Mike Johnson Speaker of the House Speech
October 27, 2023
Breaking News! New Speaker of the House has been Elected!
Gallatin County remains a High-Risk Auditee after a second Disclaimer of Opinion. An $8.5 million over-taxation error, unpaid fines, and unanswered questions about accountability continue to raise concerns for taxpayers.
Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell faces growing criticism from Attorney General Knudsen and local law enforcement over plea deals and a sharp rise in case dismissals, including domestic violence cases.
Auditors issued a Disclaimer of Opinion on Gallatin County’s FY2023 financial statements — the most severe possible outcome. Cash remains unreconciled since 2018 and every corrective action is listed as “Ongoing.”
Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Andrew Clyde urge the DOJ to accept a Texas court ruling striking down NFA registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns, and apply it nationwide.
Attorney General Austin Knudsen is demanding answers from Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell after a controversial plea deal in a domestic violence case tied to the death of Livingston teacher Catherine Sorensen. The ICE dispute remains unresolved.
Gallatin County Commissioners have been shifting power from elected officials to unelected staff for years — without a public vote. This new series explains what’s happening to your taxes, elections, and accountability.
