Editorial
To find our opinion based editorials, see below. We'll share opinion based editorial articles regularly for interested viewers.
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…
How to succeed at your New Year's weight loss resolution
By RILEY BLACK
Opioids: The crisis of our lifetime
Eric Hargan is about to get a demotion, and he is just fine with that.
A 50-year-old, bi-partisan success story
News from the Capitol in Helena unfortunately often emphasizes the partisan nature of modern politics. But today, we — a Senate Democrat and a House Republican — want to share something we both strongly support, a …
Tax reform could mean $122 million net revenue loss for Montana
As a young high school American government teacher, I compared our system to an automobile that was useful if it could start, speed up, slow down and stop. When the people thought government needed to be more activ…
Tax reform lets you keep more of what you earn
Santa came early for hardworking Montanans. Republicans have kept their promise to the American people and delivered tax reform that will let you keep more of what you earn. In just a couple of months, you’ll see m…
Tax cuts to let Montanans keep more of what they earn
Santa came early for hardworking Montanans. Republicans have kept their promise to the American people and delivered tax reform that will let you keep more of what you earn. In just a couple of months, you’ll see m…
Reinstate secure rural schools (SRS) payments
Folks in Lincoln County and across Montana sent me to Washington because I bring Montana values to Congress and make sure that our communities get a fair shake.
Tax cuts just in time for Christmas
For years, Washington has grown in its power and wealth while hardworking Americans have struggled to make ends meet. In fact, the nation’s most affluent counties are suburbs of Washington, D.C. Taxpayer dollars ha…
What we can do about the rise in alcohol-impaired driving
In 1988, Larry Mahoney drove his pickup truck down the wrong side of Kentucky’s I-71, hitting a church bus head on and killing 24 children and three adults. The incident, which became known as the Carrollton Bus Cr…
Sen. Daines: Protecting public use of public lands
In 1977, President Carter signed a law that required the Forest Service to study 973,000 acres in Montana to determine if they were suitable for wilderness. The findings were to be reported in five years and Congre…
Special session in the rearview mirror
The special session of the Montana Legislature is behind us — yet another thing to be thankful for in this season. Taking center stage was concern for the most vulnerable populations in Montana. What avenues should…
Voters: Congress is scamming you with taxes
By JAMES DEAN
Consider a grassroots return to decency
From 80 mass shootings of innocents in 30 years it’s obvious that quietly realizing, then offering respect for the senselessly lost, is what decent people do. Decency conforms to accepted standards of morality or r…
It's 'no accident' how we arrived at this point
Last fall, Montanans were treated to a campaign ad from Gov. Bullock entitled “No Accident.” In it, Bullock brags about a $300 million surplus and not raising …
It's time for the governor to dance alone
Gov. Bullock called a special session for next week in Helena. He is interested in some cuts and transfers in state government to shore up the shaky budget. Also included, however, will be “temporary revenue increa…