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A betrayal of zoning process
Editor,
Letter to the Editor: Stand down, Rosendale
Letter to the editor for Feb. 11, 2021.
Hertz comments on writers' remarks
Editor,
Update from Helena
The governor signed the budget bill. I was surprised at his statement that the Republican leaders did not live up to their promises. Senate President Peterson and House Speaker Milburn wrote the agreement down at the time they spoke to the governor. The governor said the final budget is much like the one he proposed in the very beginning. So why all the posturing?
Education bills seek higher teacher pay, special needs support and opt-in sex ed
Lawmakers in the Montana House of Representatives are considering a slate of education bills.

Abuse survivor turns her life around, helps other women
By Karen Peterson
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil
As I read David Daniels’ letter to the editor (Feb. 29 edition) I felt I must respond. It is tragic that he did not understand that salvation is a free gift and that you cannot earn it.
Highlights from Helena - Sen. Janna Taylor
The House is starting the budget process this week. We all watch this carefully so we know what is coming to the Senate and how much we are spending, saving, and returning to the taxpayers.

Rehberg visits Lake County
POLSON - Montana Republican Denny Rehberg, running for his sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited Polson last Wednesday as part of "America Speaking Out" town hall forums.
Timm pleads not guilty to felony sexual abuse of children
Former Polson Police officer Matthew Timm, 41, entered a plea of not guilty to a single count of felony sexual abuse of children in Polson District Court Oct. 13.
Let's start working together
Editor,
Patent abuse by Big Pharma makes healthcare more expensive
Pharmaceutical patents are a key instrument that promote innovation in America. However, an alarming trend has emerged: companies are increasingly manipulating the patent system to create and extend monopolies on their drugs far beyond what is fair.

Woman emerges confidently from abusive relationship
Rhonda Wright has the self-assured manner of a woman who is confident about her future, her family and her life — no small feat for a woman whose husband used to beat her on the head with the butt of a loaded .30-06 rifle.
Time to choose is at hand
Editor,
Criminal justice reinvestment needed
Last legislative session, we served on the budget subcommittee tasked with overseeing the budget of the Department of Corrections. We became concerned with significant growth in this agency’s budget and created a Sentencing Commission that, for the first time in more than 20 years, took an entry-to-exit look at our criminal justice system. Why the big growth in our inmate population when our crime rate has been stable and relatively low for years? Our goals were to improve public safety and service to victims, hold offenders accountable and be better stewards of your tax dollars.
Arlee man pleads not guilty to assault charges
POLSON — Keith Edmonson appeared in District Court before Judge Christopher on Jan. 3 to answer to charges of assault with a weapon and family member assault for allegedly beating his stepson with a belt.
Don't wait, take action now
Editor,
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 Tribes (CSKT).
Courts deny us academic freedom
Editor's note: We accidentally omitted a line in Mr. Hicks' original letter that appeared earlier this month. We regret the oversight.
Need to understand all the facts
Editor,