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Battling substance abuse requires collaborative effort
Two and a half years ago, Attorney General Tim Fox and I stood on the steps of the state capitol with other lawmak…
Retired justices back Jerry Lynch for Chief Justice
His is a distinguished legal career: he became a magistrate judge by merit selection, recommended by his peers.
Truth in sentencing
I recently read of a criminal sentencing, though more serious in nature...
SB 442 meant to benefit rural Montana counties
The intent was not to give tax dollars based on population, but rather used a formula to put the dollars where hunting, fishing and recreation existed.
Securing our borders
It is an absolute shame the Biden administration will not do the same and is allowing an unsecure southern border in our very own country.
Local libraries essential cornerstones for Eureka, Libby and Troy
Libraries bridge the gap for those who lack access to technology and the internet.
City resident seeks more info on water, sewer rate plan
I attended the meeting via Zoom. Unfortunately, the transmission, both visual and audio, were of poor quality.
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.
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.
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.
In opposition to Snake River dam breaching
The agreement stated replacement power would be clean, renewable, socially-just energy sources.
In support of new library district
Now it appears the likelihood of Lincoln County Public Library services are on the brink of closure.