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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…
Azzopardi and O'Brien will support public education
Teachers work hard. If asked to do extra jobs, they may grumble, but they do them. They care about all students, listening to their concerns and advancing solutions. Teachers work miracles; often while juggling a f…
Reksten: A leader who will fight for Lake County
The statement that Linda Reksten is a “rubberstamp” for the Republican Party (Leader, Aug. 15) is patently false.
Property taxes are still going up
Do you own a home and wonder what it’s worth? You can easily look up your address on Zillow and see that the estimated value is rapidly rising, translating to more property taxes.
Tester is a balanced, pragmatic leader
Jon Tester is a strong choice for voters seeking a balanced, pragmatic leader.
Wildlife should not be commercially exploited
For many Montanans, our state’s attraction is its abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, especially hunting and fishing.
Tester's attacks on veteran-run business are shameful
Bridger Aerospace started with four veterans in a barn in Montana. Our next mission became using battlefield technology to serve Americans at home.
Supports Shirley Azzopardi for HD 13
Shirley Azzopardi is running for Montana House District 13. I like the way Shirley studies the issues. When I discuss issues with her, I come away with a better understanding.
Montanans often pay twice for Right to Know requests
Montana boasts a unique and expansive constitutional guarantee to public information. But Montana law allows agencies to charge Montanans a fee for completing Right to Know requests, if the agency chooses to do so.
'No man is poor' says Scrooge McDuck
The mayor’s father told me of a butte on his farm with quite a view where he liked to take his lunch when he was working his fields. “I’ll sit on the ground an…
Choosing Azzopardi over "Rubberstamp" Reksten
It is difficult to write a letter in support of Shirley Azzopardi for House District 13 without comparing her to her opponent, the incumbent Linda Reksten.
Appreciates full lake
Thank you Energy Keepers for filling and maintaining the Flathead Lake level
Voting for those who support democracy
When our founding fathers created our (U.S.) Constitution they had "democracy" in mind. A shared vision of a government of the people, by the people and for the people!
Busse paints positive picture of Montana's future
Thunder boomed as a deluge of rain fell outside, setting the stage for a powerful presentation by Ryan Busse at a gathering of Montanans. Running for governor, he painted a positive picture of the future with artic…
Considers 0% NRA ratings a plus
According to the campaigns, Tim Sheehy and Greg Gianforte have 100% ratings from the National Rifle Association while their Democratic challengers, Ryan Busse and Jon Tester, have 0% ratings.
Property taxes aren't political
Property taxes aren’t red/blue or political. The State writes the rules on property taxes, counties follow the rules. And everyone – no matter what your political stripe – pays.