Opinion

Junior High is still bright and beautiful

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We need more responsible grizzly management

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Expanding education opportunities for all Montana families

Education has been one of the most disrupted sectors by COVID-19. The ripple effects of school closures and remote learning have further put pressure on families and our economy. The Legislature responded by giving more flexibility to students, families, and educators to engage in individualized learning.

Comment on Executive Order 14017, supply chains for the production of agricultural commodities, part 1

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This column was written as a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack:

Bill makes us better connected under the Big Sky

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Article opposed to mining misses the mark

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Whitefish City Council opposed to HB 257

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The Whitefish City Council has voiced strong opposition to HB 257, which was signed into law by Governor Gianforte on May 7. While Governor Gianforte claims HB 121 gives more control to local elected officials over local public health issues, HB 257 effectively strips the Whitefish City Council of the authority to enforce its mask mandate that was implemented to protect the health and wellbeing of our citizens and visitors. “Many of the

Responsible state budget will drive Montana’s economic comeback

The primary constitutional duty of the Montana Legislature each session is to pass a balanced two-year state budget. House Bill 2 is the state budget bill and it reflects months of work by House and Senate committees to set Montana’s economy up for a strong comeback through responsible state spending and tax reductions. The biennial budget keeps government spending well

Montana’s comeback depends on HB 397

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Montana is facing a housing crisis. A lack of affordable housing is keeping working Montanans out of homes and forcing families to pay up to 50% or more of their monthly incomes in rent. Lumber prices and labor shortages make it even tougher for developers to offer affordable homes to working families.

Everyone should have an equal opportunity to hunt

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