Guest Opinions

Missouri River Corps of Rediscovery #4: Gates of the Prairie

“This evening we entered much the most remarkable cliffs we have yet seen. These cliffs rise from the waters edge on either side perpendicularly to the height of [about] 1200

How long can the Federal Debt keep rising?

A few months ago, the federal debt we have accumulated over the past decades crossed the $22 trillion mark. That’s a record. And it’s surely not going to be the

Do we want two Congressional seats?

The entire state of Montana has only one member representing us in the United States House of Representatives. For most of our history we have had two. That changed in

The secret ‘arm’ of World War II

During the week of June 6, I watched a number of video documentaries on the D-Day invasion of Normandy. I am sure in one of those documentaries reference was made

Rural jobs are boosted by impact of SNAP

A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture examines the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in rural America. Widely viewed as a program that helps combat urban

Cattlemen’s Assoc. takes on Capitol Hill

Members from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. on June 10-11 for the annual United States Cattlemen’s Association Washington, DC Fly-In. Over 30 members were in attendance for the event, representing Colorado, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Wyoming, and Virginia. ›The USCA spent the two days on Capitol Hill working on its number one policy priority: strengthening the bottom line of U.S. cattle producers. Attendees also met with Administration officials, including leadership at the U.S.

What a changing climate means for government

Looking back at last year’s weather-related news, it seems clear climate change has became unavoidable. I don’t mean the fires in California, coastal flooding in the Carolinas and drought throughout the West were new evidence of climate change. Rather, they shifted the national mindset. They made climate change a political issue that cannot be avoided.

Elder Abuse Awareness Day Let’s protect Montana’s aging population

We have to act together to stop abuse of older Montanans. June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a perfect time to focus on how we can stop this all too common, unconscionable crime.

Field needs to be leveled for family farmers

Senator Chuck Grassley (Iowa) and Representative Jeff Fortenberry (Nebraska) are standing up for family farmers in very tough times. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced they plan to release

Congress should dedicate funding for Park System maintenance backlog

Montana’s national parks have never been more popular.The surge in park visitation have added millions to our state economy and helped create new employment opportunities for Montanans. However, more tourists

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