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The Mansfield Way: Unwavering belief in the American people
“Before all else, the people have a right to an electoral system free of shenanigans and capable of yielding hones…
The dreaded mask
Due to the recent pandemic, we are all encouraged to wear a mask. You are not required to wear it in your home or when you walk down the street, however you may be required to wear one when you are on private prope…
Mission Mountain Rodeo canceled
Due to the uncertainty of the COVID 19 virus situation with its many restrictions, and the serious economical impact that many of our sponsors in the business community have experienced from it, Polson Fairgrounds …
An Open Challenge to Senator Steve Daines
As a resident of Montana and in particular, Lake County, I challenge you to come and visit with the residents and County Commissioners well prior to the upcoming election. We’ve noticed your Congressional voting ov…
On the road to red, we’re better together
Each time we cast a vote, we are shaping the future of our country. But never before in my lifetime has a vote been of higher consequence than it will on November 3.
Kudos to Lake County election officials
The Elections Office and their team of judges deserve our thanks for doing a difficult job well. Here in Lake County, we can have full confidence in the integrity of our elections.
Compact arguments don’t hold water
I was reading an Verdell Jackson’s opinion piece last week and as we have heard many times, “You are entitled to your opinion but not to your own facts.”
Olszewski would bring fresh ideas to compact debate
Regardless of one’s position on the CSKT Compact, and no matter the fate of the Daines-Tester CSKT Compact in Congress, there are several remaining compact-related issues that the next Governor of Montana will face…
Water compact dismantles the balance of power
There’s an enormous threat to the farming and cattle ranching community coming to the western states. One need only review S.3019, intentionally and deceitfully titled “Montana Water Protection Act,” to find answer…
The importance of strengthening SNAP in the face of COVID-19
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, our neighbors across Montana are struggling against unprecedented hardships. Tens of thousands of Montanans lost their jobs and many more saw their hours cut in just a matter o…
Help prevent spread of COVID-19
We, the below signed members of the State-Tribal Relations Committee, the Montana Legislature’s liaison with tribal governments, write to encourage the public, residents and nonresidents alike, to comply with restr…
Olszewski ‘unequivocally’ opposes water compact
Montana families, businesses and state will have some difficult times ahead. It is clear that Dr. Al “Doc” Olszewski (R) is the man to lead us as Governor. A Christian, husband, father, Air Force veteran, physician…
Pavlock best choice for District 93
It’s time once again for Montanans to exercise their right and privilege to vote. For those of us in House District 93, I recommend Lisa Pavlock. Lisa is committed to quality education, access to health care, and p…
Western Montana fisheries are protected, but not irrigators
David Brooks, executive director of Trout Unlimited, promotes the ratification of the Salish Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) compact because it will benefit fish. If you are not a fish, there are 10 major reasons to reject …
Thank a law enforcement officer during National Police Week
Every day, sworn law enforcement officers, deputies, agents and troopers across Montana put their lives at risk, often while the rest of us are sleeping. They don’t do it for recognition or money, they do it to pro…
Future of Montana’s largest industry at risk
The Board of Directors of the Montana Cattlemen’s Association has studied your proposed Bill (S 3019) which aims to finalize water rights issues between landowners in Montana and the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tr…