Sally Mauk

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Capitol Talk: Taking stock of the 2025 session

1 week ago | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk |Lee Banville |Holly Michels

The 2025 session has adjourned and delivered on its promises of tax relief — but will taxpayers think they did enough? Republican leaders vow retribution for those in their ranks they felt betrayed the party. And the Capitol Talk team gives their biggest takeaways from this session. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program.
Capitol Talk: Budget work continues, lawmakers call out sexism

2 weeks ago | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk |Lee Banville |Holly Michels

The "bathroom" law remains stalled in the courts. Lawmakers appear poised to pass the state budget. Sen. Daines gets a presidential endorsement. And female senators call out sexism in the chamber. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Montana Free Press State Editor Holly Michels and Lee Banville, Director of the University of Montana School of Journalism and Professor of Political Reporting.
Capitol Talk: People power, due process and property taxes

3 weeks ago | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk |Lee Banville |Holly Michels

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez bring their "Fight Oligarchy" tour to Missoula, and their populist message has a familiar ring. Republican leaders criticize the tour as being out of touch with Americans' real concerns. Lawmakers continue to grapple with how best to keep a campaign promise to lower your property taxes. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program.
Capitol Talk: Protests, partisan judges and party loyalty

1 month ago | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk |Lee Banville |Holly Michels

Opposition to Trump Administration policies draws thousands of Montanans to protests. The state Republican party tries to excommunicate nine legislators from the party. Bills aimed at making judicial races overtly partisan appear to be failing. And members of the Blackfeet Nation sue over Canadian tariffs. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program.
Censure in the Senate; Pain in your pocketbook; Public lands in whose hands?

1 month ago | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk |Lee Banville |Holly Michels

Sen. Ellsworth gets his punishment. Montana's congressional delegation stands behind the Trump tariffs. Humanities Montana becomes a victim of the DOGE cuts. And, the old fight over who should own public lands resurfaces. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Montana Free Press State Editor Holly Michels and Lee Banville, Director of the University of Montana School of Journalism and Professor of Political Reporting.
No-bid contract exposed; Court affirms public's right to know; Jan. 6 rioters go free

Jan 24, 2025 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

A Republican state senator is in trouble for making a deal that may not pass the smell test. The Montana press wins a court case against the Legislature over transparency. Some Montanans get frozen out of the Trump inauguration ceremony. And Montanans imprisoned for attacking the Capitol on January 6th are freed by the new Administration. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program.
Capitol Talk: Week 1 brings a contentious start and familiar themes

Jan 11, 2025 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

The first week of the 2025 Legislature gets off to a contentious start. Gov. Gianforte invites Elon Musk to Montana. Legislative leaders plan to revive efforts to change the judiciary. Newly sworn-in Senator Tim Sheehy is wasting no time making a splash. Retiring Congressman Matt Rosendale makes a quiet exit. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program.
Campaign Beat 2024 election debrief

Nov 8, 2024 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

Republicans sweep to victory in Montana's top races. Montana's newly elected Senator promises to bring people together. Voters say ‘yes’ to protecting the right to an abortion. Democrats celebrate a few legislative victories, but have a serious reckoning ahead. Campaign Beat is MTPR's weekly political analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Lee Newspapers State Bureau Chief Holly Michels and UM Political Science Professor and Mansfield Center Fellow Rob Saldin.
Early voting, tight races and relief from all the ads. Election day is almost here

Nov 1, 2024 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

Polls and pundits will soon be proven right or wrong. Last-ditch ads stray further from the facts. Early voting is higher in some counties than others. Campaign Beat is MTPR's weekly political analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Lee Newspapers State Bureau Chief Holly Michels and UM Political Science Professor and Mansfield Center Fellow Rob Saldin. Tune in on-air Saturdays at 9:45 a.m. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Knudsen sanctions; Bullet wounds and business deals; Courts and the culture war

Oct 25, 2024 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

Montana’s attorney general faces an unprecedented sanction, but he still expects to be re-elected. A former park ranger insists Senate candidate Tim Sheehy accidentally shot himself in Glacier Park, despite the candidate’s denials. An outside group tries to insert the debate over trans athletes into a Montana Supreme Court race. Campaign Beat is MTPR's weekly political analysis program.