Guest Opinions

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The Montana Legislature is set to convene Jan. 7 in Helena. Similar to the 2017 session, the state’s budget is set to experience another round of belt tightening. Money will

Keep the rules as is

As former House Speakers and Senate Presidents of the Montana Legislature, we question the wisdom of making significant changes to the rules of operation in the Montana House. Currently, there

State parks: a prescription for better health

Health and wellbeing are directly linked to physical activity and time outdoors. Over many years in medical practice, I found that for illnesses ranging from diabetes to depression, outdoor physical

Wildlife habitat management wins in court

A U.S. District Court judge ruled a habitat management project in west-central Montana designed to benefit wildlife will go forward as planned. The Johnny Crow Project will utilize prescribed burning

Rural America has waited too long for farm bill

The compromise farm bill secures several victories for conservation, beginning farmers, and rural communities, while failing to cap payments to the largest farms or secure stable long-term funding for working

Among my biggest disappointments in politics

The other day, a friend asked what surprised me most about politics. This may seem strange, but I’d never really thought about the question. My response was off-the-cuff but heartfelt.

The true nature of the wild bison coalition

This is in reply to Dr. Jim Bailey’s response to my recent opinion piece wherein I expressed my concern about the nature and purpose of the Wild Bison Restoration Coalition.

New trade agreement a win for Montana agriculture

The Montana Farm Bureau applauds the Nov. 30 signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. “I think this new U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement is great. It’s a win for

National Newspaper Association responds to report on U.S. Postal Service

The Department of Treasury released a report on Dec. 5, directed by President Trump, on reform of the U.S. Postal Service. The following is the response of National Newspaper Association

Contracts let for new fire support air tankers

From Senator Steve Daines’ Office U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte applaud the U.S. Forest Service’s release of the Request for Proposals for “Next Generation 3.0” contracts for

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