Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Innovation should plant seeds across all industries

We rely on innovation to change our lives, but we tend to think about what it means for phones or the internet, not farmland.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Innovation should plant seeds across all industries

We rely on innovation to change our lives, but we tend to think about what it means for phones or the internet, not farmland.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Drought provides close look at water compact

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Personal attacks are a poor substitute for discussion

Guest Commentary:
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Making the case for 'responsible Republicans'

There is a war for the soul of the Republican Party in Montana. Responsible Republicans have shown leadership with conservative solutions and is the path I hope voters take on June 3. Option two is a Montana Republican Party fueled by dark money, emulating D.C. gridlock, the party of no, …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Salish-Kootenai Water Compact: Approve it!

The 1979 Montana legislature passed legislation requiring the state to negotiate a quantification of the water rights claimed by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes as prescribed in the 1855 Hellgate Treaty.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sen. Baucus has a big job ahead in tax overhaul

Sen. Max Baucus has taken on the gargantuan task of reforming our nation’s tax code.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Baucus tax reforms an opportunity for simplicity, fairness

Sen. Max Baucus has taken on the gargantuan task of reforming our nation’s tax code. If done right, it could turn out to be the most significant accomplishment of his career. But with well-established special interest groups standing in the way, it might be more likely that we just get …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Uncertainty hurts job creators

You can’t steal second base with one foot firmly on first — a saying that is as true for business as it is for baseball.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Uncertainty hurts job creators

You can’t steal second base with one foot firmly on first, a saying that is as true for business as it is for baseball.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Uncertainty hurts job creators

You can’t steal second base with one foot firmly on first, a saying that is as true for business as it is for baseball.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Uncertainty hurts job creators

You can’t steal second base with one foot firmly on first, a saying that is as true for business as it is for baseball.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Candidate touts state senate leadership

I am Sen. Bruce Tutvedt. It has been my honor to serve as your Montana state senator for Senate District 3. I live and play in Senate District 3. As a lifelong resident of SD 3, my address and phone number are in the phone book for all to see. …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Candidate touts state senate leadership

I am Sen. Bruce Tutvedt. It has been my honor to serve as your Montana state senator for Senate District 3. I live and play in Senate District 3. As a lifelong resident of SD 3, my address and phone number are in the phone book for all to see. …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Candidate touts state senate leadership

I am Sen. Bruce Tutvedt. It has been my honor to serve as your Montana state senator for Senate District 3. I live and play in Senate District 3. As a lifelong resident of SD 3, my address and phone number are in the phone book for all to see. …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Candidate looks at big labor

Since the 2008 elections, we’ve seen a battle at both the state and federal level over the power of organized labor and its effort to forcibly unionize workers. Big Labor has found a president who will carry its water, pushing legislation and enacting regulatory changes that favor union bosses over …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Candidate looks at big labor

Since the 2008 elections, we’ve seen a battle at both the state and federal level over the power of organized labor and its effort to forcibly unionize workers. Big Labor has found a president who will carry its water, pushing legislation and enacting regulatory changes that favor union bosses over …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Candidate looks at big labor

Since the 2008 elections, we’ve seen a battle at both the state and federal level over the power of organized labor and its effort to forcibly unionize workers. Big Labor has found a president who will carry its water, pushing legislation and enacting regulatory changes that favor union bosses over …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Likes Gallagher

Bill Gallagher has my strong support for the Montana Public Service Commission. You and I need his help working on the PSC to protect us and our Flathead Electric Cooperative.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Likes Gallagher

Bill Gallagher has my strong support for the Montana Public Service Commission. You and I need his help working on the PSC to protect us and our Flathead Electric Cooperative.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Likes Gallagher

Bill Gallagher has my strong support for the Montana Public Service Commission. You and I need his help working on the PSC to protect us and our Flathead Electric Cooperative.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Reappraisal mitigation

I would like to thank everyone who attended the Property Tax Mitigation Forum at Flathead Valley Community College and the Revenue and Transportation Committee Hearing in Helena on property tax reappraisal. These forums were truly constructive; the attending legislators all came away with valuable information.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Reappraisal mitigation

I would like to thank everyone who attended the Property Tax Mitigation Forum at Flathead Valley Community College and the Revenue and Transportation Committee Hearing in Helena on property tax reappraisal. These forums were truly constructive; the attending legislators all came away with valuable information.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Reappraisal mitigation

