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Montana Legislature 101
About: In-person course designed to help attendees develop a better understanding of the functions and processes of the Montana Legislature. This includes an understanding of the Montana Legislature processes, history, and how to become effectively involved..
Topics covered include:
1. History of the Legislature
2. Structure of the Legislature
3. Professional Issues / Ethics
4. Legislature’s Relationship to Other Government Entities and State Budget
5. Informal and Formal Legislative Processes
6. Legislative Hearings
7. What Influences the Legislature and How To Be Heard
8. Role of the Legislative Counsel and Legal Review Notes
9. Media and Organizational Influences on the Legislature
10. Role of Advocacy and Lobbying
11. Role of the Majority/Minority Parties and Tribal Nations
12. Future of the Legislature and How to Stay Informed
Schedule:
Wed. & Thur. 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Jan. 4 & 5, 2023
Location: Goodworks Ventures,129 W. Alder, Missoula, MT
Tuition: $40
Montana Digital
Legislative Academy
About: Online course designed to help students develop a better understanding of the functions and processes of the Montana Legislature. This includes an understanding of the Montana Legislature, its processes and history, and how to become involved with the legislature from an ethical leadership perspective.
Schedule:
Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM w travel day
Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 28; Mar. 11, 25; Apr. 1, 2023
Continuing Education and university credits being pursued
Location: Online
Cost: $580
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Montana Legislative Seminar
About: In-person course designed to provide a better understanding of the functions and processes of the Montana Legislature, its history, how to become involved from an ethical leadership perspective, how laws are passed, and the impact on public health from the laws passed.
Schedule:
Saturday & Sunday
Feb. 25, 26, 2023; 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Continuing Education and university credits being pursued
Location: TBA
Cost: $190
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Montana Reproductive Rights
About: Online class designed to explore, in an in-depth fashion, the history and historical context of abortion and reproductive rights in Montana. This will be looked at in a broader, intersectional context of women's rights, societal attempts to control women's bodies, and the laws surrounding these issues.
Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 - 1:30 PM
January 24, 26, 31; February 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 2023
Continuing Education and university credits being pursued
Location : Online
Cost: $290
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