Guest Opinions

Now is the time to build

For a decade or more our Montana legislature has grappled with the increasing need to renovate both Romney Hall on the MSU campus in Bozeman and the Montana Historical Society

Local citizens facing over-regulation by local bureaucrats

Government has an important role in keeping one individual or group from infringing upon the rights of others. Unfortunately, when individuals or cliques within the community assume governing authority, they

Bill introduced to prevent public road closures

A bill introduced in the Montana Legislature would give county attorneys a strong tool to prevent public road closures by increasing the outdated fine for illegally gating established county roads.

Five steps to help small town grocery stores

Grocery stores are a staple on rural main streets across the country. They provide fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, staple food items, and even cleaning supplies, toiletries, and over-the-counter medicine.

The Governor is out of step

This week the Governor gave an address in which he outlined his plan to tax and spend on the backs of working Montana families. He would like to cushion his

A reminder of what consummate skill looks like

Over a lifetime in politics, I’ve met a lot of interesting, impressive politicians. But those I truly admired were men and women who were adept at the arts both of

Republicans advance pay plan for state employees

On Jan. 22 in House Appropriations, Representative Julie Dooling, a Republican representing HD70, presented a bill to increase state employee pay. The specifics of the bill, were negotiated by the

Find which level of education is best

All parents want their child to succeed in life, and students want to prove themselves in some walk of life. The problem often is how to determine the best path

Abuse of ag trade costs taxpayers

In 2018, President Trump pledged $12 billion to provide direct aid to corn, cotton, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean and wheat producers. Through the Market Facilitation Program, the U.S. Department of

How to lower the cost of medication in Montana

Everyone agrees the high cost of prescription medications is a huge issue, but there hasn’t been a serious attempt to solve the problem in Montana. We’re changing that by bringing

Poll

When do you think the snow will finally be melted in Lewistown?