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Matt Regier, MT Senate President Has Encouraging Words

In his opinion published by the Missoulian, Matt Regier says

Real Republicans defend the party’s voters from swamp bosses.

‘…. Under new leadership, the MTGOP is focused on protecting Republican voters and questioning entrenched Helena “Swamp Bosses” who have abused the Republican brand to maintain power in state government. Heading into the 2026 midterms and 2027 session, Republicans are focused on addressing property taxes, judicial transparency, and election integrity – priorities that would be further along if not for obstruction by Democrats and the self-proclaimed Republicans who empowered them…’

This article is a reminder of a strategy of the left: demoralization. Do not let them accomplish this goal! Stay focused, America First Patriots, and keep fighting for policies that will help America prosper.

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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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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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Volunteers Help Improve Local Governance

On April 25, Larry Ashcraft presented results of the audit a group of volunteering citizens is performing on Polson City.

Larry Ashcraft spoke to a full room at the Pachyderm Club meeting yesterday. It is already obvious that those who are most affected by decisions made by the City Council, for example, can bring about change just by being vigilant, asking questions, and keeping an eye on what is being done and how it is being done. Be sure to thank Larry and his four fellow committee members for volunteering their time for all Polson residents! Without the volunteers, the City Council would have had to appoint their own auditors to audit them… This audit was voted for by the residents.

This summer there will be two public meetings for residents to participate in. The audit commission is inviting residents to contact them with concerns. Minutes of the presentation at the Pachyderm meeting will be available soon on this website under “Who We Are/Pachyderms”.

The Lake County Leader wrote: Polson Study Commission welcomes input | Lake County Leader

Contact information included in the Leader 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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