Montana’s Arts Funding Fight Offers a Warning About Politics in the Fine Print
A routine bill to fund Montana’s arts grants turned into a bitter fight this session, and not everyone made it through unscathed. Lawmakers sent the measure to Governor Gianforte—but without restoring awards stripped from dozens of organizations that didn’t testify at a budget hearing. At the center of it all is Rep. John Fitzpatrick, whose push for tighter rules has reshaped the process and drawn sharp criticism, especially after a conflict of interest came to light. For many arts groups, the fallout will be felt well beyond this session. Eric Dietrich with Montana Free Press has the full story.
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