The Family Behind Montana's Unwavering Conservatism.
The Regier family has become a political dynasty in Montana, with Keith Regier, his daughter Amy, and his son Matt holding leadership positions in the state legislature. The family's brand of unflinching conservatism has injected fresh intensity into debates over abortion, diversity training, and transgender rights. Matt Regier led the move to bar one of the legislature's only transgender representatives, Zooey Zephyr, who had spoken out against a measure banning hormone treatments and surgical care for transgender minors. The Regiers' views have appealed to the growing movement of extreme conservatives in the region, including militia groups and far-right religious leaders.