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🏛️ Structure of Montana State Government

Executive Branch

• Led by the Governor (currently Greg Gianforte).

• Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and State Auditor (Commissioner of Securities and Insurance).

• Governor's Office Website

Legislative Branch

• Montana Legislature: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (100 members) and the Senate (50 members).

• Montana House of Representatives Website

• Montana State Senate Website

Judicial Branch

• Led by the Montana Supreme Court, with District Courts, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts.

• Montana Judicial Branch Website

🗳️ Elections and Voter Information

• Montana Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.

• Register to Vote

• Elections & Voting Info

• Montana Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.

• Voter Guide Portal

📊 Key Political Issues in Montana

• Public Land Use and Conservation

• Climate Change and Renewable Energy

• Rural Healthcare Access

• Education Funding and School Infrastructure

• Affordable Housing and Urban Development

• Economic Development in Rural Areas

🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism

• League of Women Voters of Montana: Encourages informed and active civic participation.

  • LWV Montana Website

• Montana Wilderness Association: Advocates for public land preservation and outdoor access.

  • MWA Website

• Montana Environmental Information Center: Focused on environmental advocacy and policy.

  • MEIC Website

📰 Stay Informed

• Billings Gazette: Covers statewide politics and policy issues.

  • Billings Gazette Website

• Montana Free Press: Nonprofit newsroom focused on Montana politics and government.

  • Montana Free Press Website

• Montana Public Radio (MTPR): Offers in-depth reporting on state government and local issues.

  • MTPR Website

📚 Educational Resources

• Montana State Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.

  • Montana State Archives Website

• BallotPedia Montana: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.

  • Ballotpedia Montana

📱 Useful Tools and Apps

• Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.

  • Countable App

• CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.

  • CivicEngage Website