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…
Power of the press is in being the 'Way to Know' for citizens
WASHINGTON — The power of the press rests in the ability of journalists to hold government accountable, to mobilize public opinion on matters that are important to individuals, communities or the nation, and to pro…
I-186 is outside effort to stop future mining
Montana used to be known as the Treasure State. But in recent years, there has been a noticeable shift. Out-of-state environmental groups have been pushing to get rid of mining in our state and advance their extrem…
Mining supports healthy habitat, healthy economy
Those who work in the mining industry know that mining and protecting the environment aren’t mutually exclusive. With some of the world’s strictest regulations when it comes to protecting our water, Montana has bee…
Support I-185 to fight tobacco's health impact
As an organization that promotes primary healthcare for Montana’s most vulnerable populations, the Montana Primary Care Association strongly endorses I-185, the Tobacco Tax Initiative.
I-186 creates more problems than it solves
The word “bamboozled” isn’t one we use often nor understand anymore. However, if I-186 passes we’ll get a darn good reminder of its proper use. Bamboozled means the use of a ploy, ruse or scheme to achieve a specif…
Good government is transparent and accountable
During my days serving on the Big Sandy School Board I learned that good government is transparent and accountable to Montanans.
Vote yes for I-186 and clean water
One of the things I’m proudest of about Montana is that our constitution asserts clean air and clean water are our birthright. Those of us who live here are accustomed to these truths; they inform our daily actions…
Let Montana's university levy tradition live on
Montanans will have a direct say in what we pay when the six-mill university levy comes before us again this election year as LR-128 on the November election ballot.
I-186 will hurt Montana's economy
Out-of-state environmental groups are using litigation as a tool to stop future mining in our state and I-186 does nothing but make it easier for them to do just that.
Medicaid access is crucial to rural health care
Montana’s scenic landscape has always been a treasure to its rural residents. When it comes to receiving health care, however, our rural residents face a lot of hurdles. Thankfully, Medicaid’s coverage extends well…
Trust our experts and support I-186
By TOM REED
Montana schools must act to stop bullying
Montana’s children are off to a new school year and the excitement of learning. Children need and deserve to learn in a safe environment. When children are bullied in schools, it makes them feel unsafe and makes le…
Student safety is Montana's priority
The classroom doors are opening for the 2018-2019 school year! When parents drop their students off at the bus stop or in front of their school this fall, they deserve peace of mind in knowing that their child will…
Five Montana mayors support I-186
(Editor’s note: This letter was previously attributed to Tom Reed of Trout Unlimited in error. Read Tom Reed’s letter
Border Patrol agents endorse Senator Jon Tester
As the president of the National Border Patrol Council, I have the privilege of representing 15,000 of the best men and women you’ll ever meet: the Border Patrol agents who work 24 hours a day to secure our borders…