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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
A personal note from my government
Got a nice postcard from Christi Jacobsen the other day. Jacobsen is Montana’s secretary of state and responsible for running our elections in Montana.
Ranchers get raw deal from price manipulation
Montana is a rural state. Yes, we have a few big cities, but it’s mostly small towns and rural communities that make up Montana.
‘Nasty Nine’ work with liberal Democrats
During the legislative session, the Montana state GOP called out nine Republican senators deemed the “Nasty Nine” and rightfully stated they are not recognized by the Republican Party based on their voting records …
Letters to the editor Jan. 13
Letters to the editor Jan. 13
Letters to the editor Jan. 12
Letters to the editor Jan. 12
2026 can be our best of times
Times are tough for a lot of Montana families right now. Interest rates are high, housing is expensive and grocery bills aren’t getting any smaller.
Litigation is not collaboration
I am in total opposition to the recent editorial by John E. Tubbs (Why litigation matters for Montana’s water future, Jan. 4) advocating litigation as a primar…
Letters to the editor Jan. 11
Letters to the editor Jan. 11
Lakeshore enforcement key to preserving Flathead’s waters
As more lakefront homes are built or remodeled in Flathead County, the need for a renewed focus on ensuring that work is done responsibly rises to the surface.
‘Montana model’ is on the ballot this June
A “Montana model” of better government has taken shape. This June, its future will be on primary ballots. The choice? Solutions driven traditional Republicans versus a radical faction hell-bent on importing the wor…
Letters to the editor Jan. 8
Letters to the editor Jan. 8
Ben Nighthorse Campbell knew how to horse trade
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the former Colorado U.S. senator and congressman who served first as a Democrat and then as a Republican, died of natural causes last weekend at his ranch in Ignacio, Colorado at age 92.
Talk is cheap on property tax relief
Rep. Tom Millett, R-Marion, wrote an editorial challenging me and other legislators to debate the recently enacted property tax relief bills at the Montana Republican Party Winter Kickoff.
Full Count: To sum that up, we need to borrow a word
Gorgeous in spots and dragging in others, Montana State’s 35-34 overtime win over Illinois State Monday in the NCAA Division I Football Championship was, once …
Letters to the editor Jan. 6
Letters to the editor Jan. 6