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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 four factions
I’ve had the honor of serving the past four terms in the Legislature. It’s now possible that everything that I worked to pass over four terms is now about to be undone; Medicaid expansion, human rights, water right…
Montana state parks cap busy year
As one of the most challenging years in Montana history comes to a close, we want to call Montanans’ attention to the important role our state parks and fishing access sites have played during the COVID crisis.
Montana Democrats fighting for jobs and opportunity
This has been an unprecedented and incredibly difficult year for Montana families and businesses. Virtually every Montanan has been touched by loss, whether of income, health, mobility, or loved ones.
Democracy prevails over mobs and reckless rhetoric
The President was right when he said that Jan. 6, 2021 will be a day to remember forever.
Letters to the editor Jan. 9
Letters to the editor Jan. 9
The diversity of ice fishing
Ice fishing can be enjoyed in so many different ways...
Letters to the editor Jan. 6
Letters to the editor Jan. 6
A dangerous game with democracy
Whatever grudging respect I had for U.S. Senator Steve Daines has been obliterated by his stunt of joining 11 other Republican Senators to question the validity of the 2020 presidential election. His motives mystif…
Letters to the editor Jan. 4
Letters to the editor Jan. 4
End of a career
December was a bittersweet month for me as an outgoing legislator
This Republican is leaving the federal GOP
I can no longer vote GOP at the federal level. It really has come to this.
Letters to the editor Jan. 3
Letters to the editor Jan. 3
‘Next year’ is here
My husband and I have an ongoing mantra for whatever obstacles life throws at us to prevent us from getting things done.
Humbling privilege serving as Montana’s Governor
As any parent knows, time is more often measured by the milestones of our children than our own lives.
Kindness, grace and resiliency in 2021
I am not a big New Year’s resolution person. However, this year I resolve to live with kindness, grace and resiliency in everything that I do and I ask you to join me.