Last week I read the transcript of a New York Times podcast with longtime Republican pollster Frank Luntz. It gave me hope, not because Luntz was changing his politics, but because he was worried for the future of our country because of the divisiveness and bitterness between political factions which he, in part, has helped to fashion. That’s the good news. The bad news is that … [Read more...] about Montana Viewpoint: Just say no to thugs and politics born in fear

The US Forest Service keeps pushing the myth that logging will prevent fire and “restore” forests. The South Plateau Project would clearcut over 5,000 acres and build nearly 56 miles of new roads near Yellowstone Park. Building up to 56 miles of roads is insane when so most of our national forests already have far too many roads. Surely here so close to Yellowstone the land … [Read more...] about Letters: South Plateau logging project should be withdrawn

This op-ed initially appeared in the Daily Montanan. As the old adage goes, “elections have consequences.” As the dust settles on the 2021 Montana Legislative session, we are seeing the consequences of the last Montana election right before our eyes. During my first legislative session as Governor in 2013, my administration kept our promise of creating jobs and growing the … [Read more...] about Bullock: The Montana setback plan and consequences of 2020 election

Montana is facing a housing crisis.  A lack of affordable housing is keeping working Montanans out of homes and forcing families to pay up 50% or more of their monthly incomes in rent. Lumber prices and labor shortages make it even tougher for developers to offer affordable homes to working families. HB 397 bill will provide a state-based funding resource to help private … [Read more...] about Voices: Montana’s comeback depends on housing bill and Gianforte’s signature

I write to encourage you to vote for John Engen for Mayor on the 2021 ballot. For those who don’t know me I’m Amber Sherrill, I am a long-time community volunteer, a mom, a conservation leader and a Missoula City Council member. And I am proud to also now serve as the treasurer of John’s 2021 re-election campaign. While I have worked with Mayor Engen over the years on … [Read more...] about Letters: John Engen is the experience Missoula can trust