Opinion
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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 religious underpinnings of one of America’s most sacred concepts, private property
America’s legal foundation for property law (possession), “anti-Indian law,” and the concept of nation-states is religious, not secular.
Sheehy, PERC and the future of public lands conservation in Montana
Particularly in Montana where checking the list of Superfund sites left behind by private industries and owners bears indisputable evidence of the myth that private ownership means better conservation of those reso…
In 2024, it’s a plodding geezer versus a grifting sleazer
When the people lose their faith in elections, democracy is finished.
No zoning in Lower Yaak
Zoning is entirely inappropriate in the rural outdoors and lacks the structure or funding to guarantee protection of Montana's beautiful areas.
Fight for Montana
Sheehy thinks he can waltz into our state and change our way of life. Well, he’s wrong.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Under a new program requiring no receipts, over 300 House members were reimbursed $5.8 million for food and lodging for “official business."
The accessibility of our right to know
Unfortunately, our government can obstruct and effectively deny our Right to Know by charging exorbitant “fees” for completing requests.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
The immigration system, not updated in 30 years, has an exceptional backlog.
Politicians must be held accountable for their decisions
It is important that when our leaders are out of step with the people they serve, that we the people hold them accountable.
Fire season is here - are you ready?
Recently we held three Fire Adapted Community Workshops, sponsored by the Kootenai Forest Stakeholder Collaborative, to help homeowners better understand their role in addressing the wildfire problem.
Hunting is a valuable tool in managing mountain lions
But animal rights activists aren’t trying to make sure hunters eat the mountain lions that they hunt. Their true goal is to prevent hunting in general, starting with a species the public knows little about.
A call for action on the border crisis
But what are we as Montanans doing with the information that has already been well circulated regarding our state?
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
The Federal Trade Commission alleges an American oil CEO attempted to collude with OPEC to inflate prices, numerous media reported.
Stop feeding the turkeys
Which leads me from turkeys to tourists.
Something’s rotten at Montana’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks
The latest case involves Dr. Eileen Ryce, the Administrator of the Fisheries Division who was mysteriously placed on “administrative leave” as of May 17.