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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…
Celebrate the Republicans who chose country over party
It is about time we recognized the true heroes of the Republican Party.
Masks in schools go against basic American values
Masks protect the freedom of non-expression. Masks protect the criminal identity. Masks protect anti-free market enterprise. Masks protect the crescendo of a fear based behavioral modification instruction, especial…
Thank you, Troy, for putting Jim Seifert on the health board
My family and I were relieved to read that Troy City Council appointed Jim Seifert to the Lincoln County Health Board.
Help us help you: Get vaccinated and take simple precautions
We again find ourselves at the mercy of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 cases across the country are on the rise and Montana is no exception.
Commissioners took concerns about ARPA spending seriously
On July 21, I attended the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting to make a plea regarding the $3.8 million allocated to county by the American Rescue Plan Act. That plea went something like this: All reside…
Far-flung areas should be cut from Black Ram timber sale
The Kootenai National Forest (KNF) is waiting for a grizzly bear biological assessment from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the Black Ram timber sale in the Yaak. As proposed by KNF, Black Ram would “l…
Why should we care about the danger facing the unvaccinated?
"We won with poorly educated. I love the poorly educated," crowed former President Donald Trump at a rally in February 2016. I am reminded of this whenever I hear of the political divide between the vaccinated and …
Join Tester in supporting the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act
Montana is synonymous with the great outdoors. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the state’s natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Critical race theory can't be allowed to open the classroom to discrimination
A recent thoughtful and well-reasoned attorney general’s opinion on critical race theory from Austin Knudsen has people on the left stamping their feet and pulling out their hair. The Montana Democrats’ spin machin…
Republican leadership celebrates successful legislative session
Montana voters spoke clearly last November. They elected Republicans up and down the ballot, giving legislative Republicans a clear mandate to make good on our campaign promises of protecting the Montana way of lif…
Troy would be wise to roll out the welcome mat for bikepackers
This is a short letter to people of Troy and what is coming their way. In 2019, a long distance mountain bikepacking route was established from Whitefish to Mexico. It is called the Western Wildlands Route. It goes…
Choose truth and cooperation over lies and divisiveness
The board members of the Kootenai Forest Stakeholders Coalition (KFSC) feel obligated to speak up about the role of public input in public land management actions. The KFSC is a collaborative group dedicated to see…
Tom Wood has big shoes to fill
I am humbled and grateful for the confidence and support from Libby Volunteer Fire Department members, my friends and family, in giving me the opportunity to fill the role as fire chief.
Making it hard to put initiatives on the ballot is a mistake
One of the best things about our great state of Montana is how easy it is to express our opinions. Being able to put initiatives on the ballot is a right we have as Montanans.
Buzz around Colstrip is fueled by misinformation
Every session we have bills that create new potential for Colstrip, those bills are constantly surrounded by media misinformation that is meant to confuse and mislead lawmakers and the public. This session is no di…