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Letters to the Editor

Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.

Updated 1 day, 6 hours ago

A legacy of success at FVCC

This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Congress can’t pull the plug on clean energy progress

On May 22, the House of Representatives voted to pass a budget bill that drastically cuts America’s clean energy tax credits. I’m disappointed.

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
The ‘Radical Middle’ program that had no middle

Call me naïve, but I want to believe that the left-leaning organizers of Bozeman’s recent “Radical Middle” public program had genuine good intentions, and that the crowd of over 300 predominantly liberal participan…

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor May 29

Letters to the editor May 29

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor May 27

Letters to the editor May 27

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Troubled waters start in Montana

The Missouri River is in trouble.

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
For waste and inefficiency, you can’t beat corn ethanol

Corn ethanol, also known as grain alcohol, has been burned in gasoline engines and human stomachs since before Henry Ford was born. It’s hard on both, so until…

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor May 25

Letters to the editor May 25

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Putting Montanans first: Democrats are leading the way

Thanks to voters across the state, we sent more Democrats to the Montana Legislature this session. Democrats came to the Legislature to put Montanans first, and we did.

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Giving Together: Celebrating nonprofit impact

One of my favorite events is our spring Community Grant Awards celebration that benefits local nonprofits.

Updated 11 months, 4 weeks ago
The Big (true) Beautiful (not so much) Bill

After all the concern about runaway government spending and the hand wringing about the budget deficit why on earth would Congress want to pass a tax bill that…

Updated 12 months ago
Letters to the editor May 20

Letters to the editor May 20

Updated 12 months ago
Should courts be subject to right to know?

Days before the 2025 legislative session ended, our legislators passed Senate Bill 40, which makes Montana Supreme Court deliberations subject to the right to know

Updated 12 months ago
Letters to the editor May 19

Letters to the editor May 19

Updated 12 months ago
Letters to the editor May 18

Letters to the editor May 18

Updated 12 months ago
Montana’s growth depends on smart investment policy

Montanans understand that building something meaningful requires time, determination and some risk.