Is hyperpartisanship the new normal?
On Election Day, 287,587 Montanans voted for more freedom, better choices and greater accountability in our elections. In a year of historic campaign spending, division and partisanship, nearly 300,000 voters chose person over party.
Calling for a uniform fee assessment policy governing all state executive agencies
As the 69th Montana Legislature gears up to meet this winter, lawmakers are spending time thinking about policies they believe will make the state better. The Montana Transparency Project believes one straightforward option is a law standardizing fees for right-to-know requests.
Time to redraw gerrymandered PSC boundaries
Back in April, a groundswell of volunteers put a first-time candidate and lifelong Independent on the ballot.
Continuing support for Ukraine is right thing to do
One year ago I was bleeding out in a trench line on the Ukrainian front.
There is no simple solution to property taxes
In recent opinion pieces, Evan Barrett, a longtime Democratic consultant, and Mike Jopek, a former Democratic legislator, have repeatedly provided their “simple solution” to our high property taxes in Montana: just lower the residential property tax rate to 0.76%. If it truly was that simple, both Democrat and Republican legislators would have already done it.
Letters to the editor Dec. 8
Letters to the editor Dec. 8
Letters to the editor Dec. 9
Letters to the editor Dec. 9
Letters to the editor Dec. 12
Letters to the editor Dec. 12
An open letter to Senator-elect Sheehy
Congratulations on your successful campaign for the U.S. Senate. With nearly 77 % of eligible Montanans casting ballots, your achievement capturing 53% of the votes over incumbent Jon Tester’s 45% was remarkable.
Don’t miss open enrollment deadlines
With the holiday season in full swing, many of us juggle the excitement of festive celebrations with the reality of financial strain. The costs of gifts, travel and meals can quickly add up, creating stress that lingers long after the New Year.
