Oct. 7, 2026
PM News: Supreme Court Strikes Down GOP Restrictions, Schools Embrace Solar Power
Kicking off with a landmark ruling from the Montana Supreme Court, we discuss how the court unanimously struck down Republican-backed restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives, reaffirming the people's constitutional power to make laws without undue obstacles. Next, we highlight Pennsylvania's innovative Solar for Schools program, which is helping schools install solar panels with generous state grants covering up to 75% of project costs. This Afternoon's Stories: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/montana-supreme-court-strikes-down-gop-restrictions-on-citizen-ballot-initiatives/ https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-schools-solar-energy-state-grant/