the community can assess suggested bills before they are put forward. More active citizens are needed to bring their experience and knowledge in various matters to the table. YOU have more to contribute than you realize.

Read the Legislative Committee report:

Legislative Committee After Actions Report

STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!

See if your state has already passed a related bill, or has one in the works.  Go to Bill Explorer

  1. Find your State Representatives. You can find your State Senators and Representatives below. 
  2. Call and Email
  • Know your information.
  • Be kind and confident.
  • Follow-up via call and email.  

Hello, does Representative ______ have any plans to propose or support _________ legislation? This is very important to me. I did my research and saw we have/have not passed a bill on this topic in the past. I am hopeful that we will see a bill that protects all citizens from _______, not just specific industries, or whatever is appropriate to your concern. Please respond and let me know what has happened on this particular bill/subject. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Your Name

 

ACTION! ACTION! ACTION!

Representative government works best when you have a relationship with the people who represent you. After all, they can’t represent you unless they know who you are and what you care about. Here’s a simple way to tell them.

Please write a ‘Thank You’ note to your elected representatives and senators at the state and federal level. Welcome them to the new legislative session, it introduces you as their constituent, lets them know you are a Christian, reminds them of the biblical values you embrace, and pledges your prayer support during their term.

 

 

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ACTION! ACTION! ACTION!

Representative government works best when you have a relationship with the people who represent you. After all, they can’t represent you unless they know who you are and what you care about. Here’s a simple way to tell them.

Please write a ‘Thank You’ note to your elected representatives and senators at the state and federal level. Welcome them to the new legislative session, it introduces you as their constituent, lets them know you are a Christian, reminds them of the biblical values you embrace, and pledges your prayer support during their term.