Let’s elect some regular folks for a change
Dear Editor, If you are tired of the revolving door policy from the courtroom, jail and prison, here is a thought for you.
State pensions outgrow funds due to over-estimated return rates
The next session of the Montana State Legislature will be facing a really big problem – one that will eventually fall to Montana taxpayers to resolve. Montana’s retirement funds for teachers and for public employees face a $4.5 billion shortfall. The issue is one that will be a matter of discussion with city and county […]
Local Legislator rejects Leadership call to resign after hateful remarks
A local Billings Republican legislator, Representative Rodney Garcia, has attracted national attention for comments he made last Friday at the MT Republican Winter Kickoff meeting in Helena during a question and answer period. Garcia referred to the Constitution as his basis for his comments in that it is unacceptable to be a socialist and that […]