Local legislators ride on BNSF's Blue Jean Special
Rep. Curtis Cochran, Helena resident Debbie Davis, Helena businessowner Deb O’Neill and Sen. Denley Loge were participants in the Blue Jean Special, courtesy of BNSF Railway. The state legislators invited their friends and family to join them on a train ride from Helena to Avon and back. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
St. Regis resident Curtis Cochran may be a freshman with the Montana House of Representatives, but he hit the ground running, long before January when the session began.
“I was ready for it,” he said when explaining his routine. “My committees start early in the morning with caucus meetings. About 90% of what we do is in committees. This is where the people come in for the hearings. This is where we meet the people and have discussions that bring the people up to speed on the issues. Very educational and needed.”
Cochran’s State Administration Committee is every day of the week. His Transportation Committee meetings are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with the Local Government committee on Tuesday and Thursday.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
