The third in a series of four Congressional Primary Debates continued to focus on agricultural and rural issues as District 1 democratic candidates Cora Neumann, Monica Tranel and Tom Winter took to the stage in Montana State University’s Inspiration Hall. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, Unit...
District Judge Dismisses New Challenge To Appointment Bill
District Court judge Mike McMahon has dismissed a lawsuit by former Democratic Representatives Tom Winter and Barbara Bessette challenging Montana’s new judicial appointment process. The case was the second attempt at taking down Senate Bill 140 passed by the GOP-dominated Legislature and signed by Republican Governor Greg Gianforte to a...
State Supreme Court Requested To Take Case On Governor-Appointed Judge
Two former Democratic lawmakers Tom Winter and Barbara Bessette challenging Montana’s new judicial appointment process have asked the Montana Supreme Court take their case from the District Court saying the governor’s appointment of a Cascade County District Court judge has created urgency for a decision. They petitioned the court ...