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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…
Montana wildfires
While wildfire and smoke risks are increasing across the nation, endangering and taking lives, there are people fighting for corrective action.
Fraud alert for Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser
U Serve Libby, Inc., the 501(c)3 non-profit organization that built the Libby Community Tennis Courts...
Questioning the idea of separating county elections from clerk and recorder
In considering this request, the commissioners should explain to the public why Ms. Howell and the commissioners failed to comply...
Don’t forget the everyday goodness that still exists in America
I have always been fascinated in history and family history, asking them to stretch their minds back to the details of people I didn’t know.
Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond
The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk, who is worth $250 billion, plans to...
Keeping political power in check
It’s easy to succumb to temptation if nobody’s watching, but if there is someone else there, well, people behave a little better.
Treat public and private land with respect
Likewise, it is not permissible anywhere to cut new mountain bike or ATV trails.
County commissioner candidate shares reasons for running
I have watched, with growing dismay as the county commission, under Mr. Letcher’s influence and “leadership” has become increasingly radicalized.
Biden’s track record keeps on getting better
Biden will eliminate Trump’s tax breaks for those making more than $400,000 a year.
Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond
New data from Oxfam, reported in Axios, shows there are now fewer low-wage workers in the U.S. At this time 13% of workers earn less than $15 an hour, as compared to 31.9% two years ago.
Are we losing our wilderness and our Montana values?
They could not get multiple wildernesses through Congress in their lifetimes so they protected this gorgeous country so that final decisions could be made at a later date.
Print the news and raise hell
Because without the press, the American Revolution may have never taken place.
A tribute to Yaak, America
And the day turned out to be a perfect reflection of all that is good in our country and our state.
Reader didn't care for column about Joe Biden
When Trump was president we had a booming economy, the most secure border in our lifetime...
Why has Montana’s energy fallen behind?
Sen. Usher is correct that Montana’s electricity system has fallen behind, leaving us unprepared for modern technologies.