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Facts no longer matter in politics. If facts are history, then history no longer matters either, judging from recent incidents involving one current and one former Montana member of Congress. (more…) Continue Reading →
During this time of year, we talk of peace on earth and goodwill towards our neighbors. I wish those beliefs applied universally. Instead, there are groups waging campaigns of intimidation and fear against certain members of our communities. Frequent targets include Muslims and refugees, and there is an entire movement behind the attacks. (more…) Continue Reading →
“Sharia Steve,” the caller said, and I hoped for an epiphany. Matt Rosendale, who hopes to abandon his job as state auditor to become a U.S. senator next year, was being interviewed last week on the “Voices of Montana” radio show. The caller was slandering Gov. Steve Bullock, and I was hoping Rosendale might have a John McCain moment and set the caller straight. (more…) Continue Reading →
In the weeks following Donald Trump’s inauguration, I enumerated the first three ways that the then-new president had disappointed his Montana supporters. (more…) Continue Reading →
Do the political parties serve the people they claim to represent, or do they use the people as a tool to advance the agendas of the party power brokers? That’s kind of a chicken-or-egg question I guess. (more…) Continue Reading →
The current state of the Montana liquor and gaming licensing limitations continues to impede the growth of the food industry in our state. The Montana Tavern Association seems to do all it can to limit the amount of liquor licenses available in the state. (more…) Continue Reading →
My daughter and son-in-law got into an argument over Thanksgiving weekend about a proposal to drop net neutrality requirements. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Musselshell River is home to fewer than 10,000 people, but is a golden example of what makes Montana special and how Montanans are working to keep it that way. The Musselshell flows 342 miles through the heart of Montana from Martinsdale to the Missouri River, irrigating nearly 85,000 acres on 250 farms and ranches. (more…) Continue Reading →
An alert reader pointed out that last week’s column on the tax reform bills now before Congress omitted a key detail. (more…) Continue Reading →
If you ran a multistate business and had just over $1 billion in sales in Montana, I bet you would expect to pay something in Montana corporate taxes. And, indeed, you would; you would have to dig deep down into your corporate pocket to come up with the 50 bucks to cover your tax bill. (more…) Continue Reading →
