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2020 Women’s March-1/18/20
Great Falls Rising is heading to Helena for the 2020 Women’s March!!! Back where it all began in 2017! Seems the consensus is to have everyone – passionate women AND men – advocates from all walks of life who are… Read More ›
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Big Sky 55+
From Jacob Bachmeier: Hello Big Sky 55+ Members and potential members! Thank you for being contributing members to Big Sky 55+. Your contributions and interactions in Cascade County built a strong membership for us to move forward on engaging those… Read More ›
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Weekly Protest – Human Rights Abuses
Every Monday at 6 PM, weather permitting, members of the Community Action Team will gather on the 1st Ave North Bridge, Great Falls, MT to visibly protest the U.S. government’s human rights abuses of immigrants and asylum seekers. These abuses… Read More ›
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Forward MT and GFR Reception
From Gerry: Congratulations to Elsie Tuss and Keaton Sunchild for a wonderful evening tonight with Forward Montana. The venue, food, agenda, and speakers were all terrific. We will definitely work with Tom Moore and the Great Falls Public Schools to… Read More ›
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GREAT FALLS RISING
For those who are interested… Mayor Wilmot Collins invites you to share your ideas and concerns about veterans issues in Great Falls, on Monday May 27th at 10:30 AM at the Celtic Cowboy, 116 1st Ave S, Great Falls, MT… Read More ›
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When it comes to safety in Montana’s cities and towns, locals know best
Great Falls City Commission: When it comes to safety in Montana’s cities and towns, locals know best BY GREAT FALLS CITY COMMISSION MARCH 20, 2019 As city commissioners in Great Falls, we give public safety top priority. If our residents… Read More ›
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Medicaid Legislative Debate 3/16/19
The debate over extending Medicaid expansion in Montana took over the state Capitol on Saturday, with an all-day hearing on two bills presenting dramatically different proposals to continue the program. A rally filled the building’s rotunda, with participants calling for… Read More ›
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Don’t Mess with Medicaid
Medicaid Expansion: SATURDAY HEARING AND RALLY The House Human Services committee will hear Rep. Mary Caferro’s bill to make Medicaid expansion permanent in Montana this Saturday, March 16,at 9:00 am. As you all know, Medicaid expansion has had a very… Read More ›
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Please Vote NO on SB 278
MEIC asks that you tell … Senator Jacobson: Vote NO on SB 278 to Protect Montana Consumers! Overpriced EnergyWe need you to contact Senator Tom Jacobson and tell him to vote no on SB 278. Tell him people in Great… Read More ›
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2/28/19 Brown Bag Lunch
Good time to share and reflect on what’s happening in our legislature. Contacts with legislators made “at the moment.” Join us Thursdays at noon at the YWCA for an hour of action!
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Your Turn!
GREAT FALLS RISING Opportunity to meet with local legislators during their transmittal break: Monday, March 4th at 5:30 p.m. legislators will meet with KEY (Kids Education Yes) at the Great Falls Public Schools Administration Bldg., 1100 4th Street South. Tuesday,… Read More ›
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GFR Gathering 2/26/19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E72IgaFSpME&fbclid=IwAR2OdZMA0tZZczfoE__Atr9h1lGVkLJ1q48SFvZ_R744felE9YTgfWUkwh4 On a very cold February evening, GFR held a very warm and informative gathering. Thanks to all who participated and attended. A special thanks to Shannon Wilson for videoing this event. Click on the above link to view the… Read More ›
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Bill aims to make workers’ comp claims easier for Montana firefighters
Another legislative attempt to make it easier for Montana firefighters to claim workers’ compensation for diseases presumed to be incurred on the job took its first step Tuesday toward a Senate committee. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester called the proposal “critically… Read More ›
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GFR’s Second Annual Christmas Extravaganza Gathering
Agenda: Potluck Dinner Rudolph Rukavina’s Christmas Catalog of Craziness Hodges’ Happy Harmonies GFR’s Christmas Carolers And, a chance to chat, laugh, and celebrate together! Bring a “dish” to share as well as a beverage of your choice. GFR… Read More ›
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Crisis of Conscience VI – Fascism in 2018
Aart Dolman asks: 1. What do an adolescent in Holland in the 1940’s, a vote for Nixon in in the 1972, and a vote for Trump in 2020 have in common? 2. What can the citizens of the United States… Read More ›
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GFR’s November Gathering: Legislators and Lobbying
The election is over!! And now is an opportunity to meet our legislators and learn how to effectively lobby them. Where: Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, corner of 3rd Ave. N. and 6th St. N. Please enter through alley (south)… Read More ›
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Check to be sure your vote is counted!
(I just did this for my husband and me. Please join me and check!) Did you vote by absentee ballot in this election? If you’ve already turned in your absentee ballot: can you take a moment to check the… Read More ›
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We Resolve to Stand United!
The Great Falls City Commission endorsed a resolution condemning the recent murders in Pittsburgh. It will be read at the next commission meeting at the Civic Center this coming Wednesday evening, November 7th, at 7:00 p.m. (the meeting is Wednesday… Read More ›
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From Gerry…
For those interested: Come join Senator Jon Tester for a Get-out-the-Vote Rally in Great Falls on Monday, November 5th. This event will be held from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the Black Eagle Community Center, located at 2332 Smelter… Read More ›
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GFR October Gathering
More to come … but, a special “Thank you!” to Barbara Harris from the Helena League of Women Voters, the board of Great Falls Rising, Aart Dolman, and the 140+ attendees and participants for an uplifting panel discussion last night… Read More ›
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Montanans Move to Amend and PBS Share …
Dark Money, the documentary, from PBS and Montanans Move to Amend For a limited time, until 10/31/18, this important nationally recognized documentary, can be seen on the PBS Point of View website…. Read More ›
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Crisis of Conscience V – Aart Dolman – GFR 10/30
Civility in Public Debate and Discussions … Read More ›
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GFR October 30th Gathering: “Civility in Public Discourse – Is It Possible?”
“Civility in Public Discourse – Is it Possible?” … Read More ›
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Levy to support colleges discussed; property tax draws support, concern at Bozeman forum
ASSOCIATED PRESS BOZEMAN, Mont. – Among the candidates and issues on Montana’s November ballot is a referendum asking voters to extend for another 10 years a property tax that raises nearly $20 million a year to help support the state’s… Read More ›
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Informative Candidate Forum September 25th
Ninety+ people attended the GFR Candidate Forum on September 25th. The forum proved to be informative and civil! Thanks to the candidates and the audience for their participation in our democracy!
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