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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…
CASA urges legislators to provide needed funding
We urge our legislators to recognize the critical role CASA of Lincoln County plays and to provide the necessary funding and resources to support our mission.
Commissioners must address PILT underpayments
If each Northwest Montana county received just $3 per acre the amount of additional annual PILT payments to each county would be Flathead ($3.9 million), Lincoln ($4.4 million), Mineral ($ 1.4 million) and Sanders …
A suggestion to Daines, Sheehy
However, today I learned through my authoritative sources in D.C. that both Tim Sheehy and Steve Daines are going to...
Putting Montana First: Why I’m Supporting Jon Tester
Montana is changing, and now more than ever we need a seasoned champion representing us in the United States Senate.
CI-128: Another Trojan Horse
This indicates that the baby is not just some ‘appendage’ of the mother to be ignored but an individual with the same rights and protections as the mother.
Where Democrats stand on the issues
And I have not made any comparisons to where Republicans...
Thoughts on the constitutional initiatives
First, let’s talk about Constitutional Initiatives 126 and 127.
Law enforcement endorses Wilson for Supreme Court
Among law enforcement officials, Judge Wilson is known as a...
Fairness, justice, tradition: Backing Bidegaray and Lynch
Katherine Bidegaray and Jeremiah Lynch are the only truly nonpartisan candidates...
Eureka man shocked at vehicle registration cost in Lincoln Co.
Then came the kicker: $114.48 for County Option Tax!
In favor of Lynch, Bidegaray for Montana Supreme Court
The 1972 state Constitution gives Montanans strong rights to privacy, freedom, a quality education and ensures we keep our environment clean and healthy so we can enjoy our clean air and water and hold polluters ac…
Sister concerned for brother's welfare in county jail
First, I’d like to formally apologize to the jail staff and any officers that were affected by his actions.
Retired Montanans support Evans for Public Service Commission
Fielder was the deciding vote against a $9.1 million rebate for NorthWestern Energy customers...
CI 126 & 127: Trojan Horses
THIS is a scheme to disconnect elections from issues and allow candidates with marginal support...
Catching up with Troy Chamber of Commerce
Please find below a list of items each business should review and confirm that everything is current.