The Session
The campaign rhetoric, struggles for political power and results of the election converge in the meeting of the Montana Legislature. Join us here Monday mornings for a breakdown of the latest action we’re watching in the statehouse. From Montana Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio and Montana Free Press.
The Session 2025 legislative recap
Do you have questions about the results of the 69th legislative session and how they may affect you? Learn about the key bills, big debates, party politics and what’s next for Montana’s laws from the journalists who were there. Ask your questions and join us May 7 for a live recording of "The Session." Register here.
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The 69th Legislature is starting week 17, it's likely the last week of the session. Political tension are roiling as lawmakers narrow in on the final pieces of the state budget and property tax relief. -
It's week 16 of the 69th Legislature is kicking off week 15. Lawmakers have been talking about proposals to improve access to child care and teacher pay. This is 'The Session', a look at the policy and politics inside the Montana statehouse.
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The 69th Legislature is kicking off week 15. Today, we're talking about health policy. This is 'The Session', a look at the policy and politics inside the Montana statehouse.
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The 69th Legislature has less than a month left. Today, we're talking money. This is The Session, a look at the policy and politics inside the statehouse. This week, MTPR's Shaylee Ragar is joined by Eric Dietrich from the Montana Free Press.
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It's week 13 for the 69th Legislature. Proposals to regulate the judiciary are seeing limited success. And a public utility is seeking legislative protection during wildfire season. This is The Session, a look at the policy and politics inside the Montana statehouse.
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It's week 12 for the 69th Legislature. Lawmakers are considering policy related to the Montana State Hospital and health and welfare in Indian Country.This is The Session, a look at the policy and politics inside the Montana State House.
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The 69th legislature is starting Week 11. Today, Democratic House Minority Leader Katie Sullivan joins the podcast to share her thoughts on the first half of the session, the policy advancing through the statehouse and what she expects in the second half.
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The 69th Legislature is starting Week 11 today. Republican Senate President Matt Regier joins the podcast.
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The 69th Legislature went on spring break on Friday. Lawmakers have passed the halfway point and an important procedural deadline. It was a mad dash for lawmakers to get work done ahead of time. This is The Session, a look at the policy and politics inside the Montana State House. Tom Lutey and Eric Dietrich of the Montana Free Press join Montana Public Radio's Shaylee Ragar for this week's update.
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The 69th legislature is starting week eight of the session. Priority legislation for the Montana American Indian Caucus is revived and advancing through the statehouse. Lawmakers are at odds over how best to ease the burden of property taxes. This is The Session a look at the policy and politics inside the Montana statehouse.
