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 Nov. 11
Letters to the editor Nov. 11
Letters to the editor Nov. 10
Letters to the editor Nov. 10
Letters to the editor Nov. 9
Letters to the editor Nov. 9
‘Kings of the North Fork’ will not prevail
While the No Kings rally may be old news, I have spoken with many community members throughout our valley for the past several weeks — individuals without a si…
Montana’s Homestead Exemption is working
Over the past week, residents across Cascade County have been receiving their property tax bills. Thanks to the Homestead Exemption passed last legislative session, the news is good. Nearly 89% of Montana homeowner…
Uncertainty for Montanans relying on Healthcare.gov
As fall settles in with crisp air and vibrant leaves, it brings more than just seasonal change — it reflects the growing uncertainty many Montanans feel about their health insurance through Healthcare.gov.
New mental health facility would fill a critical need
During my term in the Montana Legislature, I served on the Judiciary and Human Services Committees, where we often heard testimony about the Forensic Mental Health Facility in Galen. I was alarmed to learn it was a…
Letters to the editor Nov. 7
Letters to the editor Nov. 7
Schools must teach civic responsibility
Until recently, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship were considered irrevocably intertwined. One hundred and fifty years ago the concept of the “melting pot” helped waves of newly arrived immigrants assi…
‘Thinkalike’
I like the sound of that word. I came up with it when I read that Montana Senate President Matt Regier had submitted the first bill draft request for the 2027 Legislature (nothing like being first out of the gate) …
Letters to the editor Nov. 4
Letters to the editor Nov. 4
Letters to the editor Nov. 3
Letters to the editor Nov. 3
Letters to the editor Nov. 2
Letters to the editor Nov. 2
Election mail bag for Nov. 2
Election mail bag for Nov. 2
Gianforte refuses to fund food benefits amid shutdown
Let’s hear it for Montana’s multi-millionaire Gov. Greg Gianforte — a man who knows how to live the gospel according to greed. Gianforte has done it again — proving that when it comes to compassion, he’s running a …