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 Feb. 23
Letters to the editor Feb. 23
Letters to the editor Feb. 20
Letters to the editor Feb. 20
The destruction of public education
The Trump administration has drafted an executive order to destroy the Department of Education.
Return the surplus to the people
When will we start respecting Montana’s taxpayers?
Putting families first with paid family leave
Montana families are the backbone of our great state. They raise our children, drive our economy, and embody the values that make Montana strong: hard work, community and resilience.
TIF reform would deliver property tax relief
Property tax relief is a top priority for Senate Republicans this legislative session. I’m sponsoring one such bill, SB 2, which reforms how tax increment financing (TIF) districts sunset — if they ever do — in ord…
Letters to the editor Feb. 18
Letters to the editor Feb. 18
Letters to the editor Feb. 17
Letters to the editor Feb. 17
Letters to the editor Feb. 16
Letters to the editor Feb. 16
Elk slaughter bill step to end public hunting
Montana is at a crossroads in our management of wildlife. We will either maintain our decades-long tradition in which everyone has equal opportunity to enjoy our public wildlife, or we hand control to a handful of …
Cut the budget, not the Constitution
I had the opportunity during the second George W. Bush administration, to engage in advising struggling democracies in a project then known as “democracy build…
Reauthorizing HELP Act is the right choice for Montanans
In 2015, the Montana Legislature passed the HELP Act, which aims to provide access to high-quality, affordable health care for all Montana citizens and to provide low-income Montanans with opportunities to improve …
Invasion of the judicial branch
Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, a legislator “shall,” according to Article III of the Montana Constitution, solemnly swear to faithfully support, protect and defend the constitutions of Montan…
Legislation for tax relief, housing, education
Thirty days into the 69th session of the Montana Legislature, the House is operating as a well-oiled machine thanks to the leadership of Speaker Rep. Brandon Ler, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Katie Zolnikov, Majority L…
Letters to the editor Feb. 13
Letters to the editor Feb. 13