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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…
Sen. Daines is thankful for Montana
I’m thankful for our Montana farmers and ranchers that put food on our tables.
Time to set aside hyperpartisanship
In a day where partisanship seems inevitable, where party politics demand that we must fight, I’d ask that we reject this belief.
Concerns over local ambulance service
We were told the Libby Volunteer Ambulance can no longer transport patients to Kalispell.
Seeking help to keep child killer in prison
The legal process to keep Robert Hornbach in jail is a long one.
Libby resident supports Teske for county commissioner seat
I am writing this letter to inform the citizens of Lincoln County, that Brent Teske is an excellent choice for County Commissioner Dist 1.
For our posterity
Currently, the Department of Energy has failed American big time.
Tranel says Montanans have fueled her faith
What have I discovered? I have discovered you. I have discovered how much we all have in common – shared values, shared sense of place, shared challenges.
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.