This week didn’t make us cry! Yay!! Oh also, John and Zuri have some guests! But before that… This week was transmittal - hope you got your rest. We are now diving into the second half of our legislative session! 

On to our guests!! We are so happy to be joined this week by Carl Anderson & Tess Rosbarsky from MontPIRG! They share what they have been keeping an eye this leg session. 

Want to learn more about MontPIRG? Head to their website, give them a call (406) 243-2908 and, follow them on instagram @montpirg.

Events:

• On Wednesday, March 19th at 11am, the Montana Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is holding a Rally Day at 11am in the Capitol Rotunda. This rally is a great opportunity for ANYONE to come show support for legislation that helps people living with disabilities in Montana.
• On Thursday, March 27th, MontPIRG will be hosting a Lobby Day at the Montana State Capitol in Helena advocating for students, tenants and general consumer protection issues. Deadline is soon, so sign up ASAP! 
• Queer Skillshare: Vision boarding with Transvisible Montana  on March 18, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at the Headwaters Confluence Center, 119 W Main St Fl 1, Missoula, MT 59802
• Forward Montana UM Student Group Meeting on March 21, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM at The Branch Center, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812
• Art Craft with the Making Place on March 22, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Uptown Hearth, 619 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

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Hosted by Zuri Moreno & John Bazant 

Edited by Ashley Lobao

Music by Cowboy Calamity