With the first month behind us in the Montana Legislature I wanted to take the time to send an update from Helena. It has been a busy and productive few weeks.

As President Pro Tempore and part of Senate Leadership, I have an extra responsibility to not only look out for my constituents in Eastern Montana but to also bring legislators together and think about what is best for Montana as a whole.

I recently introduced legislation to restrict foreign adversaries, such as China and Chinese Communist Party affiliated businesses, from buying or leasing agricultural land and critical infrastructu...