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Opinion

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Updated 1 year, 11 months ago

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…

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
In support of new library district

Now it appears the likelihood of Lincoln County Public Library services are on the brink of closure.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
Did you know...

County commissioners are currently accepting written public comments regarding the library through March 4.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
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...

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
Losing patience while talking politics

It may sound dramatic, but I feel the fate of our nation hangs in the balance with the upcoming Presidential election and it’s my civic duty to open my trap, uncomfortable as it may be at times.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Between 2019 and 2021, 97 members of Congress, or their family members, invested in weapons contractor stocks; 25 of them sat on committees responsible for shaping national security while also trading and profiting…

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
Let’s keep our communities stable, safe and healthy

In 2023, Congress ended that protection and required states to redetermine eligibility for Medicaid recipients, increasing red tape and government hurdles for programs that keep our kids safe and healthy.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
Concern over Gianforte’s property tax increases

Recently, a young friend reached out, concerned about his $100 monthly mortgage increase and he didn’t know why. That’s a lot of money - $1,200 a year.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
Grizzly bears still trapped in their own end zone

On the whole, grizzly bears are still limited to about 2% of their former numbers and 2% of their former range.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
Montanans can pick our own candidates

We want fair and honest elections not selections.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
Montana is now officially for Californians

The governor then sought a shady procedural loophole to veto the bill. This shady loophole has now been found to violate the Montana Constitution.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
Securing the southern border

Where have you been for the last three years, Jon?

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
New companies coming to Montana

One may ask, WHY aren’t Libby (or Eureka) on that list?

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
Time for accountability

The all-Republican Commission approved a 28% rate hike, the majority of which falls on small businesses and residential users – renters and homeowners.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Montana Supreme Court protects taxpayers and students equally

The reduction in uniform mills would have reduced taxes for out-of-state corporations by millions per year. By comparison, this change would have reduced an average homeowner’s property taxes by only $45 per year.