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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…
Vote for Sustainable Climate Policy
We can’t develop sound policy if every two years we reverse course. There is a clear and very important choice this election.
Libby resident wants county to say there is no election fraud in Montana
It is extremely important, as the elected representatives and election officials in Lincoln County, that you reassure the voters here that our elections are reliable.
Fortine woman supports Brown, Rice for state Supreme Court
Whenever we asked them if they were following the MT Supreme Court race involving James Brown and Jim Rice as the conservative candidates, they most often said “No” they knew nothing about who was running!
Troy man prefers Gustafson for state's high court
I know that if re-elected, she will continue to apply the rule of law and stand up for those affected by asbestos contamination in Libby.
Eureka woman says Zinke is too corrupt for Montana
Zinke’s only allegiance is to his out of state donors. He lives primarily in Santa Barbara.
PSC member doesn't care for attack ads on candidate Brown
Troublingly, the ad directly references a well-known gas and electric company that does business in Montana.
Montanans need to speak out against attacks on constitution
As a born and raised Montanan, I took for granted a lot of the things I was given growing up. I never understood how much of a luxury it was to be able to freely hunt and fish in what was basically my backyard.
Protecting the right to know in Montana Constitution
I want to know what my legislators are doing and how their choices behind closed doors will impact my life.
State Representative says vote "Yes" on LR 131
This law only affects medical providers intentionally allowing children born alive to perish.
Can Brown be fair to the little guy?
The trick to being a good judge is to be able to be neutral and fair regardless of who the parties to the particular lawsuit may be.
A path to free or lower cost internet, phone services
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and federal Lifeline Program could save people hundreds of dollars a year. A family of four making less than $55,500 a year qualifies for ACP.
Backing Gustafson for Montana Supreme Court
I feel she represents everyday Montanans and she is endorsed by former Montana Governor Marc Racicot.
President Biden sets records
As I was balancing my checkbook, I got to think about a bunch of them.
Libby resident supports Gustafson for state Supreme Court
Justice Gustafson grew up in Montana and has represented regular people in private practice including ranchers, farmers, teachers, firefighters and more.
Montana doctor says vote no on LR 131
I am also the mother to my giggling 6-month-old son, Theodore.