The 2023 Montana legislative session has just passed its halfway mark, so the hosts and reporters of The Session podcast came together with a live audience to discuss everything that’s transpired under the Capitol dome thus far.

Watch and listen as reporters and editors from Montana Free Press, Montana Public Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio examine the major developments from the Montana Legislature’s first 45 days and answer listener questions.

Have feedback or tips for our hosts? Please feel free to submit your thoughts about The Session Live below.

2023 Montana Legislature midpoint reading list

Catch up on what happened in the first half of the 2023 legislative session and learn more about some of the things we talked about during The Session live episode on March 8.

Some of the bills referenced in this list have been tabled, voted down or modified since the stories were published. The stories are included to show the context around the bills. See where bills currently stand with the Capitol Tracker from Montana Free Press.

You can always find the latest legislative news on Montana Free Press, Montana Public Radio, and Yellowstone Public Radio, and on The Session and Capitol Talk podcasts, available wherever you listen. 

How TO get involved?

Local control

EDUCATION

STATE Constitution

VOTING AND ELECTION ADMINISTRATION

Wildlife/hunting/environment

HOUSING POLICY

Drag, LGBTQ issues and sex education

MONTANA Freedom caucus

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

MARIJUANA

Abortion

State budget

Judiciary

This has been The Session, a preview of the policy and politics inside the Montana statehouse. The Session is produced by Montana Free Press, Montana Public Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio. Join us next week for a new episode or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.