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…
Libby Chamber has no opinion on J. Neils bull statue
While the Chamber has been approached by both groups involved in the J. Neils bull proposals...
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
His family and high-profile Dems have stood behind Biden staying in the race; he now needs to double down on proving he’s fit for the job.
It’s indisputable: Ol’ Joe’s gotta go
It was too painful to watch and many turned it off after the first 10 minutes.
O’Brien will bring a wealth of experience as Superintendent of Schools
She brings a wealth of experience to the table, with a diverse background in public education ranging from K-12 to college to state-level policy making.
A flood of misinformation
But this year’s presidential contest is already drenched in a flood of disinformation, and the problem is likely to get much worse.
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.