Vote Republican!
Dear Editor, Those of us who are happy to live in Montana need to seriously consider who we will vote for in this November to represent us in Washington, D.C. He (or she) will be one of our two representatives … read more
Opinion
Having re-read Staley’s article several times, it is rife with progressive jargon for bigger government
Dear Editor, I am a small business owner and understand that to stay in business, one has to either control expense or increase prices. HOW MANY RETIREMENTS DO YOU NEED? In reading John Staley’s article, he is a retired … read more
Youth Protests – BACKFIRE!
Dear Editor, Youth Protests – BACKFIRE! America has gone through a LOT over the years. Good and not-so-good. I personally lived during the Vietnam error. I was fortunate. I served my three years in the Army, primarily in South Korea … read more
Hopefully They Will be Kind Taskmasters
Dear Editor: I see that Huntley Project Schools has decided to throw in the towel on education moving to a four-day school week. I agree with Tim Ley not being convinced that this is in the best interest of students. … read more
Vote to Increase Your Freedom and Vote for Mike Vinton
Dear Editor, It’s that time in the election cycle where you, the voter, will head to a search engine to determine the best primary candidate. Hopefully, I can save some homework time for you by endorsing Mike Vinton for House … read more
Stop the Expansion of County Government
Dear Editor, Stop the Expansion of County Government I recently read with great interest that John Staley, a candidate for Yellowstone County Commission, supports a five-member board of county commissioners, up from the current three members. How wrongheaded. Back in the … read more
THANK YOU to Yellowstone County Works Department
Dear Editor, A huge THANK YOU to Yellowstone County Works Department and Knife River, for repaving and improving Chicago Road. It is read more
I Want to Give School District 2 Voters Some Things to Consider
Dear Editor, As someone who wonders if the continual rise of MT property taxes will one day make our home unaffordable, I want to give School District 2 voters some things to consider prior to voting on the safety levy. … read more
After Moses Endorsed One of the Candidates, I Knew for Sure I Needed to Vote for That Candidate’s Opponent
Dear Editor, I wish to thank Karen Lazetich Moses for her letter to the editor. I have been mostly unsuccessful in getting info on the two candidates from my district running for School Board. But after Moses endorsed one of … read more
I found Chief Staley to be combative
Dear Editor, I currently serve as your Yellowstone County Commissioner, District 2 (East). While every citizen has the right to decide who to vote for, it helps to have good information in order to make informed decisions. I am writing … read more
Dr. Garcia, SD2 Superintendent, Will Provide Voters With a Presentation
Dear Editor, Dr. Garcia, SD2 Superintendent, will provide voters with a presentation describing the Safety Mill Levy and how funds will be spent on April 23 at 5:30 pm in the Billings Public Library. The program will be broadcast on … read more
Does This Mean us Taxpayers are Supporting Her Campaign?
Dear Editor, I see where Elsie Arntzen is starting to have ads on TV. As she is a paid employee of the state of Montana, does this mean us taxpayers are supporting her campaigning? I, for one, do not want read more
One Commissioner Caught in This Situation is Kirk Bushman
Dear Editor, When the Public Service Commission was created, generous salaries were set, but without specialized knowledge requirements necessary for the job. I asked about this odd matching and was told it was assumed that by setting the salary high, … read more
Jose Bustos Has Written Something I CAN Agree On
Dear Editor, Jose Bustos has written something I can agree on. We are all gifted with talents and abilities by God as we are children of God. It matters, not about our culture, race or nationality, we are all human. … read more
Punxsutawney Jon on his Definition of “Montana Values”
Dear Editor, Kudos to Annie Halland for calling out Punxsutawney Jon on his definition of “Montana values.” Jon falls in lock-step with his fellow Washington rodent, Woodchuck Schumer when it comes to his voting. We are at a crossroads in … read more
Worried Sick About Increasing Property Taxes?
Dear Editor, Worried sick about increasing property taxes? Wondering if you can keep your home?… How can you cut your budget?…You are not alone. Every AA school district in the state is cutting millions from their budgets. Billings could not … read more
Every Six Years Jon Tester Puts on a Carhartt Jacket and Pretends
Dear Editor, Every six years Jon Tester puts on a Carhartt jacket, returns to Montana, and pretends he’s a moderate Democrat. One only has to look at Tester’s voting record to see he voted with Biden’s toxic agenda 91% of … read more
April is the Month That We Recognize
Dear Editor, April is the month that we recognize the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. The Family Tree Nurturing Center has been in existence for the last 39 years. We started out as the Committee for the Prevention of … read more
He Also Knew That He Would Probably Lose in Court
Dear Editor, My name is Todd Devlin, a 4th generation farmer/rancher in eastern Montana. I have been a Prairie County Commissioner since 1995, and a past President of the Montana Association of Counties (MACo) in 2016 – 2017. I have … read more
I Thought the Tax Monies Were to Go Toward Law Enforcement and Rehabilitation
Dear Editor: When the marijuana laws came up for vote by the people, I thought the tax monies were to go toward law enforcement and rehabilitation. I always assumed taxes were to benefit everyone, not a select few. Now … read more
