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Big Sky 55+ is an organization of Montanans 55 and over bringing people together to work for solutions that make life better for Montanans of all ages. http://bit.ly/3QomslU
Rep. Scott Rosenzweig from Bozeman is a Big Sky 55+ Champion, voting with our legislative priorities 100% of the time. Thank you, Rep. Rosenzweig!

Check out our website for all the Legislators this session.
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The initiative is moving forward! Signature gathers are going to be across Montana, with a goal of 60,000 approved signatures.

Thank you to all our members who came to the rally yesterday.

Read more: buff.ly/VTfoq6N
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Over 262,000 Montanans get their health coverage from Medicare. That's around 23% of Montana's population.

Big Sky 55+ advocates for and works towards securing Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security for all. Read more of our platform on our website.
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Rep. Melissa Romano from Helena is a Big Sky 55+ Champion, voting with our legislative priorities 100% of the time. Thank you, Rep. Romano!

Check out our website for all the Legislators this session.
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We believe in keeping the cost of living down for everyone, especially fixed income adults and working families. Our Board Chair, Terry Minow, expressed the need for costs to not land back on residential ratepayers.

Read more in the Daily Montanan: buff.ly/GUcAZ97
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Quality, affordable healthcare helps individuals and families get the care they need as soon as they need it. It supports a better society for all of us.

Read more of our platform on our website.
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Rep. Debo Powers from Whitefish is a Big Sky 55+ Champion, voting with our legislative priorities 100% of the time. Thank you, Rep. Powers!

Check out our website for all the Legislators this session.
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
"More than 77,000 Montanans get their health insurance through Cover Montana, the state's ACA marketplace."

Listen / read more about why Montana needs ACA subsidies and what insurance will look like if they expire in the new year: buff.ly/ijuQSp0?
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Over 66 million people in the U.S. get their health coverage from Medicare. That's around 20% of all Americans.

Big Sky 55+ advocates for and works towards securing Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security for all. Read more of our platform on our website.

#healthcareforall
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Big Sky 55+ supports access to Montana's public lands and oppose efforts to sell or transfer them. Visit our website to see our full platform.

#protectpubliclands
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Rep. Luke Muszkiewicz from Helena is a Big Sky 55+ Champion, voting with our legislative priorities 100% of the time. Thank you, Rep. Muszkiewicz!

Check out our website for all the Legislators this session.
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Results have come in from yesterday's Municipal Election and we're excited to celebrate many new officials in Billings!
New Mayor, Mike Nelson.
New City Council Members: Mark Nicholson, Amy Aguirre, and Andrew Lindley.
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Results have come in from yesterday's Municipal Election and we're excited to celebrate Ryan Hunter as Kalispell's new Mayor and Kyle Waterman as Kalispell's new City Council Member!
November 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Results have come in from yesterday's Municipal Election and we're excited to celebrate Casey Schreiner as Great Falls' new City Commissioner!
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Federal cuts are constantly threatening rural healthcare in Montana. Make sure to vote, show up, and use your voice while we navigate this unprecedented time.

#ruralhealthcare
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Deadline to vote: TOMORROW, 8pm, Nov. 4
It is TOO LATE to MAIL your ballot, drop it off at your elections office.

Write YOUR BIRTH YEAR clearly in the boxes under your signature, one digit per box. Your ballot could be rejected without this filled out.

Click here for info:
Voter Portal
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November 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
What has Big Sky 55+ champion, Rep. Shelly Fyant, been up to?
She spoke on the Native America Calling podcast about her work during and after the 2025 session and what her goals are as an elected Montana official. Listen here: buff.ly/irdS3BH
October 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Health care is on the line and we need to do what we can by voting in every election. Make sure to send your Municipal ballots in and include your DOB on the outside of your envelope - happy voting!
#healthcareforall #medicare #medicaid
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Rep. Connie Keogh from Missoula is a Big Sky 55+ Champion, voting with our legislative priorities 100% of the time. Thank you, Rep. Keogh!

Check out our website for all the Legislators this session.
October 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
What has Big Sky 55+ Champion, Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, been up to?
Rep. Windy Boy is a Historic Preservation Officer and he's advocating for Native voters to be included in decision making.
Read more on the Chippewa Cree Tribe suit over Chouteau County’s electoral system: buff.ly/XPtFjwY
October 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Rep. Jonathan Karlen from Missoula is a Big Sky 55+ Champion, voting with our legislative priorities 100% of the time. Thank you, Rep. Karlen!

Check out our website for all the Legislators this session.
October 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What has Big Sky 55+ Champion, Rep. Brian Close, been up to?
He's advocating for community organizations as they restructure after the devastating federal cuts.
You can read his guest column here: buff.ly/5givPJw
October 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The Department of Interior just dropped a new order that threatens the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – an extremely successful conservation program that protects Montana's public lands. You can read more about the Department of Interior's plans for the LWCF here: bit.ly/4pnweoX
Changes to LWCF Draw Sharp Rebukes from Outdoor Recreation Groups - Flathead Beacon
As predicted, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum this week issued an order implementing changes to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the popular bipartisan funding apparatus that uses offshore…
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October 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Today, and every other day, we honor, respect, and celebrate the ongoing traditions and contributions of indigenous people across Montana and the U.S.
October 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Great Falls Rising is sponsoring the "City of Great Falls Candidate Forum"
October 14th, 2025: 10:00am
at the Great Falls Senior Center!
1004 Central Ave

Invited Candidates:
For City Mayor
Cory Reeves
Jasmine Taylor

For City Commission
Casey Schreiner
Joe McKenney
Mathew Pipinich
Pete Anderson
October 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM