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Gianforte vetoes bills to bring more government communications into public view
- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte vetoed two bills last week aimed at increasing public access to government officials' records, including one targeting court records.
- Lawmakers approved a bill in reaction to Gianforte's claim of executive privilege, while Gianforte referenced a Montana Supreme Court decision that upheld a governmental protection deemed vital for maintaining integrity.
- Gianforte's veto letters argued the bills upended separation of powers, claiming Senate Bill 40 eroded judicial privilege and House Bill 271 limited the governor's ability to communicate candidly.
- House Minority Leader Katie Sullivan emphasized that the public is entitled under the constitution to access information about Gianforte and his office's actions, criticizing him for concealing documents and opposing efforts to promote transparency.
- The vetoes suggest continued legal battles over transparency in Montana and raise concerns about reduced public insight into government policy-making.
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The Billings Gazette
Gianforte vetoes bills to bring more government communications into public view
"While we all cherish and value the fundamental principles of transparency, the public has a strong interest in a governor making thoughtful, well-reasoned decisions," Gianforte’s veto letter reads.
Montana governor vetoes bills that would have limited executive, judicial privilege
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