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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…
Montana Legislature mid-session outlook
As speaker of the house, it is a goal of mine to have unity within the Republican Caucus and a positive working relationship with the minority party. At the halfway point of the 66th legislative session we are hitt…
Support bipartisan youth suicide prevention bills
Montana is a state with a proud history of firsts.
Soil health is gaining momentum
Across the nation, farmers, ranchers and rural communities are finding that a key component to building a brighter future for rural America lies beneath our feet. Investments in soil health are creating more resili…
'Just some thoughts' from Care Center resident
As I wheel myself around in my wheelchair, I see a lot and hear a lot of lonely people, most of which are 20-to-30 years my senior, as I am probably the youngest guest here.
State of the Union pushed an ambitious agenda
The important work that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) does was validated by the President in his recent State of the Union address. I believe President Trump articulated an inspiring vision of Americ…
Big data, online behavior and auto insurance
Big data is everywhere. Everything done online helps companies place targeted ads in front of you. Look up anything, and that product’s ad shows up on Facebook or Instagram.
Congressional appropriators invest in rural business
Across rural America, small businesses are the heart of main street. From local coffee shops to the hardware store, these businesses employ local residents, provide important services to the community and serve as …
Meeting over ungulate predation
The sportsmen’s meeting held in Kalispell Jan. 30 drew 400-plus attendees. We would like to thank the area sportsmen and women, the Foundation for Wildlife Management, Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, Rocky…
Biting into rural food access
By addressing key issues in food, farm, small business and community-level and institutional policy, there is potential to identify strengths, changes needed, and gaps in the food system.
Grateful for local support of charity
I am writing to thank Libby residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
Climate Advocate Training to be held in Kalispell
The Flathead Valley Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will hold a Climate Advocate Training workshop for local folks interested in climate solutions at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Auto insurance required, but not fair pricing
State law requires auto insurance, but not fair policy pricing.
Auto insurance requirements, pricing out of sync
Montana law requires auto insurance.
Bureau not protecting consumers from lenders
Despite its name “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau”, this agency seems interested in protecting industry rather than fulfilling its mission. CFPB recently announced their proposal to gut protections that helped…
Something simple to do about climate change
Climate change! What can we do about this overwhelming problem? There is something remarkably simple and feasible that we can do.