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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…
A GI Bill for the 21st Century
App developer, robotics technician, digital animator and advanced manufacturer — what do all of these careers have in common? They didn’t exist 73 years ago when the GI Bill was signed into law. When our fighting f…
Daines' proposal to end filibuster is a bad idea
Congress is in crisis, and some members of the U.S. Senate suggest fundamental changes that would forever alter the future of that esteemed body. In one dramatic proposal, Montana’s own Sen. Steve Daines has propos…
Civility matters, no matter what
Monster swamp vs. swamp monster: A D.C. allegory
Politically speaking, I’m caught between a rock and a hard place, or more appropriately between a monster swamp and a swamp monster.
In Memoriam: Liu Xiaobo
On July 13, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, a political prisoner in China and a champion of democracy, died of liver cancer in a Chinese hospital. The world mourned, but in China his death was barely noted.
We can protect private property rights and public land access
Two core values that Montanans share make our state great: a deep respect for private property rights as well as a dedication to public land. Defending both of these values is essential to our way of life.
Senate GOP health care plan 'reprehensible,' say trio of Montana faith leaders
As leaders within our faith communities, we hold a deep respect for human life and recognize the inherent dignity of each person, regardless of his or her economic status. At our churches, we especially preach abou…
Small business suffers under Obamacare
Leading up to the passage of Obamacare, President Obama said, “If you like the plan you have, you can keep it. If you like the doctor you have, you can keep yo…
Did you know U.S. has long history of election tampering?
All the Democrats including Hillary and Obama, are outraged that Trump won the election and blame it all on the Russians for interfering. But did you know that Dov Levin, of Carnegie Mellon University, has recorded…
Time for Daines, Tester to help small business
Obamacare has been burdensome for small business. This week, the Senate has a chance to do something about it.
Celebrating Independence Day
Rodeos, barbeques, fireworks, parades — these are what often come to mind when we celebrate the Fourth of July in Montana. In fact, these activities have always come to mind when we think about Independence Day.
Trump, Gianforte lowered the bar, but we don't have to follow them
To borrow the words of Maya Angelou: “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
Tester's hypocrisy on 'dark money'
In April Senator Jon Tester joined an unsuccessful partisan effort to filibuster Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the Supreme Court. To justify his actions, …
The portends of political meddling against the public interest
The Public Land/Water Access Association is very concerned by the recent removal of Yellowstone District Ranger, Alex Sankiewicz, from his position and more importantly the implications of how it was handled and wh…
As I travel across Montana I listen
It is critical that Washington listens to Montanans during important debates about heath care, jobs, infrastructure, agriculture and veterans.