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If Montana law taxes scenery, why not data?
Remember the “scenery tax”? We used to joke that it was the tax we paid in the form of low incomes for living in a…
Pay to attract more tourists, or to lower property taxes?
Here’s a rhetorical question for Montanans: would you rather state government spend public money on things like billboards in Chicago to attract more tourists, or use that money to lower your property taxes?
Legislature should establish uniform fees for Right-to-Know requests
As the 69th Montana Legislature gears up to meet this winter, lawmakers are spending time thinking about policies they believe will make the state better. The Montana Transparency Project believes one straightforwa…
There is no “simple” solution to property taxes
In recent opinion pieces, Evan Barrett, a longtime Democratic consultant, and Mike Jopek, a former Democratic legislator, have repeatedly provided their “simpl…
Polson Study Commission seeks input
Polson voters recently voted to review our city government and elect a City of Polson Study Commission.
Op-Ed correction
An op-ed by Elena Evans that appeared in last week's newspaper contained a regrettable error, say its authors.
Supports Convention of States to control federal spending
Although I support an Article V Convention to add specific limitations on the runaway federal government, I agree on out-of-state special interest groups. The op-ed is a rehash of mythical claims by an out-of-state…
Ronan man adds escape to drug charges
A Ronan man, being held at the Lake County Jail on multiple drug charges, is now accused with attempting to escape custody.
Don’t say Democrats weren’t warned
To be blunt, the Democrats lost big in the 2024 elections and deserved to.
Legislature needs to fix gerrymandered PSC districts
Back in April, a groundswell of volunteers put a first-time candidate and lifelong Independent on the ballot.
CSKT Water Compact goes to court
The Montana Water Court heard oral arguments on various pending motions on Nov. 14 and 15 at the Russell Smith Federal Courthouse in Missoula.
Bread Basket needs holiday help
The Ronan Bread Basket, which serves Ronan, Pablo, Moiese Valley, and Charlo communities, needs a hand this holiday season.
Glacier National Park: Participate in the destination stewardship process
We in Western Montana are lucky enough to have Glacier National Park in our backyard.
Like a pendulum, equilibrium will return
“I will never get over it!” a friend emphatically stated at a recent gathering. Y'all know what “it” is.
Bread Basket gives thanks
As Thanksgiving approaches, the members of the Bread Basket Board reflect on the many, many individuals and organizations that support our efforts to assist food insecure families in the communities of Ronan, Pablo…