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Letters to the Editor

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Updated 4 months, 1 week ago

Heroics from St. Regis firefighters

I want to call attention to the actions of volunteer firefighter Clint Wolff with the St. Regis Fire Department.

Updated 6 years, 4 months ago
Please pledge your support for E.L. Johnson Memorial Pool

Friends and neighbors:

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Report from week three: Bills are starting to work their way through

This week saw the hustle and bustle the Legislature is known for. The bills are now coming out of committees and on to the floor in greater numbers. The Senate…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
A letter from your local legislator

Greetings to all. Just a short note to again say what a privileged it is to once again serve you in Helena and let you know what went on this first week of the 66th Montana Legislative Session. On the 7th of Januar…

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Where does the authority of civil government come from?

What is the source of authority for civil government, and what are its duties?

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Return to simple majority rules in House

Too often we see the results of gridlock and partisan shenanigans in Washington D.C. Efforts are focused solely on beating the other side, and not on representing the people in passing budgets and good policy. Powe…

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
No headline

Montana appears well down the road to becoming a one party Republican, deeply conservative state, like the states that surround us. Jon Tester’s survival was an anomaly best explained by his personal popularity and…

Updated 6 years, 8 months ago
Brooker endorsed for county commissioner

“We must show, not merely in great crises, but in the everyday affairs of life, the qualities of practical intelligence, of courage, of hardihood, and endurance, and above all the power of devotion to a lofty ideal…

Updated 6 years, 8 months ago
Recycling funds usage questioned

My letter is in response to the recent article “Alberton Council Experiences Conflict Over Cardboard.”

Updated 6 years, 8 months ago
There is a 'friendship in common'

One of my favorite expressions is “often wrong, never in doubt.” I like to think it doesn’t apply to me — at least the “often” part — but I do come under the category of being overly certain in my opinions or in an…

Updated 6 years, 8 months ago
Initiative 185 leads to health benefits

Ever thought about why vaping/e-cigarettes come in berry and bubble gum “flavors?”

Updated 6 years, 8 months ago
Time for a new Sanders County commissioner

Local elected positions are technically defined as “non-partisan,” but that doesn’t mean the candidates are not aligned with a political party. They are, and it is important to understand which one because there is…

Updated 6 years, 8 months ago
Plains Toastmasters offer Pathways Program

Plainly Speaking Toastmasters of Plains has more to offer you now than just learning how to practice your public speaking abilities. We still do that, but we try to have fun doing it.

Updated 6 years, 9 months ago
Forum sheds light on county candidates

After hearing all speak at the Candidate Forum held at the REX in Thompson Falls Oct. 6, it is clear that the following is clear:

Updated 6 years, 9 months ago
Be responsible when voting on initiatives

Initiatives are an important part of our democratic process. They allow citizens to bring legislation forward. That was the intended process.

Updated 6 years, 9 months ago
Woodland supports I-185 and I-186

The most democratic way to participate in government is the initiative process. Citizens petition to put a law on the ballot, then voting directly to accept or reject the law.