Session watchers weigh in on the Legislature

Session watchers weigh in on the Legislature

CODY BLOOMSBURG

Community News Service

UM School of Journalism

HELENA – From his office in Missoula, University of Montana political science professor Jim Lopach has watched legislative politics for decades. This session, he said, is different.

He said he is surprised by the boldness of lawmakers looking to get at the roots of things, to shake up what has long been settled, and by their willingness to challenge the powers that be, from President Barak Obama down to city and county governments.

"I think it's really radical – a very radical ses...