By JOSH OLSEN Guest columnist It’s time for Gov. Gianforte and the Montana Legislature to do what voters elected them to do: Honor the will of Montana voters by protecting the outdoor way of life that brings us together. In November, voters overwhelmingly approved I-190, a ballot initiative legalizing recreational marijuana sales. Language in that […]

With Bidens victory Nov. 3, I foolishly thought we could breathe easier — how wrong I was. The 101 days since election have been bedlam with the public seeming either numb or indifferent. Nearly half our nation is mesmerized by a man whose lack of leadership is largely responsible for coronavirus deaths of nearly one-half […]

As most of you must know, the majority of Montanans vote by mail and in addition, a small percentage take advantage of the right to register and then vote on election day. There has been no evidence of voter fraud in Election Day registration here or in the 20 other states that offer this option. […]

The state Legislature continues to waste its biennial 90 days during our current health and economic crisis. Too many bills are being characterized as solutions in search of a problem. Sanctuary cities — we don’t have any. Transgender athletes — the Montana HS Association has never had an issue with this. Restoring the sale of […]

Montana representatives should support global funding for COVID-19 relief. Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 hunger levels could reach the highest they’ve been in over a decade. Hunger is projected to rise 82%, meaning an additional 137 million people could face acute food insecurity globally. I urge Sen. Tester, Sen. Daines, and Rep. Rosendale […]

By KIMBERLY DUDIK Guest columnist Our state and the way of life we have enjoyed for decades is in danger of being lost. With a new governor and new Legislature in session, it is vital Montana citizens are aware of the harmful actions occurring right now in Helena: politicizing our courts, substantially remaking state government, […]

Steve Daines: A year ago you took an oath as a juror in the first Senate trial of Donald Trump to “do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws, so help you god.” Trump was accused of soliciting political help from foreign countries, using US military aid as a bribe, and obstructing justice. His […]

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For the second time in a little more than a year, the United States Senate has failed to convict former President Donald J. Trump. When I served as lead manager of the first impeachment, we warned the Senators that if they failed to convict Donald Trump after he betrayed our national security, he would do […]

Axios 2/11/21 Impeachment trial recap, day 3: House managers rest case, urging Senate to convict Alayna Treene, Ursula Perano Security forces respond with tear gas after Trump’s supporters breached the Capitol security. Photo: Probal Rashid/Getty Images House impeachment managers wrapped up their case against Donald Trump on Thursday by driving home the evidence they believe shows […]