Opinion

Renewable energy funds available for farmers, rural business

In July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $400 million available for farmers and rural business owners under the Rural Energy for America Program. REAP, a farm bill

Proposed pharmaceutical industry reforms don’t go far enough

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Don’t be fooled by the current Washington, D.C., rhetoric about “reforming” the pharmaceutical industry. Most recently Senator Chuck Grassley has been promoting his bill which would place inflationbased caps on

Democracy won’t die if we don’t let it

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Democracy’s premise is that ordinary citizens can make solid decisions on complex issues. But this basic principle, and the structure of laws and practices erected over the centuries to safeguard

Flag protocol should reflect all Montanans

Dear Editor, We have taken issue with our Montana flag protocol, which represents all Montanans, taken down and being replaced with minority flags, which do not represent all Montanans. Our

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It’s not just Monopoly money they are talking about

 

History can teach us much

 

Thought provoking words on the APR

 

Montanans age 50 plus generate $19.6 billion in economic activity

AARP Montana is putting a spotlight on the $19.6 billion of annual economic activity generated by Montanans age 50-plus known as the Longevity Economy. Montanans over 50 contribute to the

BLM should stand up for Collar Gulch Creek ACEC

Thought provoking words on the APR Dear Editor, What an impressive fundraiser the Winifred community hosted for the Save The Cowboy movement on Aug. 3. Live music, live auction, pie/rifle

Poll

Lewistown currently has a population of about 6,000 people. What do you think is the ideal population level for Lewistown?