Big Sky 55+

If you have any questions or concerns about voting, visit voteinmt.org or call 406-888-VOTE (8683). Let's make every vote count!

We proudly endorse Judge Amy Eddy for the Montana Supreme Court! Montanans are about to make an important decision about who serves. Unlike her opponent, Judge Eddy firmly believes that politics have no place in the courtroom. Visit her website: amyeddyforjustice.com

Together with Disability Rights MT, we challenged HB719, which required MT voters to enter their birth year on the ballot’s return envelope. This disenfranchised thousands of voters. Recently, the 1st Judicial District Court of MT found that no evidence showed HB719 made voting safer.

Montana! Get ready for Saturday's No Kings rally. The focus for this rally is VOTE EARLY! Go to buff.ly/I8TK3jb to find the location in your community.

We are proud to endorse ballot initiative CI-132, Nonpartisan Courts in MT. CI-132 is a simple initiative that puts one sentence into MT’s constitution: “judicial elections in Montana shall remain nonpartisan.” Keep judges accountable to the people’s interests, not deep-pocketed political interests.

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Today, and every other day, we acknowledge, reflect, and celebrate the ongoing traditions and contributions of indigenous people across Montana and the U.S. Big Sky 55+ offices are closed until tomorrow.

In the Bozeman / Park County, Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse Becky Edwards for HD 57. If you live in this area, we encourage you to visit her website to learn more and get involved: beckyformontana.com To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/sftYEuZ

In Western MT, Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse Erin Farris-Olsen SD41 (Helena) and Willis Curdy SD49 (Missoula). Visit their websites to learn more: Farris-Olsen SD41: erin4montana.com Curdy SD49: willisformontana.com To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/9iVheGJ

In the Bozeman area, Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse Kathleen Williams SD31 (Gallatin Co.) and Kelly Kortum SD 32 (Bozeman). Visit their websites: Kortum SD 32: kellyformt.com Williams SD 31: kathleenformontana.com To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/9iVheGJ

In Billings, Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse Emma Kerr-Carpenter SD23 & Julie Hippler SD25. Visit their websites to learn more and get involved: Kerr-Carpenter SD23: emmaformontana.org Hippler SD25: hipplerformontana.com To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/9iVheGJ

In Great Falls, Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse Margaret Mitchell for SD 10. If you live in this area, we encourage you to visit her website to learn more and get involved: buff.ly/ISDqK3J To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/9iVheGJ

Find us at Access Billings' 5th disability awareness forum, centered on veterans. Our Billings area coordinator will be tabling; stop by and say hello! Tomorrow: 12:00 - 4:00pm Billings Hotel and Convention Center, Yellowstone Room 1223 Mullowney Ln Billings 59101 RSVP/learn more: buff.ly/ghpMo0D

In NW MT, we are proud to endorse Jonathan Jameson SD1 (NW MT), Kyle Waterman SD4 (Kalispell), and Patrick Fitzpatrick SD6 (Flathead Lake). Learn more: Jameson SD1: buff.ly/kvM4GqE Waterman SD4: waterman4senate.com Fitzpatrick SD6: pat4mt.com Our endorsement list: buff.ly/9xEnZI4

In Western Montana, we are proud to endorse Evan Schroedel HD88 (Stevensville/Florence) & Robin Kendall HD94 (Missoula). Visit their websites to learn more: Schroedel HD88: buff.ly/YuQ9QLD Kendall HD94: robinkendall4montana.org To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/9xEnZI4

Join us alongside Forward Montana to celebrate the 1972 MT Constitution in Billings at MSU-B! We will celebrate by playing a fun inter-generational trivia game. Also included: snacks and jokes! Register and learn more: buff.ly/YGXUL5X

In Southwest MT, we are proud to endorse Marc Lee (Butte) HD74, Patrick Sullivan (Jefferson Co.) HD75, Janet Ellis (Helena) HD81, and Joe Cohenhour (East Helena) HD83. Visit their websites: Patrick Sullivan: patsullivanforhd75.org Janet Ellis: janetellis4mt.com Our endorsement list: buff.ly/9xEnZI4

In Laurel, Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse Janine Coole for HD 54. If you live in this area, we encourage you to visit her website to learn more and get involved: buff.ly/KBqhnm9 To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/9xEnZI4

In Great Falls, Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse our board member Pam Carroll for HD 24. If you live in this area, we encourage you to visit her website to learn more and get involved: buff.ly/YaDpspp To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/9xEnZI4

