Letters to the Editor
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Governor-appointed board caters to a foreign mining company
When a Canadian mining company successfully lobbied a Montana board appointed by Gov. Greg Gianforte to let them a…
The 12 days of Christmas, legislative edition
We’re all familiar with the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” In recognition of the holiday season, I’d like to share some of the good work your state lawmakers accomplished in the legislative session…
Columbia River settlement threatens Montana's economic stability
At the Montana Chamber of Commerce, we are deeply concerned by recent developments in federal energy policies that threaten our state’s power supply and economic vitality.
Seeking positive change
It is the epitome of irony that there are people more offended and outraged by certain behavior being exposed, than I am as a target of that bad behavior.
Choose to believe
Choose to believe
Commissioner regrets text message
I recently sent a text I deeply regret.
A productive legislative session for hunters and landowners
Hunting season has arrived! As hunters flock to the hills in pursuit of Montana’s treasured big game species, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the good work that was done in this spring’s legislative session…
Ensure food security for our community
We want to thank all of our food bank supporters past and present. Your assistance keeps our doors open and our shelves stocked.
Zinke's fight against drugs
Zinke's fight against drugs
The first two amendments the most important
The first two amendments to our Constitution are by far the most important. Here is why.
FWP deserves accolades for deer license reduction
Recently, Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently announced they were reducing hunting licenses for mule deer in a large swath of Central and Eastern Montana.
Montana GOP grew government, raised taxes
Less government and lower taxes. You hear that political slogan from Republican candidates early and often while they are campaigning.
Montanans are getting their money back
Nearly all working-age Montanans, more than half the state’s total population, are getting some welcome news this month: the state is sending them money.
What to know about property tax appraisals
Property tax appraisals are currently arriving in the mail.
Protecting the next generation
Montana children are our most precious resource. There has been an unprecedented push to sexualize our children.
What to know about summer swimmer's itch
Here in Montana, itchy skin has always been an unavoidable consequence when enjoying the great outdoors. From peeling sunburns to mosquito bites, many of the inflamed epidermal threats we experience are widely know…