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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!
Great Fall Rising September 25th Gathering – Candidate Forum
Great Falls Rising’s September 25th Gathering provides you, the residents of Cascade County, the opportunity for face-to-face discussions with your Montana Legislative candidates and your Cascade County candidates. What: A chance for Legislative and County Candidates in the up-coming November… Read More ›
Public Objection Period Opens for the Blue Joint and Sapphire WSAs
The Bitterroot National Forest (BNF) is offering an opportunity for the public to provide input on recreation management – specifically mountain bike use – in the Sapphire and Blue Joint Wilderness Study Areas. The Blue Joint and Sapphire are home… Read More ›
Imerys Talc Plant in Three Forks Still Refusing to Negotiate in Good Faith
Boilermakers Local D-239 and Imerys America met yesterday to try and hammer out a contract for the talc plant in Three Forks, MT, and the Montana AFL-CIO has reported today that Imerys is still refusing to negotiate in good faith… Read More ›
Rally and March to Reclaim Public Say Over Public Lands
Montanans across the state are being denied the opportunity to influence decisions concerning vast amounts of public land that we all own. As an army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, I believe our public lands are part of… Read More ›
Host a “Dark Money” Screening – For Free!
Join the POV Community Network to borrow Dark Money for free screenings in your community, classroom, staff trainings, or workshops. Note: Screenings may begin September 17. There are just a couple quick steps to borrow films from our free DVD Lending Library: Join the POV Community Network. Check your inbox for a link to… Read More ›
County Sheriff Candidates Meet and Greet
The Great Falls Pre-Release Center will be hosting a Meet and Greet session for the Cascade County Sheriff candidates, Bob Rosipal and Jesse Slaughter. This informal opportunity to meet with the Sheriff candidates will take place at the Great Falls… Read More ›
2018 Labor Day Picnic
Candidates and Community mix together in support of Labor!
A Second Chance …
From Casey Perkins, Montana Wilderness Association: Good news – the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest has just extended the comment deadline for the forest plan revision until October 9th. This is great news because wild places like the Badger-Two Medicine,… Read More ›
Big Sky 55+ on Quality Education for All
From Big Sky 55+: Providing Quality Education for All Early Childhood through Higher Adult Education “(1) It is the goal of the people to establish a system of education which will develop the full educational potential of each person. Equality… Read More ›
GFR Hosts Commissioners and Candidates at August 28th Gathering
From The Electric Posted on September 2, 2018 by Jenn Rowell Local government officials laid out areas of concern for state lawmakers during a forum on Aug. 28th. Four City Commissioners and all three County Commissioners participated in the event… Read More ›
Give Labor Day to the Workers!
Help us give Labor Day to the Workers! Rally at 6 pm Monday, September 3rd, in Three Forks with Senator Jon Tester, Kathleen Williams, Rex Renk, Andy Shirtliff, Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins and local representatives and candidates! Since Aug. 2nd,… Read More ›
Labor Day Picnic
The Central Montana Central Labor Council presents its annual Labor Day Picnic featuring hot dogs, chips, beans, refreshments, live music and guest speakers. When/Where: Noon – 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3rd, at the Montana ExpoPark Cost: Free Contact: 406-788-1107
Your Choice
Check out how our Congressional delegation voted. Do you want to retain Tester or add Rosendale? Retain Gianforte or add Williams? https://www.aclu.org/voter/
GFR’s City/County Commission-Legislative Candidates Forum 8/28
Ninety plus people joined Great Falls Rising for a very informative City/County Commissioner-Legislative Candidate Forum. Thanks to all who participated and attended. Democracy In Action! A special thanks to the following attendees: City Commissioners Owen Robinson, Mary Moe, Bill Bronson,… Read More ›
Seniors Lunch Discussion with the Governor
Join Governor Bullock this Thursday, August 30th, to discuss issues facing Montana’s seniors, Senator Tester’s unwavering support for Medicare and Social Security, and what is at stake in the upcoming election. Thursday, August 30th, 2018 12:00-12:45 pm Great Falls Education… Read More ›
GFRising August 28 Gathering
AGENDA Great Falls Rising Gathering Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 5:30 pm Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 600 3rd Avenue North (use the alley entrance) 1. Pre-Meeting Book Discussion Aart Dolman 5:30 – 6:15 pm 2. Mix and Mingle with… Read More ›
MT Wilderness Association Request for Comment
Right now, you now have an opportunity to help shape how irreplaceable wild places on the HLCNF are managed for the next 20 years or more. Please read the following information and send in a comment (no matter how short)… Read More ›
From Concerned Citizens regarding the Slaughterhouse
Friends and neighbors, Please see the Upper Missouri Waterkeeper informational link below regarding the DEQ general CAFO permit renewal hearing/public comment period. The hearing is August 20th AM in Helena but the arguably more critical written public comment is due… Read More ›
Crisis of Conscience IV – Fascism Past and Present – Aart Dolman
The subject of the fourth “Crisis of Conscience” book talk for the 08/28/2018 Rising Great Falls gathering will be the Fascist Anti-Government Movement from the end of the Vietnam Conflict to the recent meeting held in Helsinki by Presidents Trump… Read More ›
PBS Congressional Senate and Representative Debates
MontanaPBS Announces Debates Featuring Candidates for U.S. House and U.S. Senate MontanaPBS will host United States Senate and United States House of Representatives candidate debates this fall. On Saturday, September 29 in Missoula, Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Tester and Republican… Read More ›
Great Falls Rising’s August 28th Gathering
In keeping with our purpose, Great Falls Rising is inviting the City and County Commissioners to a panel discussion at our upcoming August 28th gathering for us to learn about local issues and understand how decisions at the state legislature… Read More ›
Mayor Wilmot Collins Discusses Challenges Immigrants Face
Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins was the guest speaker at the Great Falls Rising July meeting, held Tuesday night (July 31st) at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. Wilmot spoke of the challenges faced when his home country, Liberia, became politically… Read More ›
Mayor Wilmot Collins speaks to GFR on July 31
Over 75 people attended Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins’s presentation at GFR’s July Gathering. Mayor Bob Kelly introduced Mayor Collins. An informative evening!
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