I would like to thank everyone who attended the Property Tax Mitigation Forum at Flathead Valley Community College and the Revenue and Transportation Committee Hearing in Helena on property tax reappraisal. These forums were truly constructive; the attending legislators all came away with valuable information.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Another look at reappraisals

When Rep. Mike Jopek's Property Tax Reappraisal Mitigation Bill, House Bill 658, arrived in the Senate Tax Committee, it was a mess. It was $17.8 million off of revenue neutral in the first four years and added 21.8 employees to the Department of Revenue. Both these traits were deal-breakers in …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Another look at reappraisals

When Rep. Mike Jopek's Property Tax Reappraisal Mitigation Bill, House Bill 658, arrived in the Senate Tax Committee, it was a mess. It was $17.8 million off of revenue neutral in the first four years and added 21.8 employees to the Department of Revenue. Both these traits were deal-breakers in …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Another look at reappraisals

When Rep. Mike Jopek's Property Tax Reappraisal Mitigation Bill, House Bill 658, arrived in the Senate Tax Committee, it was a mess. It was $17.8 million off of revenue neutral in the first four years and added 21.8 employees to the Department of Revenue. Both these traits were deal-breakers in …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Property taxes mitigated by House bill

Within the next couple weeks, all property tax owners in the state of Montana will receive their new property value assessment notice from the Montana Department of Revenue. There will be bad news and good news.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Property taxes mitigated by House bill

Within the next couple weeks, all property tax owners in the state of Montana will receive their new property value assessment notice from the Montana Department of Revenue. There will be bad news and good news.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Property taxes mitigated by House bill

Within the next couple weeks, all property tax owners in the state of Montana will receive their new property value assessment notice from the Montana Department of Revenue. There will be bad news and good news.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Property tax reappraisal bill is fair

Property-tax reappraisal and the appropriate mitigation strategy was a major issue for the 2009 Legislature. Residential property values increased 55 percent from the last statewide reappraisal in 2003, and 73 percent in Flathead County. Mitigating this increase in property values in a way that met the mandates of the Montana …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Property tax reappraisal bill is fair

Property-tax reappraisal and the appropriate mitigation strategy was a major issue for the 2009 Legislature. Residential property values increased 55 percent from the last statewide reappraisal in 2003, and 73 percent in Flathead County. Mitigating this increase in property values in a way that met the mandates of the Montana …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Property tax reappraisal bill is fair

Property-tax reappraisal and the appropriate mitigation strategy was a major issue for the 2009 Legislature. Residential property values increased 55 percent from the last statewide reappraisal in 2003, and 73 percent in Flathead County. Mitigating this increase in property values in a way that met the mandates of the Montana …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The budget debate ends

The debate over the budget took center stage as the Republicans and the Democrats squared off over how to fund the $8.1 billion House Bill 2 and how to spend the $820 million House Bill 645, also known as the Federal stimulus bill. The Republicans wanted a balanced budget by …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The budget debate ends

The debate over the budget took center stage as the Republicans and the Democrats squared off over how to fund the $8.1 billion House Bill 2 and how to spend the $820 million House Bill 645, also known as the Federal stimulus bill. The Republicans wanted a balanced budget by …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The budget debate ends

The debate over the budget took center stage as the Republicans and the Democrats squared off over how to fund the $8.1 billion House Bill 2 and how to spend the $820 million House Bill 645, also known as the Federal stimulus bill. The Republicans wanted a balanced budget by …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The Budget Debate Ends

The debate over the budget took center stage as the Republicans and the Democrats squared off over how to fund the 8.1 billion dollar House Bill 2 and how to spend the 820 million dollar House Bill 645, also known as the Federal stimulus bill. The Republicans wanted a balanced …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The budget debate ends

The debate over the budget took center stage as the Republicans and the Democrats squared off over how to fund the $8.1 billion House Bill 2 and how to spend the $820 million House Bill 645, also known as the federal stimulus bill.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The Budget Debate Ends

The debate over the budget took center stage as the Republicans and the Democrats squared off over how to fund the 8.1 billion dollar House Bill 2 and how to spend the 820 million dollar House Bill 645, also known as the Federal stimulus bill. The Republicans wanted a balanced …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO