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Anyone can have say at Montana Legislature

January 4, 2009 /

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Testifying before legislative committees isn’t just for professional lobbyists. Anyone can have a say at the Legislature.

Montana’s Legislature encourages citizen participation. Legislators often look forward to hearing how a bill affects individuals in Montana.

For pointers, check the Legislature’s Web site at http://leg.mt.gov/css/default.asp. On the left side, click “About the Legislature.” Then click “Lawmaking Process.” Then click “Testifying before a committee.”

Full Story: http://helenair.com/articles/2009/01/04/state/70st_090104_testify.txt

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Legislative lexicon

By JENNIFER McKEE, IR State Bureau

The Montana Legislature is a special place, populated by special people, and, as such, it has its own special language. Lawmakers don’t address their peers from podiums.

Heavens, no.

Full Story: http://helenair.com/articles/2009/01/04/state/75st_090104_lexicon.txt