Letters to the Editor
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The rube sits and smiles
After having unloaded all my farm equipment from the railcar that had brought it from my late father’s farm back e…
Lolo National Forest Planning
Lolo National Forest Planning
New Lolo Forest plan must prioritize active management, incorporate local input
The revision of the Lolo Forest Plan by the U.S. Forest Service, a comprehensive guide for managing the 2-million-acre on National Forest in Montana, is not merely a bureaucratic exercise, it is a plan that impacts…
Montanans deserve a fair and impartial judiciary
It’s time to let you in on a little secret about America’s judicial system: we’re doing it wrong.
A rube arrives in Trout Creek
I had been eyeballing a piece of property in Trout Creek for about a year. It was cheap enough, I had the money, why not? So, I bought it.
Clean School Bus Program will reduce emissions
Thank you, Sen. Jon Tester, for helping secure funds to purchase 41 clean school buses for Montana’s rural public schools.
Montana legislative redistricting
This past year, Montana legislative district boundaries were changed by the Montana Redistricting Commission.
A way to address high property taxes
I just read the editorial “Lets end the property tax blame game” by Kendall Cotton in which he begins by blaming local governments for property tax increases, echoing Gov. Greg Gianforte’s attack on greedy county g…
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