Briefs for March 24, 2021
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Montana HB 505 killed
News from Nathan Stein, House Minority Communications Director
HELENA — Democrats claim end to assault on conservation — Montana House Democrats killed HB 505, a bill that would have privatized one of Montana’s unmatched public resources — our elk — and prioritized hunting access for out-of-state tourists over Montana residents. “HB 505 was an attack on Montana’s hunters and hunting heritage; making elk a private resource to be enjoyed by a few out-of-staters and landowners instead of hard-working Montanans,” said FWP Vice Chair Rep. Rob Farris-Olsen. “(This) is a big win for conservation, and a strong reflection of the overwhelming opposition that we heard from Montanans in committee and in messages to legislators.”
For more information contact Nathan Stein at: nathan.stein@mtleg.gov
Nominate a great history teacher
News from The Montana History Foundation
MONTANA — Nominations for the 2021 Montana History Teacher of the Year are due on Tuesday, March 30. This year – given all of the adjusting and creativity that has gone into teaching – we hope we can get as many teachers considered for the honor as possible.
