Opinion
Editor, To Senators Daines and Sheehy, and Representative Zinke: for years the Republican platform has been, “tough on Russia,” a country led by a dictator, which uses assassination of opponents, voter suppression, choking the media and free speech, and war crimes, and now our president and Congress is lying on its back with belly exposed to Putin and welcoming the abuse. It includes an order from Mr. Hegseth to cease cyber offense/defense of Russia. Tell Republicans to take control and do the things they know are right and will make us more secure, not less secure. Stephanie Brancati Big Arm
Editor, With us humans, fear is one of the most powerful motivating factors in how we think and act. We humans have each been ruled by the power of fear at times in our personal lives. The power of fear is presently ruling our nation by President Donald Trump. Trump and his huge base are putting ...
Editor, I am writing to express my gratitude and appreciation to our local legislators for their unwavering support and leadership in voting for HB 245. This crucial legislation has preserved Montana’s current Medicaid program, which is vital to the economic wellness of businesses and the health of ...
In our minds, Montana is already the greatest state in the nation. However, our state will be even greater by the end of the 2025 legislative session. At the halfway point of the session, the Senate is working harder than ever to move critical legislation across the finish line and keep Montana the Last Best...
In Montana, the following statement rings true now more than ever: “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting.” Although the quote is often misattributed to Mark Twain, the adage’s creator was highlighting a perennial issue in governance out west – water rights. In 2025, exem...
In Montana, the following statement rings true now more than ever: “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting.” Although the quote is often misattributed to Mark Twain, the adage’s creator was highlighting a perennial issue in governance out west – water rights. In 2025, exem...
To provide a better understanding of what climate change means for Montanans, we are hosting a new monthly series, entitled Montana Climate Matters. Each month, you’ll hear from experts knowledgeable about climate science, impacts, and solutions. Our goal in this endeavor is to facilitate unders...
It’s hard to predict which direction the 2025 Montana State Legislature will take. One path encourages Montanans to be divided and angry, fighting for scraps and looking for scapegoats. The other is a path towards prosperity, freedom, and a better future. Legislators who would trample Montanans&rsqu...
Serving 16 years in the Montana legislature taught me much about the do’s and don’ts of crafting a state budget. Legislators are charged with deciding how to use hard-earned Montana taxpayer dollars to make government work for the people. It was our job as legislators – Republicans and Demo...
Montana is at a crossroads in our management of wildlife. We will either maintain our decades-long tradition in which everyone has equal opportunity to enjoy our public wildlife, or we hand control to a handful of wealthy landowners and outfitters to pick who gets to hunt. A bill pending in the stat...
