Editorial
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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…
Flathead Lake level simple solutions for full pool
Fisheries will also benefit from more water being available later in the season.
Gutting the Forest Service will cause irreparable damage
I, and many Americans, welcome thoughtful strategic reform of federal agencies, but what we have seen occur over the last several months to the Forest Service is nothing like that.
How beautiful is it in reality?
The fact is: poorer, more rural states are greatly assisted by richer states.
Public lands betrayal: We will not forget or forgive
So when Sen. Steve Daines quietly collaborated with Sen. Mike Lee of Utah to slip an amendment into the so-called...
RMEF strongly opposes sale of federal public land
“We call on our membership and all outdoorsmen and women to contact their federal lawmakers and encourage them to remove this provision and support public access,” added Weaver.
Questioning the value of Montana’s U.S. congressional delegation
Cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security that Montanans depend on? Why not.
Critical of county approval for rural subdivisions
And the reason subdivisions are approved with no consideration given to issues raised?
Republicans and Christianity
Trump's support requires a gross misunderstanding of the mission of God’s people on earth to love thy neighbor.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
While most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are not yet activated, Trump’s trade war has cost companies more than $35 billion in lost sales and higher costs, Reuters reported.
When a state turns blue
When a state turns blue
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
A Ukraine-U.S. deal has been reached on sharing Ukraine’s...
Keeping Elections Safe Keeps Montana Safe
All Montanans, regardless of party affiliation, must have confidence in the purity of our elections.
2025 Montana Budget: Balanced, Responsible and Delivering Tax Relief
Our $3.5 billion annual General Fund budget prioritizes what I call the “Big Three”:...
Montana’s growth depends on smart investment policy
That’s why recent discussions in Washington about raising taxes on investments, specifically carried interest, are so concerning.
Wild Places Offer Us Something in Return
Earth Day isn’t just about remembering to recycle or plant a tree—it’s about remembering that we are part of nature, not separate from it.