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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…
Thinking out loud
“If you can start arguing over something and get enough publicity, and keep the argument going, you can divide our nation overnight as whether spinach or brocolli are the most nutritious.” Will Rogers.
Is the U.S. back sliding?
Or America herself by the invasion of millions of illegals jeopardizing our national security and the safety of our communities all for the goal to influence our electoral college?
Taking from the poor, giving to the rich
The Trump administration needs to re-think its priorities and stop helping the very rich at the expense of the very poor.
Not a fan of current administration
The letter to the editor that Tom Horelick wrote is...
A Reality Check
Sadly, the house cleaning that really needs doing at big government agencies may or may not get done.
Lawmakers float pay-to-play ideas for Montana’s outdoors
This would encourage a pay-to-play approach at a time when Montana is already struggling to maintain public access as wealth pours into the state and open space is developed.
Libby resident displeased with response from commissioners
Apparently, Mr. Duram has already forgotten the names of all the private companies with their sustainable jobs that have rolled through Lincoln County in the past 30 years.
Libby should embrace change, growth
Partnering with forestry, mining and construction would create direct pathways to stable jobs, keeping workers, families and revenue in town.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Private industries are cutting back due to DOGE budget slashing and tariffs are a “paralyzing” influence.
America's new ally
Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, primarily for its agricultural and natural resources.
Retired Forest Service employee shocked at Trump/Musk firings
The loss of these jobs is yet another hit to the economy and tax base of Lincoln and Sanders counties.
Ticked-off Libby Logger displeased with Sen. Daines
As always, I look forward to your generic and meaningless response written by some paid staffer.
Senate Dems Are Putting Montanans First — Federal Delegation Should Do the Same
How can we invest in Montana’s future if the very programs that create opportunity are on the chopping block?
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Trump posted on X that the “America First” reconciliation bill will make America great again. The bill proposes an $800 billion cut to Medicaid. In the past Trump said he opposed Medicaid cuts.
A few words about the bull at J. Neils Memorial Park
As you said: mining has not been good for our economy and his timber based economy has been destroyed.