Guest Post

Having followed the Medicaid expansion debate since 2012, I am more convinced than ever that Montana would benefit greatly by passing HB 249. This bill will establish the appropriate administrative […]

What a night. What an author-filled, decadent chocolate, lots of good conversation and laughter night it was. A record-breaking number of 24 congenial, personable, wonderfully talented authors attended the 20th […]

Are all of you aware of one of the most remarkable resources we have here in the Valley? One that brings us laughter, joy, and tenderness; also song, drama, creativity; […]

By Brian Schweitzer, Former Governor of Montana, Georgetown Lake, Anaconda Recently, AFP (Americans For Prosperity) conducted a sham public meeting in Dillon to condemn extending healthcare coverage to people in […]

We recently introduced our Big Sky Health package, which was developed over two years to address our state’s most serious healthcare concerns. Montanans have spoken loud and clear, for years, […]

Boy, was I excited when I read the headline in our local newspaper “Big Sky Health Plan is a Montana Answer.” Reading further, I found out that it’s a Republican […]

Last week I said the atmosphere felt like two boxers circling each other… this week the blows started landing. Committee hearings, sometimes contentious, hallways filled with passionate folks ready to […]

For the last few months a number of items have been placed on the Town Council Agenda. The common thread to most of the items is an increase in the […]

I had an epiphany – As the season of Easter approaches, those within the Christian realm will hear sermons and or at least think about life after death – what […]

By Senate President Debby Barrett, Dillon As a rancher with deep roots on a family place in southwest Montana, I know something about the importance of history—and water rights. I […]

Republicans generally believe in and support the First Amendment. Selective rights appear in the view of a few small minded members of the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee, who strenuously […]

As avid sportsmen, we recognize the value of our public land in Montana. But we also recognize our responsibility as citizens to see that our public lands are properly managed. […]

It’s been fun getting to know the new legislators. Hard working, friendly and happy are most, only a very few make you wonder why they even bothered running. Like last […]

Do you have thousands of dollars sitting in your bank account? More importantly, do you have thousands of dollars, sitting in your bank account, that you have no better use […]

Again I find myself questioning my State and Federal Government’s thought process regarding the controversial 2015 CSKT Water Compact. Fellow Ranchers and State Legislators have somehow decided that my family’s […]

By Skip Kowalski – President, Montana Wildlife Federation Montanans are fortunate people. The Crown of the Continent is one of the most magnificent natural areas in the world. In many […]

I think we should expand Medicaid! But first we must steal people’s money in order to give out that stolen “free” money to others. Why? So we can provide a […]

Montana Wilderness Association has been playing amateur politician for many years. MWA uses their ephemeral and subjective assessment of ‘political reality’ to rationalize repeatedly sacrificing ancient, enduring wildlands rather than […]

Here are a few thoughts regarding the recent decision by the Ravalli County Commission to revoke restrictions on building within the flood plain. The definition of flood plain is “those […]

Interested people who are concerned about our wildlife and the condition of our forest lands: It is now time to get your comments in to the Forest Service. This present […]