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Montana Free Press, 2023 CAPITOL TRACKER

Sharon has a Bachelor of Science in elementary education and teaching from Montana State University and a Master of Education (MEd) from the City University of Seattle. She is from the Crow Agency, Montana. 

Sharon is a professor at Little Big Horn College. 

Sharon Stewart Peregoy is the State House Representative for Montana District 42. She is serving her third term and was first elected in 2017. Previously, she served in the Montana Senate for four terms from 2009 to 2016. 

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Aims to improve economic conditions on Montana reservations.

Supports expanding railways to Crow Agency to increase accessibility to neighboring towns.

- Aims to improve economic conditions on Montana reservations.
- Supports expanding railways to Crow Agency to increase accessibility to neighboring towns.

Economy

Has helped maintain funding for the Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force.

Advocated for the Indian Child Welfare Act, which requires the state to make an "active effort' to keep tribal children with Native American families.

- Has helped maintain funding for the Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force.
- Advocated for the Indian Child Welfare Act, which requires the state to make an "active effort' to keep tribal children with Native American families.

Public Safety

Supports expanding access to affordable health care.

- Supports expanding access to affordable health care.

Healthcare

Advocates for increased investments in tribal colleges.

- Advocates for increased investments in tribal colleges.

Education

As of September 17, 2024, Sharon Stewart Peregoy did not have a website or any information online.

Voting & Elections

Energy & the Environment

Sharon Stewart Peregoy

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- Your State Senator drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Senators are elected to a 4-year term. Individuals can serve no more than 8 years in a 16-year period.