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 […]
“Republicans for Tester” Group Brimming with Fake Republicans
Last month, Senator Jon Tester’s campaign launched the group “Republicans for Tester”. On September 1, Tester’s campaign put out an advertisement featuring their Republican supporters. However, many of the featured “Republicans” have solely supported Democrats and their policies, while openly criticizing Republicans. In the ad, Justin Schaaf and his wife Kayleigh claim to be “lifelong […]
In case you missed it
Guest Editorial by Evelyn Pyburn-Originally published in the Yellowstone County News print edition If you have missed it, there’s more “to-do” about Gov. Steve Bullock’s misuse of the state plane than what hits the accounting books. His most regular travel companion is what is raising eyebrows, and who that is dovetails with rumors that have […]
Rep. Tom Richmond assailed by critics at Pachyderm lunch
BILLINGS — Rep. Tom Richmond encountered considerable criticism from his audience when he gave his perspective regarding the successes and failures of the 2015 state legislative session, before the Billings Pachyderm Club in Billings on June 11. One woman became quite emotional and started crying about his support of Medicaid expansion. Also calling Richmond to […]