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A bridge in Bigfork is just as important as Baltimore
For hours after the tragic accident that took down a bridge over the Pabsco River in Baltimore, our nation sat tog…
Stop crucifying Donald Trump
I’m a woman living in Montana. I’ve lived in five states and have had many careers. I’ve had a great full life. I’ve always worked and made my life better. I’ve never taken any welfare. I’ve always paid my own heal…
Why Medicaid expansion works for everyone in Montana
After a dramatic process, health care for all Montanans just got some stability, thanks to our governor’s recent signing of the Medicaid Reform and Integrity Act. The bill, which will continue to provide health cov…
Bipartisan effort increases access to public lands
Being an avid sportsman, I have strong convictions that one of the greatest blessings of living in the Treasure State is the ability to enjoy the outdoors. As Montanans, our public lands play a major role in keepin…
Letters to the editor May 16
In a letter printed in the Daily Inter Lake (May 12) former Sen. Bob Brown publicly announced he is a cheerleader for Llew Jones’ “Republican” enslavement caucus. He joins ranks with the corrupt wing of the Republi…
Letters to the editor May 13
I am writing to commend the class, maturity and grace of the Flathead High School seniors who were defaulted from two matches at this week’s Northern AA Divisional Tennis tournament because one was taking IB tests …
Observations from the 66th session
The 66th legislative session is completed. I was humbled by the opportunity to serve the citizens of Flathead County in my first Session.
Letters to the editor May 12
There’s been a recent push in the editorial pages urging the governor to sign SB 239, which would grant a tax holiday to companies who provide internet service. As a legislator, I opposed this bill because the indu…
The war of the GOP
A half century ago the power in Montana politics was the Montana Power Company. Created to provide electricity for the operations of the Anaconda Copper Company, “the terrible twins” dominated Montana both economic…
'Tomorrow-proofing' students at UM
When I was a student at West Point in the 1990s, the military component of my education focused on high-intensity conflict and Cold War-era strategies and tactics. Those were the wars of recent memory, so that’s wh…
Inspired by FVCC graduates and their bright future
Flathead Valley Community College will hold its 51st commencement ceremony at our Kalispell campus on the evening of Friday, May 17. We will recognize and celebrate the achievements of 363 dedicated students earnin…
Letters to the editor May 9
“Remember the Maine!” Does anyone? The Maine was a battleship harbored in Havana in 1898 that unexpectedly exploded, possibly by radicals. Immediately, with the help of William Randolph Hearst, a newspaper publishe…
Letters to the editor May 6
While watching the Senate hearings with Attorney General Barr this past Wednesday, and hearing the Democratic senators and later some Democratic House members call him a liar, I was reminded to the old adage the we…
A shining example of how our political system should work
At the start of the legislative session, I delivered my fourth and final State of the State address. I shared my optimism that in Montana we can still be a shining example of how our political system is supposed to…
'The 38 special' conservative caucus
As I reflect on the 66th Legislature I cannot but help to tell you my utmost truth, because to me truth is much more interesting than political cliché. Minority Leader Casey Schreiner is correct. All his party’s ma…
Democrats delivered in 66th Legislature
Four months ago, as the newly elected House Democratic Leader for the 2019 legislative session, I made a promise to the people of Montana that Democrats would lead with solutions.