Far-Left and Influencing Local Politics
Dear Editor, The far-left is engaged to influence local politics to the same degree as it does national politics. For this reason, we must not let ourselves be distracted by other issues such that we lose focus on local politics. It is immediately imperative that we focus our energies on the politics we can control, […]
Governor Lifts Statewide Restrictions on Businesses
Montana businesses no longer have to operate within constrained hours and reduced capacity because of COVID-19, by order of Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday. The order eliminates the restraints imposed mid-November by former Governor Steve Bullock. Gianforte said the order becomes effective within 48 hours of Tuesday afternoon, and it follows the rescinding, last week, […]
City and County Consider Co-Locating in Stillwater Building
Yellowstone County and the City of Billings are exploring in earnest the possibility of consolidating local government offices in the Stillwater Building.
Liability Protection Currently Top Legislative Priority
At the forefront of legislation being considered in the first week of the Montana State Legislature is a bill that will offer liability protections to businesses, health care providers, places of worship, and nonprofit organizations regarding meeting COVID-19 mandates. Senator Steve Fitzgerald has introduced SB 65 which attempts to provide some liability protections.