Register now for "I Have a Question!" 6pm, Sept 28 on Zoom. Join us for ideas on questions for candidates with MT Budget and Policy Center's Rose Bender, Rep. SJ Howell, School Board Trustee Bill Bronson, and our Board Members Margie MacDonald & Terry Minow. For info / register: buff.ly/tLb65xC

In Polson, Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse Dalton Bradford for HD 13. If you live in this area, we encourage you to visit his website to learn more and get involved: buff.ly/wIzC7M3 To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/9xEnZI4

In Flathead Co., we are proud to endorse Luca Welle for HD5, Kate McLaughlin for HD9, Catherine Allen for HD10, and Cindy Bruckner for HD12. Visit their websites: lucaformontana.com mclaughlinformontana.com catherineallenformontana.com cindyformontanans.com Our endorsement list: buff.ly/ktuO0jx

In Missoula, we are proud to endorse Ben Davis for HD93 and SJ Howell for HD100. Visit their websites to learn more and get involved: Ben Davis HD93: davisformontana.com SJ Howell HD100: buff.ly/3fTaeJZ Our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/ktuO0jx

In Southwest Montana, we are proud to endorse Scott DeMarois for HD71 (Anaconda & Butte) and Megan Lane for HD80 (Helena). Visit their websites to learn more and get involved: DeMarois HD71 (Facebook): buff.ly/24uoRTG Lane HD80: buff.ly/0Jt36tH Our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/ktuO0jx

In Billings, Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse James Reavis for HD47 and Tucker Colvin for HD48. Visit their websites to learn more and get involved: James Reavis HD47: reavisformontana.com Tucker Colvin HD48: buff.ly/sZ9YD1D To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/ktuO0jx

In East and East of Billings, we are proud to endorse Melissa Smith for HD39 (Billings Heights), Gabriel Bradshaw for HD40 (Lockwood), and Sidney "Chip" Fitzpatrick for HD42 (Crow/Billings). Visit their websites to learn more: Smith HD39: buff.ly/qozelEQ Bradshaw HD40: buff.ly/43HEVDc

We are proud to endorse Lona Running Wolf for HD16 (Blackfeet), Valerie Moore HD29 (Northeast Montana), and Tracey Miller Karcher for HD37 (Lewistown). Visit their websites to learn more: Moore HD29: buff.ly/T8wcjXu Miller Karcher HD37: buff.ly/czvJILE Our endorsement list: buff.ly/ktuO0jx

Big Sky 55+ is thrilled to be a part of the RLACF Annual Fun Run for charities. It is a wonderful time with community members, charities and even a farmer's market. Come find Kristen Stewart, our Billings area Community Organizer, in booth 35! For more info, see their site: buff.ly/JMPzUxM

In Northwest MT, Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse Paula Koch for HD 4 (Columbia Falls/Whitefish) and Madison Evans for HD 7 (Kalispell). Visit their websites: Paula Koch HD 4: buff.ly/uJBZvfm Madison Evans HD 7: buff.ly/qvJeQUq To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/ktuO0jx

In Montana’s 2nd Congressional District (CD 2), Big Sky 55+ is proud to endorse Independent Dr. Mike Eisenhauer. If you live in CD2, we encourage you to visit his website to learn more and get involved: eisenhauerforcongress.com To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/ktuO0jx

Big Sky 55+ enthusiastically endorses Sam Forstag for Montana’s 1st Congressional District. You can learn more about how to get involved by visiting his website: samformontana.com To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/ktuO0jx

In what may be a glimmer of hope for older Americans, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. The bill will still have to pass the House and receive the President’s signature. Please ask your representative to vote YES on this important piece of legislation.

