Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
Letters to the editor Jan. 27
Letters to the editor Jan. 27
Letters to the editor Jan. 26
Letters to the editor Jan. 26
Neighborhood defenders must also look to the future
Neighborhood defender — that is what I used to think of myself.
Legislature needs to reform the Public Service Commission
For more than two decades, the Montana Legislature has attempted to flip the switch on the inherent structural problems with the Public Service Commission, the…
Liberal ideals take root in red state Montana
The most frequent question I get from Montana voters since the last legislative session has been, “Republicans have the majority in the legislature; so how on earth did multiple liberal ideas pass?”
I’ll fight for your health care
In Montana, health care isn’t an abstract debate. It’s the difference between catching cancer early or too late, a child seeing a pediatrician or going without care, a veteran getting treatment close to home or dri…
Letters to the editor Jan. 22
Letters to the editor Jan. 22
Political influence presents ethical conflict
As part-time citizen legislators in Montana, there is a concerning trend of Montana special interest groups unduly influencing, or worst yet, outright controlling legislators. The most stunning example of this is t…
Montana legislative focus on school safety
The 2025 legislative session charged the Education Interim Committee with conducting a thorough study of school safety in Montana, as outlined in House Joint Resolution 53 (HJ 53).
Letters to the editor Jan. 20
Letters to the editor Jan. 20
Letters to the editor Jan. 19
Letters to the editor Jan. 19
Letters to the editor Jan. 18
Letters to the editor Jan. 18
Montana term limits make sure nobody keeps the crown
As a former Montana state representative who served four terms and then termed out — eight calendar years that add up to about one year of actual session days …
Granite Moccasin project protects vital infrastructure
The Hungry Horse Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest has put together a very focused and thoughtful plan to reduce fuels in an area located south of Glacier National Park spanning about 40 miles along U…
Short-term rental bans hurt families and punish success
For most families, owning a hotel is a fantasy. But owning a single rental property is the ground floor of a bigger dream — a way to fund college tuition or seed a future business through sweat equity and a spare k…