52. Love thy neighbor and mind thy business

What the Helena

Wow week two showed up and brought a large crowd rallying for medicaid, a disappointing state of the state address, and a hero fighting for those lost to families across montana.

Our hosts update us on the bills we’ve been keeping an eye on and updates on other happenings in Helena.

For more information on how to get involved with medicaid advocacy head to www.healthymontana.org/

Events:

Monday, January 20th, join our Billings team at the Black Heritage Foundation of Billings MLK day event. All Nation Christian church @ 5pm - program at 6pm.

Wednesday, January 22 6pm-8:30pm. Montana Abortion Access Program "Art and Advocacy: Abortion Access in Focus." The event will be at Free Cycles (732 S 1st St. W, Missoula, MT 59801) and will feature a pop-up gallery and artist talk, as well as a panel discussion on the impact of the Dobbs decision with speakers from MAAP, Blue Mountain Clinic, Planned Parenthood, and Montanans for Choice. The event is free to attend, though donations are welcome! The program will begin at 6:30 pm, doors open at 6 PM.

Thursday, January 5:30-7pm Housing Happy Hour at Shine in Bozeman. Join Bozeman Welcoming Neighbors for a drink and chats about Bozeman’s Pro-Housing Initiatives.

Friday, January 24th from 5:30-7:30pm, join us in Whitefish at our Introduction to Crochet and Fiber Arts Workshop, located at the Whitefish Community Center. Come get yarn, learn to crochet, and tell us all your session-related questions. Refreshments will be provided - please RSVP (link here) so we know how many hooks to bring!

Climate Advocacy Day - Friday Jan 24th 11am - 2pm. Join the Forward MT legislative team this year’s Climate Advocacy Day in the Capitol Rotunda. More info here about the Climate Advocacy Day.

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Hosted by Zuri Moreno & John Bazant

Edited by Ashley Lobao

Music by Cowboy Calamity