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Water is the lifeblood of Montana ranching
Water is not just a resource in Montana — it is the lifeblood of ranching. It sustains our livestock, our land and…
The Montana setback plan
As the old adage goes, “elections have consequences.” As the dust settles on the 2021 Montana Legislative session, we are seeing the consequences of the last Montana election right before our eyes.
Plan a simple brunch — the cosmos may have other plans
Earlier this spring I had the opportunity to meet for the first time the parents of my son’s girlfriend.
Housing prices in the West are over the moon
One hundred thirty thousand dollars. That’s what it takes for a down payment to buy an average-priced home in Bozeman.
Just say no to thugs
Last week I read the transcript of a New York Times podcast with longtime Republican pollster Frank Luntz.
C-Falls council is right to want CFAC pollution removed
Corporations using and abusing Montana’s lands and natural resources, and then trying to wiggle out of cleanup responsibilities when the time comes is an all t…
A few lessons about property taxes
One of the top 3 concerns, and most often the No. 1 concern of Montana property owners, is the crushing impact that onerous property taxes are having on them.
Letters to the editor May 15
Letters to the editor May 15
Legislature expanded education for all Montana families
Education has been one of the most disrupted sectors by COVID-19.
Crappie Crazy continued
In my last column, I talked about one of North America's favorite fish, the black crappie.
Bill critical to journalism’s future
Fairness is not a partisan issue. Fairness is the goal of the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act currently being considered in the United States Congress. The bill has bipartisan support in both the Senate…
Gianforte should support Montana’s Double SNAP Dollars program
This week, a diverse group of more than 70 organizations, farmers and businesses joined us in asking Governor Gianforte to support Montana’s Double SNAP Dollars program by signing HB 235.
Letters to the editor May 13
Letters to the editor May 13
Commissioners should support Evergreen sidewalk project
I have lived in the Flathead Valley for almost three decades, and one thing I have learned is that Evergreen is considered by many to be the “ugly stepchild” of the area.
Responsible budget will drive economic comeback
The primary constitutional duty of the Montana Legislature each session is to pass a balanced two-year state budget.
Letters to the editor May 10
Letters to the editor May 10