Opinion

Keep the miracle, don’t vote for a Democrat

Dear Editor, To experience a miracle all you need do is go to the grocery store. Here in the middle of winter and Montana you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables,

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.

Montana faith, science leaders call for moral courage on climate

Dear Editor, The first annual Faith, Science, and Climate Action Conference, held in late 2018, convened more than 200 people from Montana who are deeply concerned about the real and

Build that wall

Dear Editor, I have been thinking about this border wall or fence that the President is trying to build on the southern border. We have a lot of liberals telling

Support ‘Keep Montana Healthy Act’

What do rural hospitals, small businesses, and 1 in 10 Montanans have in common? They all benefit from Montana’s Medicaid expansion. That’s why I’ve introduced the Keep Montana Healthy Act,

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

Fair Board operations: what’s your view?

Dear Editor, On Feb. 8 at 2 pm in the Courthouse, a new reorganizing resolution will be considered by the County Commissioners to replace one under which the Fair Board

Boring But Important: Why Super Bowl LIII is unforgettable

“If you like offensive football, well, too bad…” That’s what CBS commentator Tony Romo said during the defense-dominated first half of Super Bowl 53 between the New England Patriots and

Support passage of bill for critical mental health care

Dear Editor, It is no secret that Montana has the highest rate of suicide in the country. Compounding this crisis, Montana has a critical shortage of mental health providers that

Accessible health care, infrastructure and rainy day fund top Democtrats’ agenda

The 66th Montana Legislative Session began Jan. 7 and based on the 3,101 bills that have been submitted so far, lawmakers will be working in overdrive. For Democrats, top priorities

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