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Opinion

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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…

Updated 5 years ago
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.

Updated 5 years ago
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.

Updated 5 years ago
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.

Updated 5 years ago
Just say no to thugs

Last week I read the transcript of a New York Times podcast with longtime Republican pollster Frank Luntz.

Updated 5 years ago
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…

Updated 5 years ago
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.

Updated 5 years ago
Letters to the editor May 15

Letters to the editor May 15

Updated 5 years ago
Legislature expanded education for all Montana families

Education has been one of the most disrupted sectors by COVID-19.

Updated 5 years ago
Crappie Crazy continued

In my last column, I talked about one of North America's favorite fish, the black crappie.

Updated 5 years ago
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…

Updated 5 years ago
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.

Updated 5 years ago
Letters to the editor May 13

Letters to the editor May 13

Updated 5 years ago
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.

Updated 5 years ago
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.

Updated 5 years ago
Letters to the editor May 10

Letters to the editor May 10