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Editorial

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Updated 16 hours, 25 minutes ago

For DOGE, the buck stops at the White House

If you thought Ol Sleepy Joe Biden was napping away retirement from his Delaware home, you’d be sorely mistaken.

Updated 1 week ago
Legislator dismissive of nonprofits’ impact

Montana’s arts and culture organizations not only enrich our communities with live theater, music, literature and history — they wield a massive economic impact.

Updated 2 weeks ago
Uncertain times for Medicaid benefits

About 75,000 low-income Montanans will continue to have access to critical health benefits thanks to a coalition of moderate lawmakers who rallied last week to permanently renew the state’s Medicaid expansion progr…

Updated 3 weeks ago
Legislation shields corporations from accountability

A trio of bills that would help shield BNSF Railway from lawsuits related to Libby’s Asbestos Superfund site was in front of the Legislature last week.

Updated 4 weeks ago
Affordability challenges remain as boom era subsides

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic threw Montana into an unprecedented growth spurt, the state has begun to recalibrate.

Updated 1 month ago
No time to waste during biennial sprint

To maximize impact, Montana’s legislative sessions must be treated as a full-bore Usain Bolt sprint. The 90-day dash is over in a blur and there is no time to waste on half-baked bills and partisan nonsense.

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Regier’s plan makes middle-class a priority

Lower taxes have been a key talking point for Gov. Greg Gianforte as he rolls out his budget priorities for the 2025 Legislature, and last week he showcased his plan to reduce the state income tax rate for most ear…

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Seek tax relief without strangling tourism

Tax relief is top of mind for the 2025 Legislature and lawmakers are getting creative with proposed solutions — some better than others.

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Montana benefits from Interior pick Burgum

The namesake of North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park is well known for the adage, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Seek diplomacy and compromise, but be willing to stand up for what’s best for the n…

Updated 2 months ago
Montana puts muscle into AIS prevention

Montana’s waterways remained free of new aquatic invaders in 2024 thanks to the cooperative effort of federal, state, tribal and local entitles.

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
Cats ready to make history in Frisco

More than four decades has passed since Montana State University won an FCS football national championship. That was a 19-6 win over Louisiana Tech in 1984, fo…

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Collaboration needed to solve biggest issues

The proverb "actions speak louder than words" comes to mind when considering the unfortunate failure of Flathead County's three municipalities to come together to discuss homelessness and its impact on the valley.

Updated 3 months ago
Housing program deserves full support

Montana has become one of the most unaffordable states for homebuyers, and Flathead County is one of the least affordable counties in the state.

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Celebrate responsibly: Keep our roadways safe

A pair of heartbreaking vehicle crashes last week near Bigfork devastated two local families and sent ripples throughout the community.

Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Support local control: Let the people be free

Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson had some choice words for legislators in advance of the 2025 session. To anyone looking to seize more control from local municipalities: Back off.