Legislator Takes Advantage of ARPA Business Loans
Significant federal funds flowed into Montana—and all other states—during the COVID-19 pandemic under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with much of the funding aimed at stabilizing businesses during forced closures and worker shortages. A recent deep dive into those programs exposed some surprising and disturbing information—information that demands broader public awareness. One of those programs was the Down Payment Assistance Loan […]
Destruction by Taxes
Dear Editor, Destruction by Taxes Property tax is the most immoral tax of all. It works to confiscate everything you’ve built when you’re most vulnerable; when you’re past your best earning years and well into retirement. While many may get reductions in our new tax code, we should not have any form of taxation that […]
Let’s Make Some Sense of Montana’s Budget
Dear Editor, Let’s Make some Sense of Montana’s Budget You no doubt have heard claims that Montana’s budget grew by great amounts and then have also heard that the budget grew by a really tiny percentage- I’m going to try and put a little context to these claims. First of all, you have heard that […]
During the legislative session, the Montana state GOP called out 9 “Republican” senators
Dear Editor, During the legislative session, the Montana state GOP called out 9 “Republican” senators deemed the Nasty Nine and rightfully stated they are not recognized by the Republican Party based on their voting records that supported the liberal agenda. The Nine included Senator Shelly Vance and Wendy McKamey, both from conservative senate districts. When […]
The Most Frequent Question I get From Montana Voters
Dear Editor, The most frequent question I get from Montana voters since the last legislative session has been, “Republicans have the majority in the legislature; so how on earth did multiple liberal ideas pass?” That is a legitimate and frustrating question. Much has been said in the recent past about political party bosses and control, but that is just a deflection […]
I’m Angry That Women Are Being Erased by Discrimination
Dear Editor, I’m Angry That Women Are Being Erased by Discrimination I sponsored House Bill 121 to protect the privacy, dignity, and safety of women and girls in vulnerable spaces like restrooms, locker rooms, prisons and shelters. The bill ensures that these spaces are defined by biological sex — not self-perception, feelings or identity. That […]
Meanderings: Basketball, MT Senate Chaos, Wasteful Cleanup are all Underway
Well, Folks, there’s a lot going on, so I’ll write the cliff notes version this week about the Montana Legislature, National DOGE savings and Democrats whining, and we’ll broadcast all the basketball games this week on YCN Sports and Radio.
Ensuring Privacy, Safety, and Dignity for Montana Women
Dear Editor, Ensuring Privacy, Safety, and Dignity for Montana Women Women can do anything. They deserve respect. They earn admiration. But more than that, they expect that government will hear them… will listen to them… and will protect them in the spaces where they are most vulnerable. That’s why I am introducing legislation, […]
We support Mike Yakawich for Senate
Dear Editor, We have gotten to know Mike Yakawich through his work with the City of Billings when he was a City Councilman, his interaction with the South Billings Urban Renewal as well as with his time and energy with his investment in the Southwest Corridor of Billings. Mike worked with other
Signal Peak Energy Shafted? That is why ranchers and landowners joined NPRC, BMLA and others
Dear Editor, Signal Peak Energy Shafted? I am writing in response to the article claiming Bull Mountain landowners were somehow “shafting” the corrupt coal mining operation south of Roundup. To claim that Signal Peak is “getting shafted” is wildly inaccurate. Not only is the company being coddled by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), but […]