Native American Lawmakers Turn Political Capital Into Policy Gains

Native American lawmakers turn political capital into policy gains

The Montana American Indian Caucus, or MAIC, brought 34 bills this session. Half of them made it to Gov. Greg Gianforte's desk. The effort was a result of months of planning, cooperation and strategic policymaking. Caucus members say they saw the impact of their efforts more than in other sessions. There were obstacles along the way, but caucus members held fast in their belief that...

Native American Lawmakers Turn Political Capital Into Policy Gains

Editor’s Note – With collaboration the Glasgow Courier is republishing this story that was originally published on the Montana Public Radio on May 28, www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2025-05-28/native-american-lawmakers-turn-political-capital-into-policy-gains. This year, 12 Native American legislators from across the state made up Montana’s American Indian Caucus. The group was largely successful in pa...