This week ended with some drama!! like, "tmr we're gonna duel" type drama. In this episode we chat about some important legislative bills, a villain who is scared & petty, and a hero who stood up for the health of montanans.

Remember, folks these senators and representatives, represent YOU. and so we REALLY REALLY want you to reach out to them so that they don't forget that.

And hey, maybe this weekend you do something that brings you joy!

Here is that link for the online portal where you can message you legislator!

Capitol Events: 

• On Thursday, February 13, join us and our partners at the I <3 Montana Constitution Rally. Gohere to learn more and RSVP. 

• On Friday February 14 through Saturday February 15, join our partner Catalyst MT at their annual Policy Leadership Institute. The 2-day conference will cover a wide-range of policy issues, and include skill building sessions. Learn more and sign uphere!

FMT Events: 

Forward Montana legislative team will be hosting aseries of zoom events. We’ll walk you through what’s happening at the Legislature around LGBTQ+ Rights, Reproductive Rights and Housing! 

• LGBTQ+ Rights Session: 2/18/2025 with Morgan, our LGBTQ+ and Voter Engagement Organizer

• Reproductive Rights Session:2/20/2025 with Taryn, our Reproductive Rights and Voter Engagement Organizer

• Housing issues session: 2/27/2025 with Sage, our Housing and Voter Engagement Organizer

Local events: 

• Missoula Community Soup Night 

• Come decompress, be in community, and talk shit about your legislators all while eating some mouth watering soup. BYOB (bring your own bowl) 

• Feb 9th, 7-9pm 

422 W Alder St, Missoula, MT 59802  

• Commissioners Chat: Bozeman Growth 

• Come and join the Forward Montana team in chatting with two of our city commissioners! We will have two commissioners in the room who want to hear more from our young community members who are renters! 

• February 10, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

• Bozeman Office, 125 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715 

• MSU FMT Club Meeting 

• Come join the Forward Montana club for community, crafts and civic engagement!

• February 10, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

• Wilson Hall, Wilson Hall, Bozeman, MT 59715 

Stay engaged this session and make your thoughts known to your legislators! Looking for some pointers on giving public comment? We've got you covered with a handy one pager on best practices. 

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Hosted by Zuri Moreno & John Bazant 

Edited by Ashley Lobao

Music by Cowboy Calamity