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Missoulian editorial: Montana must defend its independent watchdogs

Gianforte

Brace yourselves, fellow Montanans. The 2021 legislative session may have ended, but the repercussions are still resounding.

It’s no surprise the Republican majority in the Legislature, with encouragement and agreement from a Republican governor, passed bills to reshape the state in accordance with their values and priorities. What was truly alarming were the vicious attacks on vulnerable individuals, the undermining of independent institutions and, ultimately, the utter lack of respect for the separation of powers and foundations of our system of government.

It’s left many Montanans wondering: Is this what voters wanted? Is this really what they thought they were voting for?

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