BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana voters approved Initiative 194, known as The Montana Plan, marking a major change in how money can be used in the state’s political system.
The measure intends to reduce corporate influence and so-called dark money in politics, giving more power back to individual voters.
Supporters say the goal is to give voters a greater voice in elections by limiting the influence of organizational spending.
“What it would do is force candidates out to talk to their constituents, which is what they should be doing anyway, but they’re not, and quite frankly who wouldn’t stop the incessant TV and radio
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