Signal Peak Closure Would Mean Loss of 260 Jobs
Signal Peak Coal Mine near Roundup is “in jeopardy”, President and CEO of Signal Peak, Parker Phipps, told Yellowstone County Commissioners last week. And, if it is in jeopardy, so are the jobs of its 260 workers – two thirds of which live in Yellowstone County. And, so are the approximately $211 million in taxes […]
Lockwood Board Names Don Christman New Superintendent
At a special meeting of the Lockwood School Board, following a day of tours, social gatherings and interviews, board members unanimously chose Don Christman as the new Superintendent of Lockwood Schools. Contending candidates were Leland Stocky, Ashland, and Don Christman, Lockwood. Board member, Josh Skidmore, made the motion to extend the offer to Christman through […]
Governor Extends Deadline for Property Tax Relief Programs
Montana property taxpayers have been granted an extension, to June 1, in the deadline to apply for two property tax relief programs. Governor Greg Gianforte said he is extending the deadline to give Montanans with a substantial hardship time to apply for relief. The extension applies to the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) and the Montana Disabled Veterans […]
Ellis to Remain on County Water District Board Following Court Decision that Board Lacked Authority to Remove Her
Following a closed session of the County Water District board, last Wednesday, Board President Doug Kary announced that the board had unanimously agreed to accept a settlement offer from Pam Ellis and Yellowstone County. The County Water District accepted the defendants’ offer that the district pay for $9500 of the defendants’ legal costs and to […]
MT Senate President Invites Public to Serve on New Judicial Select Committee
Members of the public are invited to serve on the Senate Select Committee on Judicial Oversight and Reform, according to a news release last Friday from the Montana Legislature. Senate President Jason Ellsworth (R-Hamilton) said on April 2, he is forming the committee to “look into overreach by Montana judges and develop solutions to restore […]
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
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, well qualified individuals would be attracted to the positions. I still can’t follow that thought […]
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. We were never intended to be cookie cutter copies of others, we are unique individuals. […]