Today is Social Security's birthday! Since 1935, Social Security has been vital for millions of Americans and thousands of Montanans. We support public policies that preserve, strengthen, and extend Social Security, including eliminating the cap on taxable earnings. #socialsecurity #montana

We're hiring! If you're interested in being an area regional organizer in the Missoula/Butte or Polson/Kalispell area, please visit our website: bigskyfiftyfive.org/careers Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. #Montana #careers

We believe that Medicare is the Cornerstone of Senior Care. On July 30, 1965, Pres. Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Act into law. Now, these programs form the foundation of our healthcare. They support people in urban centers and form a connection to rural communities. #medicare #medicaid

We're celebrating Medicare and Medicaid's birthday tomorrow at the Billings public library! Join us for a short discussion of the formation of Medicare/Medicaid, what is facing us now and how we can build towards a better healthcare system for us all. Please join us to celebrate! #medicare #medicaid

Big Sky 55+ endorses Rep. Scott Rosenzweig SD 29, Sen. Mary Ann Dunwell SD 42, Sen. Andrea Olsen SD 48, along with other legislators who've earned the title of a Big Sky 55+ 100% champion! Check out our recent posts to see the other legislators we've endorsed. Visit: buff.ly/afkv43i #vote #montana

Big Sky 55+ endorses Rep. Melody Cunningham HD 97, Rep. Jonathan Karlen HD 98, Rep. Tom France HD 99, along with other incumbent legislators who've earned the title of a Big Sky 55+ 100% champion! We’re rolling out the endorsement list, so check back in. Visit: buff.ly/JIvHuj0 #vote #montana

Big Sky 55+ endorses Rep. Mark Thane HD 89, Rep. Shelly Fyant HD 91, Rep. Bob Carter HD 96, along with other incumbent legislators who've earned the title of a Big Sky 55+ 100% champion! We’re rolling out the endorsement list, so check back in. Visit: buff.ly/JIvHuj0 #vote #montana

Big Sky 55+ endorses Rep. Seckinger HD 62, Rep. Strand HD 63, Rep. Close HD 65, Rep. Muszkiewicz HD 79, Rep. Elverum HD 82, along with other legislators who've earned the title of a Big Sky 55+ 100% champion! We’re rolling out endorsements, so check back in. Visit: buff.ly/JIvHuj0 #vote #montana

Big Sky 55+ endorses Rep. Sooktis HD 41, Rep. Baum HD 45, Rep. Joy HD 46, Rep. Isaly HD 58, Rep. Griffith HD 60, along with other legislators who've earned the title of a Big Sky 55+ 100% champion! We’re rolling out the endorsement list, so check back in. Our full endorsement list: buff.ly/afkv43i

Big Sky 55+ endorses Rep. Powers for HD 3, Rep. Crowe for HD 15, Rep. Weber for HD 19, Rep. Tuss for HD 27, and Rep. Fox for HD 32, along with other incumbent legislators who've earned the title of a Big Sky 55+ 100% champion! To check out our full endorsement list visit: buff.ly/afkv43i

On Wednesday, many people gathered at the state capitol to protest the changes to Medicaid caused by H.R. 1. They reminded the state how many people are impacted by this change. Read more: buff.ly/hBXrqJj #Montana #Medicaid #Healthcare

Starting this month, there are significant changes to Montana Medicaid due to H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill). Big Sky 55+ believes that everyone deserves healthcare. These latest changes create more obstacles to Montanans accessing healthcare. To read more: buff.ly/Hp1kqvQ #Montana #Medicaid

Please join our friends for an informative event: Belgrade: Noon Billings: 5:30pm The Right to Appraisal allows policyholders to demand an independent evaluation when there’s a dispute. Yet, this clause is being removed or rewritten by some of Montana’s largest auto insurers. Come learn more!

Please join our friends for an informative event in Butte: The Right to Appraisal allows policyholders to demand an independent evaluation when there’s a dispute. Yet, this clause is being removed or rewritten by some of Montana’s largest auto insurers. Come learn more! #Montana #Butte

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, many of us are finding renewed joy in watching people from other countries who are visiting the U.S.A. for the FIFA World Cup games, enjoy American things. We are stronger together! #4thofjuly #250

MT lawmakers held a conference at the Capitol to confront the decision made by the Gianforte administration to not allocate money to our Medicaid system. The conference included Rep. Paul Tuss, a BS55+ champion who continues to advocate for the needs of Montanans. Read more: buff.ly/HIeqW0y

We are an organization of Montanans 55 and over bringing people together to work for solutions that make life better for all Montanans. As our state continues to climb in age, coming together is of the utmost importance. Become a member today. Learn more about MT's demographics: buff.ly/ZGJoAEB

Social Security can never go broke as long as Americans are working. The Trust, which is a cushion to ensure full benefit payments, can fall short, however. This won’t happen if Congress takes action.

#Juneteenth has always been more than a holiday. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people. Learn more and join in the celebration with @NMAAHC: buff.ly/UG93tWZ