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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…
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.
Republicans tout freedom while chipping away at rights
When Montana Republicans tell you they are fighting for your rights and freedoms, they’re speaking out of both sides of their mouths. While presenting themselves as champions of our rights and liberty, they have be…
Montana's education system needs an upgrade
A decade of carrying innovative education legislation resulted in my selection to the National Council of State Legislature’s International Education Study Group, an outfit charged with studying the world’s highest…
Special session is an opportunity for electioneering and not much more
A small group of politicians are asking other legislators to sign a letter requesting an expensive Special Session. I oppose this wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars on a session that lacks merit and on what seem…
Democrats’ federal election takeover bill undermines what Montanans want
If there’s one thing Montanans are about, it’s common sense. We work hard, play by the rules and don’t like when Washington elites impose laws that go against what works for Montana. That’s why I fought against Pre…
Only the states can tackle this disastrous spending problem
In August of 2020, we wrote an opinion opposing modern monetary theory (or MMT, the “too good to be true” idea that the federal government can spend unlimited amounts of money, regardless of revenue, in order to be…