Editorial
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Officer Manny Quinn may be the silent type ... but she's always on the alert for troublemakers!
Along this summer’s tourist-filled main street of Plains, a silent sentinel stood relentless watch for potential s…
From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder
With so much discussion about the Constitution lately I thought it timely to mention a few related topics being debated in our Montana legislature.
Melanie's (sports) column: Supportive community helps sports
High school sports are important to the community that supports them, this newspaper included. They are also important to the participating students, as it is …
Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham
As legislators, we have had some long days and short nights as we head to the midway point of the session, the transmittal deadline for all non-revenue bills. …
Keeping in touch with Rep. Pat Ingraham
This past week, House Resolution 2 (HR 2) on Redistricting passed the House and was forwarded on to the Redistricting and Reapportionment Commission for their …
From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder
We are working on dozens of important issues in the legislature. My primary focus is on protecting our freedom, reviving our economy, and increasing local inpu…
Food for Thought: Secrets of inner strength
Ever notice how some people manage to stay on track despite suffering a serious illness, financial setbacks or other problems that would derail other people?
Keeping in touch
The House Appropriations Committee, after reviewing all the appropriations subcommittees’ recommendations, created a legislative budget that is currently $60 million lower in total funds than the executive request.…
A lesson in school funding
With the legislative session now past the half-way point, the proposed bills will transfer from one house to the other for more work. This is the time when all school personnel and community members begin to see t…
We the People: current legislative session
We’re at the midway point of the session with transmittal break February 25-28. We had some long days and short nights in Helena hearing an increased number of general bills both in committee and on the floor.
Plowing Problems
For nearly forty years, I have resided in a home on the corner of Main and B streets in St. Regis. Somehow when the snow comes the plows are quick to clear Main Street.
Speech classes offered: "Speech Craft" helps locals gain confidence
Courtesy of Ellen Childress
Keeping in touch
As legislators, we have had some long days and short nights as we head to the midway point of the session, the transmittal deadline for all non-revenue bills. With transmittal ending on February 24t, we have been …
Letters to the Editor
HB 332
Hot Springs celebrates Chinese New Year
Community members in Hot Springs celebrated the Chinese New Year with a parade that featured a 30-foot dragon dancing down Main Street on Saturday afternoon, f…
A report from the Montana Legislature
Montana has by far the highest workers’ compensation rates in the country, with costs over 160 percent above the national median. An overhaul of the system is essential to prevent the exodus of employers who find i…