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News From Your Montana Policy InstituteApril, 2011

Reforming Health Care "Reform" in Montana

MPI had a great time in Helena on March 15th hosting a panel of legislators discussing their efforts to roll back Obamacare.  If you missed it, watch the whole thing on MPI's YouTube channel.

Also check out MPI's latest guest editorials on the legislature's efforts at reforming "reform." Senior Fellow Rob Natelson talks about the latest efforts here, and MPI president Carl Graham teamed with Cato's Michael Tanner to take a look at one year of Obamacare here.

Montana Watchdog Hosting Blogger/Citizen Journalist Training

It's free, it's informative, and it's just in time to figure out how to vent your frustrations after the 2011 session.

Our reporters at www.MontanaWatchdog.org are providing you with an opportunity to gather with bloggers from across the state. Speakers will include: Frank Keegan, national editor of the Franklin Center, a leading national non-profit journalism organization; John Barrows, executive director of the Montana Newspaper Association; and Aaron Flint, host of the statewide "Voices of Montana" radio show. 

It all starts at 9:30 April 23rd in Helena. Lunch is provided with advance registration.  For more details, or to pre-register, call Michael Noyes at (406) 219-0510 or e-mail him.  Seats are limited so sign up today!  

More News to Peruse...   

 

- Montana Watchdog wins an ADDY!  After less than a year in business, Montana Watchdog won this prestigious award for its "Who let the dogs out" ad campaign last fall.  Watchdog is one of the most read news outlets in the state, and if it's not in your everyday routine you're missing the real news of the day. 

 - Going Green will take your Green$: While "green" and "clean" energies like wind and solar are touted as cost savers and environmentally friendly sources to power our homes, businesses, and cars, the facts reveal otherwise. MPI's recent study on the Economic Impact of the Renewable Portfolio Standard reveals your electric rates will rise, jobs will be lost in Montana, and this is a mandated program that is too expensive to continue.  

-  MPI Inks Senior Fellow: We're proud to announce the appointment of former UM law professor Rob Natelson as Senior Fellow for Constitutional Jurisprudence.  Rob will be providing insights and analysis on constitutional issues and leading a constitutional seminar series around the state.  Welcome Aboard!

-  Pork Report: Our fact-filled Pork Reports have been gathering a lot of attention across Montana, and you should have received one in the mail as an MPI supporter.  Share them with family or friends, or request a copy.  

- Tweet Montana:  Watch live as your elected officials Tweet to each other and their constituents.  We've gathered all their Twitter feeds in one place so you can stay informed.

 

 - Catch the action--as if you were there: We videotape all of our major events and put them on our YouTube channel for all to see.  Learn about health care reform, energy policy, land rights, and more at your pace and at home.

 


Grow with MPI in 2011

We believe that the more you know about how your tax dollars are being spent and what's being done in your name the more involved you will be in those decisions. Through our non-partisan, independent research, we educate and advise lawmakers, the media, and citizens about fiscal responsibility and advancing liberty for all Montanans.  None of this work would be possible without your support! If you think this is important, you can help by making a tax-deductible investment. We need your help to save Montana for future generations.

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