What the Helena is a podcast from Forward Montana that attempts to answer the questions: what the hell is going on in the Montana State Legislature, and why sho...
Take a deep breath cause the first week of the 2025 Legislative Session is over! Anyone else feel like each Session gets a little bit more chaotic?
In this episode meet our two new hosts Zuri & John, as they take us through the happenings of the week from senate drama to a hopeful affordable housing bill!
Events:
Wednesday, January 15th join Montana’s from across the state at Capitol Flag Plaza (in front of the Capitol building) for the Montana Medicaid Rally. RSVP here!
Thursday January 16th at 12pm, join us at a virtual action to Call Your Lawmaker. This youth-led event will provide you with the tools and practice on how to contact your legislator - in particular, to invite them to the Climate Day of Action, happening on Friday, January 24th, in the Capitol Rotunda. RSVP here for the virtual call. More info here about the Climate Advocacy Day.
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Stay up to date with all things Forward Montana on Instagram @forward_montana!
Hosted by Zuri Moreno & John Bazant
Edited by Ashley Lobao
Music by Cowboy Calamity
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50. 2024 Wrap up
Well here we are - at the end of 2024.
Kiersten & Lyla convene to chat about how our year went at Forward Montana. We also hear from Zuri, our new Legislative Director, about what we can expect next year during the 2025 session.
Be sure to tune back in next year where we will be providing weekly updates - here & on our website!
Looking for more information about how the legislative session works? Head here!
You can follow Forward Montana on instagram @forward_montana and on Tiktok @forwardmontana.
This episode was hosted by Lyla & Kiersten and edited by Ashley.
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49. Montana's Housing Crisis
In this episode two of our staff members: Ashley & Sage talk about Montana's Housing Crisis. We talk about Zoning, Homelessness and the overall cost of housing in Montana.
Here are some resources pertaining to housing in Montana:
thehrdc.org/housing/
www.prohousingmissoula.org/
bzntenantsunited.org/
mthousingcoalition.org/
www.missoulahousing.org/
Cracking the Zoning code
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48. Taking care of yourself & your community
This episode we chat with two of our staff members Pari & Cassidy about taking a break and some other coping & self care methods! We also chat about our communities and how we can continue to care for those as well.
You can follow Forward Montana on Instagram @forward_montana and on TikTok @forwardmontana. Visit us online at forwardmontana.org.
This episode was hosted by Pari & Cassidy and edited by Ashley.
Additional Resources:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline- https://988lifeline.org/ Call: 988
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 800-273-8255 or chat with Lifeline
LGBT National Hotline- https://lgbthotline.org/national-hotline/ Call: 888-843-4564
LGBTQ+ Text Line- text “HOME” to 741-741.
Call BlackLine- https://www.callblackline.com/ Call: 800-604-5841
MH resources for marginalized communities https://afsp.org/mental-health-resources-for-marginalized-communities/
Montana 211- connects you with the community resources, services www.montana211.org
Loveland Foundation therapy fund for black women and girls
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47. CI - 126 & 127 with Erin Miller
In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Miller from Montanans for Election Reform to discuss Montana’s CI-126 and CI-127 ballot initiatives. Together, we explore what these proposals could mean for election integrity, access to voting, and the future of democracy in our state.
You can follow Forward Montana on instagram @forward_montana and on TikTok @forwardmontana. Visit us online at forwardmontana.org.
For more informaiton about Montanans for Election Reform visit yeson126mt.com.
This episode was hosted by Sophie and edited by Ashley.
Make sure you return your ballot early or head to the polls on NOV 5.
What the Helena is a podcast from Forward Montana that attempts to answer the questions: what the hell is going on in the Montana State Legislature, and why should I give a shit? Each week, we will provide updates on the goings-on at the Capitol, as well as tell listeners exactly what they can do to make their voices heard.
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