Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
OPINION: We aren’t mad enough about PFAS in Montana’s rivers
For many Montanans, rivers and lakes are more than scenic landscapes.
Letters to the editor Nov. 26
Letters to the editor Nov. 26
A glimpse into a choice school in the making
Frustrated working in the traditional system with standards that allow students to stagnate while no one, no teacher nor student, faces corrective consequences for lack of student growth, award winning special educ…
Misguided tax rules threaten engineering and innovation
From clean air and water to safe roads and bridges, engineering and design firms across the United States spearhead the creation of cutting-edge technologies that enhance and advance our future.
Give, and give wisely
From 2023’s Giving Tuesday until midnight, Dec. 31, donors will be more generous than at any other time of year. An estimated 25-30% of annual nonprofit revenue will come in.
The truth about your home’s property tax increase
By now we all have seen our actual property tax increases.
Letters to the editor Nov. 23
Letters to the editor Nov. 23
Choose excellence, not chaos, for libraries
Good libraries are not just a convenience; they are fundamentally American, reflecting a commitment to knowledge, community service and progress.
Letters to the editor Nov. 21
Letters to the editor Nov. 21
Letters to the editor Nov. 19
Letters to the editor Nov. 19
Southern border is a national security risk
Montana is a northern border state with a southern border crisis. After visiting the southern border this fall, my third trip in five years, I can say with certainty that the catastrophe at our southern border is n…
Strengthening the integrity of Montana’s elections
We’re now less than a year out from one of the biggest elections in Montana history. Next November, our ballots will be stacked with candidates for president, U.S. Senate, two congressional seats, governor, attorne…
Federal legislation provides critical pathways for Montanans
In Montana, we thrive in close-knit communities, sharing connections that enhance our experiences and transcend cultural differences.
The 95 mills question
The top issue in Montana is property taxes. Attempts to reform were stymied by “government first” legislators and lobbyists. The 95 mills question never came up.
U.S. must unite in support of Israel
The most important global issue of the day is that of the middle east conflict. The barbaric evil of Hamas was in full display Oct. 7.
Letters to the editor Nov. 16
Letters to the editor Nov. 16