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Cromwell stands firm against AG Knudsen on ICE information sharing – “No policy to rescind”
April 28, 2026
Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell refuses to back down, telling AG Austin Knudsen there is “no policy to rescind” on sharing criminal justice information with ICE. Knudsen threatens state supervisory control if she does not comply by Monday 5 p.m.
Rep. Shannon Maness calls out “party bosses” excuse in Bozeman Chronicle
April 28, 2026
Rep. Shannon Maness calls out candidates attacking “party bosses” while they undermine the Republican Platform. Gallatin County Republicans agree — voters deserve honesty and accountability from candidates who run as Republicans.
AG Knudsen escalates pressure on Gallatin County – demands ICE information sharing by Monday 5pm or
April 27, 2026
Montana AG Austin Knudsen gives Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell until 5 p.m. Monday to share confidential criminal justice information with ICE or the state will take supervisory control of the office. Public safety or legal games?
Bozeman City Commission prioritizes Ukraine sister city over local police traffic control
April 27, 2026
While Bozeman claims it can’t afford more police traffic control, the City Commission approves a new sister city partnership in Ukraine and spends on bike paths and dog parks. Taxpayers are asking: where are our priorities?
MTGOP calls Fireweed candidates “Fireweed Frauds” – not “orphans” as Bozeman Chronicle claims
April 21, 2026
MTGOP officially labels candidates paying Fireweed as “Fireweed Frauds” for working with the Progressive Dirty Money Network. These candidates are funneling thousands of dollars per month to Democrat-aligned consultants while running as Republicans.
MTGOP opposes CI-132 – Nonpartisan judicial elections are a dangerous deception
April 21, 2026
Montana Republican Party officially opposes CI-132. The so-called “nonpartisan” judicial elections measure would shield activist judges who have struck down Republican bills protecting women, children, voters, and the 2nd Amendment.
School Reform is Unaffordable – Montana school funding costs $1,827 per household
April 21, 2026
Tom Burnett, member of Montana’s School Funding Interim Commission, reveals proposed school reforms would cost households nearly $1,827 per year in new taxes with almost no expected improvement in student proficiency. Focus on reforms within existing budgets instead.
MTGOP Honor Roll 2026 – Gallatin candidates Caleb Hinkle, Jed Hinkle, Randy Chamberlin, Trevor Walte
April 16, 2026
Montana Republican Party releases official Honor Roll. All four Gallatin County-endorsed candidates — Caleb Hinkle, Jed Hinkle, Randy Chamberlin, and Trevor Walter — make the list for strong platform loyalty.
Open Primaries Montana: Yesterday’s Fix, Now Today’s Flaw – Time for Closed Primaries
April 16, 2026
Montana’s open primary system was created in 1912 to fight corporate control, but today it’s being gamed by RINOs and non-Republicans. Bill Lussenheide explains why it’s time to retire the outdated system and move to closed primaries so Republicans choose Republican candidates.
Update: Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell defies AG Austin Knudsen on ICE cooperation – stand
April 10, 2026
Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell has refused to rescind her position blocking cooperation with federal ICE agents, even after AG Austin Knudsen’s April 6 deadline. She is now requesting a legal opinion instead. Gallatin County Republicans demand full law enforcement cooperation and public safety.