Legislative Issues
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote!" - Benjamin Franklin
A Sound Currency and Reducing Government Waste
As the United States continues to suffer through a severe economic contraction, that many are referring to as The Greater Depression, we in Montana are also affected by massive federal government spending and ballooning national debt. Fiscal responsibility is one of the primary functions of good government, yet many liberals in the Montana state capital 
are devoted to worsening the problem with increased government borrowing and spending. Massive spending and increased debt are the cause of the problem, not the solution! As your representative, be assured I will continue to fight wasteful government spending and debt.
Ultimately, if the debt levels continue to grow, it is the currency itself that gets devalued and becomes worth-less every year. This is a very serious condition that can negatively impact the very union of states in America. Indeed, the U.S. Constitution itself states clearly in Article 1, Section 10 that "no state shall make anything but gold and silver coin a Tender in Payment of Debts". However, with a pure fiat US currency since 1971 with no gold or silver backing, state and federal governments have been given unlimited spending and debt creation powers. With the resultant abuse of these unconstitutional powers, the big spenders have created a problem of epic proportions. The only solution is to return to a sound currency with gold or silver backing. Hence, I am proud to be co-sponsor of Montana House Bill 369. Please join with me in supporting a gold/silver backed currency to protect the freedom and future prosperity of the great state of Montana!
Watch 
Representative Michael More speak in support of House Bill 369 on Sound Money:
Read national news report on Montana Sound Money Bill H.B. 369
Montana Values
Montana has its own unique way of life, traditions, and culture. I am a strong advocate of Montana ’s hunting and fishing heritage, and I firmly support the right of law-abiding citizens to own and bear arms.
Our Founding Fathers considered this right so fundamental that they protected it in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Second Amendment states that the people’s right
to keep and bear arms may not be infringed, and I believe that citizens who are in compliance with the law should not have that guaranteed right taken away. Having been endorsed by the Montana Shooting Sports Associaton, I am committed to hunting, responsible gun ownership, and preservation of the Right to Bear Arms.
Other issues of concern to those living within House District 70 include:
- The abundance of gravel pits and the conflict of use that they frequently present for neighboring land owners.
- Water rights and the future disbursement of water appurtenant to those rights are of considerable concern for many residents.
- Schools, their proximity to the students attending them, and funding for their services are all questions of significant gravity within the district, as they are throughout Montana.
- The safety of Highway 191, particularly the Canyon stretch running from mile marker 71 to roughly mile marker 35, is of ongoing importance as s
afety measures along the entire length of the highway are implemented and addressed. - Finally, the Gallatin Gateway neighborhood zoning plan is a subject of some contention for constituents living in and around that area and the question of how the Gateway “town core” might remediate its antiquated water and sewer infrastructure.
Several positions are currently available for active members of the Republican Party who’d like to serve as precinct captains and assist in the fight for conservative values. Feel free to contact me or Gallatin County Republican Headquarters for details!
Remember ....
MORE prosperity and economic opportunity – for all
MORE freedom from government snooping, interference and control
MORE opportunities in education through parental choice & local control
MORE of our earnings kept by those who earn it
MORE safety on our highways and security in our neighborhoods
MORE defense of family and community values
MORE opportunity to hunt, fish and recreate in our beautiful state
Michael More
Montana State Legislator, 70th District