Letters to the Editor
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Montana’s legal disciplinary body can avoid becoming a tool for partisan politics
Montana’s Commission on Practice is the regulatory body of the legal profession here, tasked by the state Supreme …
Montana’s role in U.S. energy transition
Advancement in technology is rapidly changing the world we live in, the careers we pursue, and undoubtedly affecting nearly every aspect of our lives.
Letters to the editor Dec. 25
Letters to the editor Dec. 25
Conservatives can lead on climate engagement
Historic drought conditions and weather extremes have hit the outdoor industry hard in Montana and other states throughout the West. Shorter winters, brought o…
Why a special session won’t fix the property tax problem
The Montana Freedom Caucus, a group of 21 legislators, has called for a special session. The content of the call asks for a reduction of the 95 mills, clarification of MCA 15-10-420, a mechanism that caps growth on…
The 12 days of Christmas, legislative edition
We’re all familiar with the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” In recognition of the holiday season, I’d like to share some of the good work your state lawmakers accomplished in the legislative session…
Letters to the editor Dec. 24
Letters to the editor Dec. 24
‘Green tariff’ won’t help the climate crisis
Bozeman and Missoula have reached an agreement with Northwestern Energy that will allow people to voluntarily pay more for “green” solar and wind energy. But the question that’s going unanswered is: Why NorthWester…
A way to address high property taxes
I just read the editorial “Lets end the property tax blame game” by Kendall Cotton in which he begins by blaming local governments for property tax increases, echoing Gov. Greg Gianforte’s attack on greedy county g…
Letters to the editor Dec. 21
Letters to the editor Dec. 21
A way to address high property taxes
I just read the editorial “Lets end the property tax blame game” by Kendall Cotton in which he begins by blaming local governments for property tax increases, echoing Gov. Greg Gianforte’s attack on greedy county g…
Letters to the editor Dec. 19
Letters to the editor Dec. 19
Innovation of Montana’s engineering firms is at risk
From the breathtaking expanse of Glacier National Park to the community fabric of Bozeman and Billings, Montana’s engineering firms play a vital role in building and maintaining our roads, ensuring our air and wate…
Letters to the editor Dec. 18
Letters to the editor Dec. 18
End the property tax blame game
The Montana Supreme Court recently ruled unanimously in favor of the state in a complicated dispute about statewide property taxes. The Court ruled that state law requires counties to collect the full 95 mills for …
Ski bum culture hits reality
Nearly two decades ago, I moved to the mountains to be a ski bum, chasing snow. I was a stereotype — an East Coast kid pulled west by the promise of bigger adv…