Opinion
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Outgoing economic development director praises Polson amenities
I wanted to take a moment to highlight the incredible community we’ve experienced in Polson … Anyone can see the b…
Privatizing Medicare would hurt rural hospitals
One third of Montana's population lives in rural areas. Keeping rural hospitals open is absolutely necessary for health, jobs, and the economy.
Fyant will support Montana values
What are Montana values? To Shelly Fyant, running for HD-91, this means preserving the environment, carefully planning for future growth and development, and respecting the diversity of the people served by governm…
Tester is a champion for rural healthcare
For 17 years I worked as a home health nurse, caring for a lot of farmers and ranchers.
Group proposes "home-grown" approach to Holland Lake Lodge
Two years ago, a Utah ski corporation and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced a plan to highly develop the rustic Holland Lake Lodge on public land in Condon in the rural Swan Valley.
Montanans should demand better for our wildlife and our democracy
I am a 70-year-old, retired farmer. I am a 4th generation Montanan and a lifelong avid hunter, angler and conservationist. I write this letter as hunting seas…
But what do you care about, man?
There’s a billboard on Highway 93 in Lake County, plus many smaller posted signs, duplicates of the billboard, showing a photo of a guy running for the state legislature (HD-91). He’s grinning in a photo on the bil…
Choose to truly drain the swamp
There seems to be a common theme running for office in Montana: corrupt GOP politicians.
Azzopardi’s backcountry ethic will carry over to Legislature
My experiences hiking and backpacking with Shirley Azzopardi illuminated qualities that will benefit House District 13.
Live Lean or Breed: Creating a new American workforce
Mass deportation sounds like a pretty good deal to some people I know ... But I’ve just got a simple question, who’s going to pick the lettuce? Not me, I can a…
Azzopardi: A practical problem-solver
Shirley Azzopardi is the best candidate for Montana’s House District 13. As a longtime local educator (30 years as a special education teacher with 28 of those years in St. Ignatius, and currently the mental health…
Why don’t Democrats have DINOs?
One of my favorite tropes is “Republicans fall in line and Democrats fall in love.”
Rep. Reksten is no "rubber stamp"
We are writing in support of Linda Reksten, current representative for HD13. In a recent letter to the editor, written by a gentleman whose wife ran against Linda last term and lost, Linda was referred to as a “rub…
Vote Linda Reksten
Asking all HD13 voters to vote Linda Reksten.
Azzopardi will protect Montana values, future
Shirley Azzopardi, candidate for Montana’s House District 13, represents the values of Montana, understands our challenges, and exhibits the determination to protect Montana’s legacy. Shirley deserves your vote thi…
Reksten a thoughtful and tireless worker
I am pleased to voice my strong support for incumbent Linda Reksten for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives.