Letters to the Editor
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Big Beautiful Bill is a win for Montana
President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is a tremendous win for Montana. It will spur economic growth, strengthen bor…
Gray wolf delisting mired in politics
Gray wolf delisting mired in politics
Expanding rail service will create greater connectivity in Montana
For over a century, passenger rail has been part of Montana’s heritage, culture, and economy. It’s currently a lifeline for Hi-Line communities. And, without a doubt, it is part of Montana’s future.
Save all the pieces
“The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the pieces,” advised wildlife biologist Aldo Leopold.
Decorated roadside signs can create hazards and will be removed
The American Legion Fatality Marker Program, formerly known as the White Cross Program, has operated under policies and procedures in place since 1952. Many of us grew up with the highway safety program and may hav…
Support for Ukraine and democracy must be bipartisan
As I watched Russian troops march across the Ukrainian border in an unprovoked war that immediately made the world less safe for our kids and grandkids, I thought about the words of a World War I veteran from Great…
American energy dominance makes the world safer
I have no doubt that we are all watching the the events unfold in Ukraine with heartbreak and horror.
Snowplows get green light
As a result of legislation requested from the Montana Department of Transportation, House Bill 56 allowed the department to use alternate colored lights on their snowplows.
Chaos and disrespect
Utter chaos and confusion is what engulfed the meeting room of the Republican Party when they met last week.
Column: Montana has been discovered
Montana has been discovered. We were the second-fastest-growing state in the country last year. Our rapidly increasing population presents many challenges and opportunities, and it’s also driving a lot of unease am…
Political courage
Courage is a virtue that we Americans value in our culture. An act of courage transcends ideology, it is a personal characteristic that belongs to the individual or group and to call it bravery without thought of p…
Montana rights, liberties and freedoms protected
Montana Republicans protected your rights, liberties and freedoms during the 2021 legislative session.
Update from Helena
This past week I was in Helena for an interim Transportation Committee meeting.
Wasteful spending will only make inflation worse
Montana families across the state are feeling the pain in their pocketbooks from inflation and higher prices on everything from gas to groceries to heating their homes.
Arntzen destroying public education
Letters to the editor Dec. 22
In support of Tarkio community addition to Superior Fire District
Approval means we'll have water supply, a tank truck, and a building on donated two-acre parcel of land.