Counties chase growth, but that isn’t a solution either because growth doesn’t pay for itself; rather, new houses require new fire trucks and police and roads.
Jim Elliott writes, "Much to the dismay of my family, I became a Democrat. I am proud of that, but I am prouder, still, of those Republican legislators—many of them my friends—who have stood fast for their principles rather than abandon them to avoid conflict and political retaliation."
As a working group debates how Montana should evaluate permits on projects that could worsen climate change, the Department of Environmental Quality is advocating for more agency say.
Hello, history fans! I’m still on my quest: encouraging all of you to write down, or do some audio recordings, of your family history. Otherwise, all of that knowledge will be gone when you pass.
Michael Hoyt writes "Rather than ignoring environmental realities and devastating public lands, the carpetbaggers in our state government and out-of-state corporations must respect Montana’s Constitution and leave policy making to Montana citizens who genuinely care about protecting the place we live."
Just months before the program is set to expire, both of Montana’s U.S. senators voted Thursday to pass a standalone bill that would extend and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include Montanans affected by nuclear testing in Nevada decades ago.
As a society we are becoming more aware of the significance of clean air and water, rich soils, healthy foods, and the connection to human and planetary health.
Despite the seemingly idyllic nature of life in a mountain resort town like Whitefish, these communities often experience higher rates of mental health challenges and suicide than the national average.
Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale said Friday he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, citing "false and defamatory rumors."