I was encouraged two years ago when Montana voted in a Democratic Governor and gained as many seats as we did in the Senate and the House. Although, great strides were made in education funding, availability of healthcare, and economic development, more is yet to be done. Common sense legislation will be what continues to move Montana in the right direction. I'd like to help direct that and move the legislative agenda ahead.

I BELIEVE:

• Montana has great schools, great teachers, and great kids. And we want to keep it that way by properly funding public education and encouraging affordable college tuition.
• Montana deserves good-paying jobs with strong futures.
• Montana can lead this nation in the research, development, and distribution of Alternative Energies.
• Montana benefits from investment in emerging small business niche markets.
• Montana deserves to be proud of our strong artisan population and promote "Made in Montana" (if we don't, who will?)
• Montanans deserve affordable and adequate healthcare and insurance.
• Montana needs healthy, sustainable, and manageable growth.

I want to work with Governor Schweitzer and our Senate and House to achieve these goals that are the essence of who Montanans are.

I AM:

• Self Employed Artist and Small Business Owner
• Writer and Columnist for Sunshine Artist Magazine
• Native Montanan with family roots in Broadwater County for over 50 years
• Avid reader, love to kayak, hike and swim
• Graduated from Havre High
• Studied English Literature and History at MSU

• Vice-Chair of Broadwater County Democrats
• Charter Member and Vice President of Townsend Soroptimist Club
• eveloped and Marketed through Soroptimist a Community Website
• Initiated a Back-to-School Program through Soroptimist to provide school supplies and clothing for needy kids
• Volunteer in school with Career Education

Please help me to represent Broadwater and Gallatin Counties (HD 68) in the State Legislature for the benefit of the state we all love. I need your vote on November 7th and your financial support would be greatly appreciated and put to good use. ($130 is the legal limit)

I am open to any input, ideas, or concerns you may have. Please feel free to call me (406.266.4818) or e-mail me (bxlobert@hotmail.com)at any time.

Thank you very much,
Laura Obert