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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…
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.
Laws, compassion and common sense
Solomon listens to the women, each of them claiming that she is the child’s mother. Solomon then has a sword brought to him. His decision is that the child will be cut in half and one half given to each woman.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
This week millionaires no longer pay into Social Security for the remainder of the year. That would change with passage of the Social Security Expansion Act and the Social Security 2100 Act.
Judge Lynch for Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court: No substitute for experience
Montana stands at a pivotal juncture, where the integrity and impartiality of its judiciary are paramount.
State misses the mark on grizzly delisting
There must be trustworthy and credible state assurances that adequate laws and policies to manage grizzly mortalities will remain in place after delisting.
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.
Did you know...
County commissioners are currently accepting written public comments regarding the library through March 4.
NorthWestern Energy plans protect Montana customers
Anyone who takes more than a cursory look at the steps NorthWestern has made over the last several years to diversify their portfolio and ensure supply reliability can easily see...
More than one way to interfere with an election
Therein lies the McConnell-Daines strategy; find a handpicked puppet that they can buy a Senate seat for and then completely control.