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We are in our third day of session and things are beginning to move along. Leadership in the House is strong and cooperation is high.  Looking forward to our first sub committee meeting on Friday, where we will be hearing … Continue reading →

Mark Blasdel is our new Speaker of the House of Representatives.  I’m very fortunate to have been able to spend some time with the Speaker over the past two years.  Speaker is Blasdel and I have similar voting patterns and … Continue reading →

I will be serving on the Appropriations Committee again this session, and, as I was two years ago, I will be serving on the Judicial Joint Sub-Committee.  Both committees are focused on budget approval, budget review, and fiscal responsibility.  I … Continue reading →

Thanks to all of you for your support, prayer, and kind words!  I’m looking forward to being back at work in the capital on January 7!  Thanks again!  rlb

Well, the day we’ve been looking for is here!   For some, its the day that the media advertisements are done.  For others, the day that we pick a certain candidate.  For me, it is the day that we exercise our … Continue reading →

Governor Walker from Wisconsin, spoke this evening in support of the Rick Hill/Jon Sonju for Montana Governor team.  His confidence in the team was very evident and the crowd caught the enthusiasm immediately.  Rick and Jon are a great match … Continue reading →

For those of you who vote absentee, you should have received your ballot in the mail by now.  It is an exciting time for America!  Our nation functions well because of you the voter, taking the responsibility to vote as … Continue reading →

As you might imagine, the campaign season is a fast paced time for all of the candidates!  I am spending 2-4 hours per day knocking on doors and visiting with folks in my district.  To all of you that I’ve seen … Continue reading →

America, Land that I Love.  Please join me as we remember what America was founded on.  Take time to reflect on the freedoms we have enjoyed, and those that fought and died to protect those freedoms.  May we always know … Continue reading →

America’s Supreme Court has made a huge step towards stripping the freedoms from Montanans and all Americans.  Their recent decision to uphold the 2010 Personal Health Care Act, nicknamed Obamacare, is at best a disappointment to me.  However, this now … Continue reading →