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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 5 hours, 42 minutes ago

A legacy of success at FVCC

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

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Cleveland determined to fix health care

In a small Montana town, there is nowhere to hide. People know you by how you show up on the hard days, exhausted in the grocery aisle, late in the school pick…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Roadless Rule strengthens Montana

As someone with a lifelong career in the recreation industry, I know firsthand that Americans wildlands provide more than beauty.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 26

Letters to the editor Feb. 26

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Making money on criminals

The recent economic reports may not be as good as the present administration wants, but there is a bright spot.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 24

Letters to the editor Feb. 24

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Beware of the sales tax trap

I’ve been worried for some time that politicians may take advantage of property tax chaos to impose a statewide sales tax on top of existing property taxes — an idea Montanans have consistently rejected.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 23

Letters to the editor Feb. 23

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 22

Letters to the editor Feb. 22

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Let’s make some sense of Montana’s budget

You no doubt have heard claims that Montana’s budget grew by great amounts and then have also heard that the budget grew by a really tiny percentage- I’m going to try and put a little context to these claims.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Supreme Court upholds the exclusive taxing power of Congress

In a historic 6-3 decision Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the tariff tax increases unilaterally imposed by the executive branch under emergency powers are unconstitutional.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Netflix–Warner Bros. merger is bad for consumers

America’s entertainment industry has long thrived on competition, innovation, and creative freedom. From independent filmmakers to major studios, the success of this sector has depended on a marketplace where ideas…

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Busse will meet the moment for western Montana

We are endorsing Ryan Busse in the upcoming June 2 Democratic primary for Representative from Montana’s Western District. Here’s why:

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Letters to the editor Feb. 19

Letters to the editor Feb. 19

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Constitution is not window dressing

Just a reminder to the Department of Justice, “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed”.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Running for a second term on county commission

Today, I would like to announce that I am running for a second term as Flathead County commissioner.