One reason Montanans should opt for a new state constitutional convention in 2030 is that the 1972 constitution is plagued by poorly written language. The ensuing lawsuits give lawyers and judges power that belongs to the people and their elected representatives.   Illustrative are the provisions governing the Montana University System (MUS).   The document says, “The government and control of the Montana university system is vested in a board of regents . . . which shall hav

Mountain States Policy Center's (MSPC) Board of Directors has unanimously approved the election of Tiffany Smiley to its Board of Directors, adding a nationally recognized advocate and media contributor with deep experience in service, leadership, and public policy engagement. Smiley grew up on a small farm in rural Washington, where raising 4-H animals and working the land instilled grit, responsibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit. She became the first in her family to ea