Dear Editor, Please do your research before voting on the three, pathetic constitutional initiatives on Montana’s 2024 ballot (CI-126, CI-127, CI-128). Earlier this year, the petitioners who gathered signatures to get the initiatives on November’s ballot used fraudulent and deceptive … read more
Dear Editor, Bipartisan Letter from Montana Business Leaders Small businesses are at the heart of all American communities—nowhere more than here in Montana. From agriculture to technology, our business leaders understand far better than professional investors and opinion writers that … read more
Dear Editor, With our profit-oriented society, privatization is subject to interpretation. Businesses cut back on material and quality to cut cost, yet increase price. As to health care, to some it means one has to purchase insurance at whatever price … read more
Dear Editor, In the September 13, 2024, issue of your paper I read the Editorial by Jonathan McNiven concerning a newspaper called the “Montana Independent”. I read many articles that state things but being inquisitive type person, I like to … read more
Dear Editor, Healthcare for Working Montanans: Let’s Keep What Works We’ve all heard the age-old maxim, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That applies to our state’s healthcare programs that ensure working Montanans stay healthy, hospitals thrive, and windfall … read more
Dear Editor I’m disgusted by Jon Tester’s lack of virtue which was demonstrated by the full page ads in newspapers falsely accusing Tim Sheehy of shutting down our rural hospitals. Even for Tester, this ad is a new low designed … read more
Dear Editor, David Crisp wrote a scathing article about Donald Trump. Only problem there wasn’t a word of truth to anything Crisp wrote. We know Tester & Kamala are world class liars and now Crisp has demonstrated he is part … read more
Dear Editor, I read a quote recently that really hit home. “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is for good men to do nothing.” I need to do something. Today I want to state what … read more
Dear Editor, The Democrats have selected their party’s presidential candidate for November 2024, Kamala Harris. Senior members of the Democratic party – Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, and others – convinced President Biden he didn’t have the mental acuity … read more
Dear Editor, Support the Crow Revenue Act and Bull Mtns Act I am writing in support of federal legislation introduced to ensure the continued operation of the Bull Mountains Underground Mine. Governor Gianforte and the State of Montana have done … read more
Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to the condition of the Huntley Cemetery. My sister and I went to be sure our Dad’s headstone looked nice the day before his service. I was shocked at the condition of the … read more
Dear Editor, Property Tax Payers If you want to hear a presentation talking about property taxes in Montana from the Department of Revenue, there will be a town hall held at the Billings Public Library at 6 P.M. on Tuesday, … read more
Dear Editor, This letter is for the “Honorable”, incumbent, senior senator from the great state of Montana. “I will not play politics with our freedom.” Really? “I am Jon Tester, and I paid for this advertisement.” Really? “I’m a life-long … read more
Dear Editor, Break Free from Controlling Influence of Political Parties “Ye Party Zealots, thus it fares with you, When Party Rage too warmly you pursue; Both Sides club Nonsense and impetuous Pride, And Folly joins whom Sentiments divide.” ~ Benjamin Franklin The danger … read more
Dear Editor, It is a common refrain that voters know little to nothing about judicial candidates. It is for this reason that I am sharing my experiences with Judge Dan Wilson, candidate for the Montana Supreme Court. As someone who … read more
Dear Editor, While voters remain distracted by this year’s contentious Presidential Election, three bad ballot initiatives have tip-toed their way onto the Montana ballot thanks to our Supreme Court allowing signatures of “inactive voters” to count on petitions. Initiatives, CI-126 … read more
Dear Editor, I am proud to support Mike Yakawich for Senate District 24. As a dedicated friend and community leader in Billings, Mike has consistently worked to improve behavioral healthcare and create safer, healthier neighborhoods. Together, we have tackled the … read more
Dear Editor, In recent weeks Jon Tester’s campaign has devolved into ad hominem attacks on Tim Sheehy, most of which have no relevance to the issues that are important to Montanans. The latest of these unwarranted attacks came as a … read more
Dear Editor, This is a Letter to the Editor (LTE) to put a few things on the table for Veteran’s thoughts. There is an individual running for office that ‘bought’ a Bone Spur diagnosis to make him unqualified for the … read more
Dear Editor, Montanans, the baseless attacks against Tim Sheehy by Jon Tester’s campaign are both false and repulsive. Tester can’t defend his own horrendous voting record, so instead, he makes preposterous insinuations about Sheehy. The facts are Patriot and Navy … read more
