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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…
Former Gov. Racicot takes note of constitutional amendment proposals
It cannot escape notice that the unprecedented number of the proposed constitutional amendments presented to a single legislature exceeds the total number of legislatively referred constitutional amendments placed …
Former legislator hopes state will stand up for seniors
Currently, Montana has a $2 billion budget surplus, thanks largely to an infusion of federal money intended to help our state during the public health emergency and provide a safety net for our state’s most vulnera…
Beware Republican deregulation
It was the biggest economic disaster in the history of Montana.
Conservation Easements Mean Better Forest Management
Conservation easements are a choice landowners have under their private property rights. They are not preservation.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
There’s a similarity to attacks on power facilities in Washington and Oregon when compared to the recent attack in North Carolina, according to The Guardian.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
The U.S. has no national standard on paid sick leave, in contrast to most industrialized nations, CNN reported.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Using the tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy plan to encourage growth didn’t go well for Britain’s new prime minister, who resigned after 44 days.
Dirty tricks from a former justice
Lawyers and judges are in positions of great power and responsibility when it comes to our justice system.
Sen. Cuffe supports Zinke for Congress
Today Tranel is hellbent on trashing the reputation of the man who dodged bullets and bombs to defend her right to free speech.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Depending on how the far right activist majority on the Supreme Court rules, the upcoming Moore v. Harper case may mark the end of voter representation in the U.S.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Legislation that would put new restrictions on Congressional lawmakers’ ability to buy and sell stocks is planned for consideration this month.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Trump told his MAGA fans it was “the most vicious, hateful and divisive speech ever delivered by an American president.”
Kootenai Forest Stakeholders express gratitude for wildfire protection work
A strong focus by local officials to identify priorities for treatment, and get work done on the ground, is really paying off and showing results.
Gunderson’s open cut law leaves neighbors in the dust
I read the story on the proposed Fire open cut mine near Libby with great interest and frustration. Libby Representative Steve Gunderson’s HB 599 is now paving the way for Thompson Contracting Inc. to develop a 14.…
Anti-competitive tactics in the meat packing industry hurt Montana ranchers
In Montana, cattle outnumber people by nearly three to one, so it’s no wonder that Montana beef plays such a large role in our rich legacy of agriculture and our economy.