Letters to the Editor
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Battling substance abuse requires collaborative effort
Two and a half years ago, Attorney General Tim Fox and I stood on the steps of the state capitol with other lawmak…
The onus of Medicare cuts
All of these devastating cuts don’t click into place until after the 2026 midterm elections.
Take care of your personal information
If the source claims to be an agent with the Social Security Administration, contact the...
Concern for wildfire destruction in the Yaak
Unfortunately, that reasoning and litigation has put us, the constituents and residents in a very precarious position.
The Fear of Voters…
No one cares if a voter is an immigrant, a young person, a minority or even if they vote in drag...
A Breath of Fresh Air: E-Cigs Now Covered by Law
This means that vaping is no longer allowed in indoor public places—just like traditional smoking.
But for the actions of a few
Closing the bathroom makes the park less usable, less safe and less welcoming.
In support of clean, renewable energy that creates jobs, reduces pollution
Choosing locally grown food, reducing waste and being mindful of how we...
Montana's mental health crisis can't be ignored
Inadequate funding and sky-high employee turnover have left the hospital in disarray.
Permanent tax cut
Another noticeable finding was that the wealthy owners of private corporations pocketed over half their company’s tax cuts.
A letter from the publisher
Let's be clear: This isn't acceptable. This isn't normal. This isn't who we are.
What value is Lincoln County Port Authority?
Why is the county afraid to have their bosses know their business dealings for us?
A criticism of spending for military parade
Spending an estimated $45 to $60 million on this extravaganza, remnant of the worst authoritarian dictators in history, (Hitler, Mussolini, Kim Jong Un, et. al.) is absolute insanity.
No kings but mentally ill tyrants OK
Let's not forget the fabricated lawfare suits against political opponents, the failure to enforce Constitutional law...
Coal rolled at the 'No Kings' protest
This time a sheriff's deputy pulled the guy over, so I went down to listen in.
A letter to the president
Will you save this country from tyranny once and for all?