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Two sides to every story: vote yes for kids
In order to repair our track, it would cost upwards of 1 million dollars, regardless of whether this bond passes. …
Done with daylight savings time
Ten days into daylight saving time and our household is almost starting to feel like normal again.
Department committed to providing services
At the Department of Public Health and Human Services, we are committed to providing direct services to Montanans that they rely on for their health and livelihoods. That’s why it’s disappointing to see Representat…
Round Up program working
Whitefish Theatre Co., is extremely grateful for a grant from the Round Up For Safety Program for a new fire alarm panel for the O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center building. Whitefish Theatre Co., is responsible fo…
Fading glaciers but not fading hope
I was moved by the conversation with scientists after the Fading Glaciers Presentation in mid-March in Whitefish for the Montana Lakes Conference. Local scientists are studying the effects of climate change in our …
Flathead Forest management plan a win for conservationists
The U.S. Forest Service recently completed a new management plan for the Flathead National Forest that will guide decisions on the Forest for the next 20 to 30 years more. The plan addresses a dizzying array of man…
Citizen involvement in legislative process inspiring
The idea behind a bill may derive from a state agency, an interest group, a legislator or a constituent.
Regier gives update on bills
The Montana Legislature has finished 60 days of its 90 day session. The following are some Senate revenue bills that have passed the Senate recently and are on their way to the House for their approval.
Local faith leaders pray for New Zealand tragedy victims
Fear, grief, loss, pain, and anger converge in our hearts at the murder of 50 innocent prayerful people, and the injury of 50 more, who were gathered in two sacred Muslim houses of prayer in Christchurch, New Zeala…
Vacant state jobs should be cut
Your Republican led legislature is in the process of compiling the budget for the next two years. We are not just talking about efficient state government, we are implementing it. We are doing this by focusing on r…
Grob should keep job on Co-op board
With many years as Flathead Electric Co-op Trustee and as Board President, Doug Grob’s service to our community is well-known. But many may not be aware of the reputation he has earned at the regional level as a th…
Legislature should make funding higher education priority
In 1947 thousands of World War II veterans eligible for G.I. Bill higher education benefits were overwhelming the University System. The feeling in Montana and the rest of the country was that nobody was entitled t…
Thanks for supporting race
The Flathead Classic Dog Sled Race has come and gone and once again it was a great success thanks to the organizational skills of Bret Svetlik, Pam Beckstrom, Wendy and Steve Riggs, and Georgia Hall. This fun weeke…
Legislature takes on bills related to microchip implants, taxation
The 66th Montana Legislative Assembly has reached its midpoint known as transmittal. This is when general bills in the Senate and House have to be transmitted to the other chamber. It is the half way point of the 9…
Sunshine Week highlights need for open government
The students I teach at the University of Montana often show up with a powerful assumption: If there is some piece of information out there, Google can find it. It’s an understandable belief for 19-year-olds who ha…
Now time to build infrastructure
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 museum facility in Helena.