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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · 26d

Another government shutdown looming, and working families will be the ones to pay the price–and that’s on top of the layoffs, healthcare cuts, and revoked education funding that Congress has already passed.

mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · 28d

Unlike what some pushing false info would have you believe, abortion drugs like mifepristone have repeatedly been proven safe for patients. The fight against access to mifepristone happening in Congress and here in Montana is yet another attack on our right to reproductive care.

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · 29d

We must demand better policies that will set our future generations up for success. Read more here: bit.ly/4nHWQzj

New SNAP, Medicaid rules could cost many kids free school meals

Recent changes tightening eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid could leave hundreds of thousands of families without benefits.

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · 29d

When critical services like food assistance and healthcare are made harder to access, it’s our kids who pay the price. Tightened SNAP & Medicaid eligibility = fewer kids well-fed and prepared to learn.

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 19

Present alternatives, and meet people where they are when you can.

mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 19

When you see harmful or misleading information online, remember not to engage with it, even to call it out. Remember to leverage your personal relationships with people who may be contributing to the disinformation, and ask questions.

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 19

Especially in tense times, it falls on each of us to refuse to contribute to disinformation running wild. It’s easy to post and share things quickly and without being thoughtful, but it’s important to check your facts and pause.

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 18

Whether it’s an iced tea or a snack, or a replacement part for your car, tariffs are driving up costs across the board. But we don’t know what we’ll do if they come for the hot dogs next!

mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 15

You can read more about the Department of Interior's plans for the LWCF here: bit.ly/4pnweoX

Changes to LWCF Draw Sharp Rebukes from Outdoor Recreation Groups - Flathead Beacon

As predicted, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum this week issued an order implementing changes to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the popular bipartisan funding apparatus that uses offshore ...

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 15

The Department of Interior just dropped a new order that threatens the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – an extremely successful conservation program that protects Montana's public lands.

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 10

There’s no time to wait. Public lands are at risk of being stripped away for profit. If lost, there is no going back. We have until September 19th to submit public comments in defense of the Roadless Rule that protects the wild places we love: bit.ly/460vzAJ

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 8

Municipal elections determine the changes that impact your day-to-day, and you deserve a voice in those changes. Vote in your upcoming local elections!

mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 8

Municipal elections are happening across Montana this year, but what does that mean? What does your local municipality do? Well, the bottom line is that if you’re seeing changes in your neighborhood, it’s probably something your municipal government decided!

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 3

Montana wildfire season is in full swing. Before you head out to recreate, be sure to check the area for any fires or fire restrictions. You can find all the info you need at www.mtfireinfo.org

mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Sep 2

The YAM is facing serious county funding cuts. This puts youth programs, community outreach, and access to the arts at risk. Contact the Yellowstone County Commission today and urge them to restore YAM funding. Learn more and take action: artmuseum.org/act-now

mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Aug 29

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Labor Day this weekend? Our friends at the AFL-CIO MT compiled a list of pro-worker, pro-fun events happening across the state. Tag a friend who you want to see at the Labor Day celebration in your community!

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Aug 28

You may see people talking about the bill allowing for more deductions for taxpayers 65 and over. This is true! But, while these deductions are coming, there is a “phaseout threshold,” which means that these deductions will not apply to everyone.

mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Aug 28

It’s important to make sure the information you’re seeing and sharing about the massive federal spending bill covers the big picture.

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Aug 27

Leaving it blank or marking a date inconsistent with your voter registration will result in your ballot being rejected, so pay close attention! Your birth year is NOT required for the primary election in September, but it will be included just for practice.

mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Aug 27

Helena is having its first municipal primary election in two decades! Some important changes were made in the 2025 legislature, though, and here’s what you need to know. Starting on 10/1/25, all mail-in and absentee ballots will require your birth year on the ballot envelope.

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Aug 26

On Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate the longstanding tradition of Montana women using the ballot box to advance their own futures, and those of their families and communities.

mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Aug 25

Our National Parks belong to all Montanans. Let’s champion our parks and give them what they need to thrive so that they’re protected for the next 99 years and beyond!

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Aug 22

You can read more about what this federal funding cut might mean for your family here: bit.ly/4mjiBFi

As MT child care industry continues to struggle, a program proven to help comes to an end

Some workers with their own kids in day care will soon face a choice: pony up the cash to cover staggering increases to tuition payments or cut back on work.

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mtmegaphone.bsky.social @mtmegaphone.bsky.social · Aug 22

FYI: Having a child in full-time daycare in Montana is more expensive than 4 years of in-state university tuition – and the Trump administration just cut the funding for a pilot program that was helping families across Montana afford the cost.

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