Kathleen Williams has a long record of partnering with and delivering results to Montana farmers and ranchers. In the Legislature she promoted “buy local” programs so Montana producers could sell more product directly to Montanans. She worked to limit anti-competitive practices of national meat packers whose monopoly status denied Montanans a fair price for their […]

If you believe that history tends to repeat itself, and you want a better economy, a Democratic president is your best bet. Between 1948 and 2019, the economy under Democratic administrations has consistently outperformed Republican presidents. Unemployment under Democrats decreased by 1.8% and increased by 2% under Republicans. The best performing administration was Kennedy/Johnson, and […]

I support Zach Brown, candidate for Gallatin County commissioner. This position requires skill, energy, integrity and a determination to deal effectively with complex and often competing priorities that affect individuals, cities and towns, and rural communities throughout Gallatin County. Zach possesses these qualities and is innovative and committed to public service. Born and raised here, […]

I support Raph Graybill to be Montana’s next attorney general. Why? Because he is the best qualified candidate. The attorney general serves as chief lawyer and law enforcement officer for the state. Graybill has work experience as both an attorney and a police officer. His opponent Austin Knudsen does not. Graybill has argued cases on behalf […]

When it’s time to vote, especially in a big National election, we sometimes aren’t familiar with elected offices down the ballot and rely on asking friends who to vote for. I’m going to tell you about Shane Morigeau, a two-term state legislator, who is running to be Montana state auditor, an important office in which the […]

Gianforte, Daines won’t stand up for what is right Is treason a Montana value? In the prelude to the upcoming Presidential election, during the past several months there have been published a number of letters expressing doubt as to the ability of Rep. Greg Gianforte and Sen. Steve Daines to represent Montanans as their political […]

Sometimes the differences between two candidates really matters. This is the case in District 3 race for Public Service Commission (PSC). Tom Woods has served four terms in the Legislature where he consistently worked for consumer protection by taking on the utilities and special interests. He has a solid record as a public servant and […]

An Updated State of the City By Chris Mehl In normal years, the city of Bozeman charter calls for the mayor to make an annual “state of the city” address, usually in January or February. Because so much is happening this year, I’d like to provide a brief update to citizens about the state of […]

Vote No on LR-130: Don’t take away our freedom to make local decisions  Background: The 2019 Legislature passed legislation which would have restricted a municipality, county, school district, or other local government unit’s authority to regulate the carrying of firearms. It removes a local government unit’s power to regulate the permitted carrying of concealed weapons. It repeals […]

The Bureau of Land Management recently released its final plan to manage public land in central Montana, from the Rocky Mountain Front to the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge. This area contains some of the last intact grasslands and some of the best habitat for big game in North America. The majority of this […]