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Former governor sounds off on property tax debacle
How did the largest percentage of Republicans elected in Montana history grow government at the fastest rate in st…
The value of libraries
More than a collection of books, libraries promote functional and digital literacy, provide a safe-space for kids, as well as adult learning, computer classes and community outreach.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 calls for firing most of the U.S. government workforce, to be replaced with loyalists to a right-wing U.S. president.
County commissioners back passage of Senate Bill 442
Marijuana revenues are new to Montana, and the bill’s thoughtful distribution of this higher-than-expected new revenue stream included some funding for county roads.
Taxes, taxes, taxes
While president, Trump proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare in every single budget he released. Every Republican on the House Budget Committee recently voted to create a closed-door (secret) commission to …
Libby residents support local library system
As Lincoln County residents for over a decade, the public library system is vital to my daily life and our community. The benefits and services the libraries provide to our rural community are invaluable.
In appreciation of the musical, "Annie"
What a big project put on by the Kootenai Karacters and the Libby Schools. It never ceases to amaze me of how much talent there is in our small town of Libby, Montana.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
The night that Trump’s son Donald Jr. announced the old Republican Party is dead, and replaced by the MAGA movement, Trump Sr. hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Families, freedom and fairness
Under Gianforte’s government the uninsured rate has increased by 127,000 Montanans of all ages. His approach to Medicaid redetermination has failed.
Letter writer says Lynch not fit for Montana Supreme Court
This is the "Lynch" campaign: baseless claims and inflammatory language.
Silver buckshot for solving climate change
Skiers and ski resort owners say they're losing out on skiing and business. This not only affects the mountains but also local retailers and restaurants. These mountain town economies are acutely feeling the effect…
Montanans pay $100,000 for legislative hubris and abuse of power
Unfortunately, in this case, the taxpayers will bear the burden of the Republican leaders’ misconduct, which will compel Montana citizens to seek relief through the courts.
Senate Bill 442: A bill for all Montanans
A lack of investment in our rural roads also hampers wildland firefighting efforts and leaves residents of rural locations without reliable service from first responders.
Held vs. Montana
The Montana district court ruling in Held vs. Montana wandered beyond constitutional directive into policy making.
Lincoln Co. 4-H clubs provide youth a place to learn
It’s fair to say for most of these kids it’s their first real interaction with the business world, managing money to sell something for profit and they are learning it as early as age of 8.
Montana SB 442 funding formula is not fair
In the case of SB 442, the mechanism for allocating county road maintenance funding is inequitable and fundamentally unfair to the vast majority of Montanans.