How many schools across the country are ready to handle the Biden administration’s rewrite of Title IX changes?
Dear Editor, The school year is fast approaching. How many schools across the country are ready to handle the Biden administration’s rewrite of Title IX changes? Are children going to have their First Amendment rights trampled on by being federally mandated to use preferred pronouns? How many more girls are going to be forced to […]
Wouldn’t You Think They Would Get Their Facts straight?
Dear Editor, Tobacco and pharmaceutical companies and lobbyists help fund the Republican State Central Committee, which recently sent a mailer promoting Dan Wilson for the Montana Supreme Court. Supreme Court elections are intended to be non-partisan
I’ll Keep This to the Point
Well, Folks, with so much going on, I’ll keep this to the point as I’ve got so much to do. First, Dig It Days is next week, so make sure you set your calendars to come and join us. Bring the family, kids, grandkids and everyone. If you want to get into MontanaFair FREE on […]
Conservative Corner: Drug Dealing the DC Way
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during 2023 roughly 75,000 US citizens died from synthetic opioids. The Obama administration might have explained this away as the “new norm.” They said “new norm” began in 2013 and continued on a rocketing increase until 2017. Then there was a slowdown for two years. In […]
The reason I’m an independent is I enjoy objectivity
Dear Editor, During “McNiven’s Meanderings” in the 7/26/24 issue, Jonathan lists six different bills where Jon Tester’s vote was the “deciding vote.” So – Senator Tester was the only
Laurel Generating Gas Station Now Serving NorthWestern Energy Customers
Although NorthWestern Energy’s Yellowstone County Generating Station is going through final performance testing, it is in full operation and serving customers. A group of media folks were given a tour last week, accompanied by several company representatives, including Josh Follman, the generating station’s project manager and Director of Project Development for NorthWestern Energy (NWE). The […]
McNiven Meanderings: Ready, Set, Go!!!!!
Well, Folks, I’ve had a lot going on the last couple weeks, but I want to take this week to focus on the Big Sky Speedway. Last year, I got hooked on going to the car races as I was invited to go as a guest and now I go every weekend. It’s located 16 […]
As Hoppers Ravage Montana Farmland, MFBF Pushes for Suppression Funding
An amendment to the House Ag Appropriations will increasing funding by $1.5 million for the suppression and control of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets on private and public lands in Montana. “This is fantastic news for the farmers and ranchers of
Jon Tester “Demands” Border Security, Since When?
Well, Folks, I’ve been trying to see both sides here, but I’ve got to comment and call out the BS when I see the hypocrisy (IMO). While watching some online videos, commercials and campaign propaganda from Jon Tester and his campaign the last couple weeks while I was watching the Republican National Convention online (which […]
County Invokes Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Given the extreme heat of the past couple weeks, the country side is drying out, creating a tinder box of dry vegetation that can leap into flames at the slightest spark. The conditions are such that Yellowstone County Commissioners urge extreme caution and are implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. The restrictions have been recommended by