Business groups sue to stop proposed ban on political spending in Montana
Business groups in Montana, including the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, are suing to stop a proposed ban on political spending by corporations. The ban, known as the Montana Plan, aims to limit the influence of dark money in local, state, and federal elections by stripping corporations of their political spending rights.
A group of business organizations in Montana are challenging a proposed ballot initiative that would ban corporate spending in politics. The initiative, known as the Montana Plan, would prevent corporations, nonprofits, and unions from contributing to candidate elections or supporting political parties. The business groups argue that the ban is unconstitutional and would restrict their free speech rights. The Montana Plan is set to appear on election ballots in November, pending the collection and approval of petition signatures. The lawsuit is the latest hurdle facing the initiative, which has already faced opposition from the state attorney general. The outcome of the lawsuit will determine whether the Montana Plan will be allowed to proceed to a vote.
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