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Dear Editor, As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We're familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let's not overlook Small Business Saturday-a day dedicated to supporting the businesses that keep our communities vibrant and unique. On this day, shop small and make an impact close to home by supporting the shops, services, and makers in our own backyards. Rural and local businesses face unique pressures. They compete not only with the convenience of online...
Dear Editor, Under current law, retired military veterans who also receive service-connected disability compensation have their retirement benefits reduced by the disability benefits they receive. In other words, disabled military retirees pay their own disability benefits. There are few exceptions to that penalty, but virtually all military retirees whose disability rating is less than 50% are adversely affected. For his entire career in the Senate, Sen. Tester has spearheaded an effort to...
U.S. Senator Jon Tester I’m Jon Tester. I’ve lived down a long dirt road outside of Big Sandy all my life, where I still farm the same land my grandparents homesteaded more than 100 years ago. Out here, your word is your bond, and you look out for your neighbors. A handshake still means something. And that’s why Montana is the greatest state in the greatest country on earth. But that Montana that we know and love is changing, and the Last Best Place is at risk of being lost forever. I want to make sure Montana remains the place that we grew...
Dear Editor, I'm writing in support of CI-128. In trying to have our child, I lost two very wanted pregnancies. I chose to have D&C procedures, because waiting for my body to shed the products of conception not only lengthened the time it would take until I could try again and put my physical health at risk, but the reality of having a wanted pregnancy that was no longer growing, that would never grow still inside me was emotionally agonizing. This is a regular reality for women and families as...
After backing out of two traditional debates, Gov. Greg Gianforte agreed to meet me for only one smaller debate this fall. We’ve posted the full debate, which he doesn’t want you to see, online at busseformontana.com. I invite all Montanans to watch. See for yourself how Gov. Gianforte refused to explain why he jacked up our property taxes by as much as 111 percent, or why he gave tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires like himself. Gov. Gianforte also refused to explain why, under his watch, Montana surpassed California to become the most...
Dear Editor, "Money back in our pockets" is top priority for Washington, D.C., talking to Montanans. Four plus years as a Legislative Aide at the U.S. Capitol and canceling $44 billion in wasteful government programs is a start to reaching that goal. Washington, D.C., already knows how to get money back in taxpayer pockets. The President, U.S. House, and U.S. Senate agree on a two-step 'action plan.' Goal: Lower the U.S. $1.8 trillion budget deficit and the $950 billion interest rate paid on the...
Nearly 30 years ago, the Montana Power Company asked Montana legislators to engage in a public policy experiment called deregulation. The promoters of deregulation made a lot of promises. They said it would lower electricity costs, result in more competition, and make Montana a more business friendly place. In reality, none of these happened. Electric deregulation has been nothing more than a public policy disaster. Today, Montanans are being asked to engage in another public policy experiment – the top four primary. Like the promoters of e...
As a candidate for State Auditor, I know very well how challenging it is to raise the profile of the office. It is an important office that has a direct impact on all Montanans, but a lot of folks don’t know much about it. Per Montana law, the purpose of the office is to ‘protect Montana insurance consumers.’ My campaign is focused on that role and my qualification for the position based on four decades of ethical business experience. Unfortunately, my opponent is running on lies and issues unrelated to the Montana State Auditor’s office....
Dear Editor: District Court Judge Katherine Bidegaray is the right choice to be the next justice on the Montana Supreme Court. Having appeared in front of her in court and gotten to know her over the years, I have seen her be impartial, fair, and respectful to each party in all cases she has. She was born and raised on a Richland County farm and ranch, and she knows the importance of preparation, hard work, and self-discipline. Judge Bidegaray cares deeply about the state of Montana, the rule...
I’ve put more than 100,000 miles on Montana’s highways over the past year, listening to people in every corner of our state. There are two issues that come up everywhere I go: The first is Gov. Greg Gianforte’s record high property taxes and the sky-high cost of living here. The second is the governor’s dangerous war on access to our public land and wildlife. While the cost of living in Montana has skyrocketed, Gov. Gianforte made the problem worse by raising property taxes by as much as 111...
Dear Editor, Amidst all the positions Montanans will be voting on in November - is Initiative 128 that would amend the Montana Constitution “to expressly provide a right to make and carry out decisions about one’s own pregnancy, including the right to abortion. It would prohibit the government from denying or burdening the right to abortion before fetal viability.” Science has shown life begins at conception, and like Tim Sheehey states, “abortion is murder.” To end innocent life is nothing less than murder. We grimace at school shootings...
Dear Valley County and Montana Voters, Election Day is just around the corner in Montana. Like many people, I'm nearly exhausted from being inundated with campaign flyers, phone calls and what seems like a perpetual blitz of political commercials on television and ads on social media. Unfortunately, mostly negative and attacking. The 2024 election may prove to be historic and as it is in most elections, November 5th will bring joy for some and disappointment for others. As a former high school...
If you live in Montana, there's no doubt you feel the sting of this sobering fact: Montana just surpassed California to become the most unaffordable state in the nation. That's not political hype; that's according to the National Association of Realtors. Out-of-state millionaires and billionaires are flooding into our state, buying up property and jacking up our prices, turning Montana into their own personal playground. Many of our small schools can't afford to hire teachers or have five-day...
Dear Editor, I believe it's time we had an honest conversation about our veterans, their healthcare and some misconceptions that seem to be circulating in our community. Recently, I've seen political ads claiming that Senator Jon Tester has let down our veterans and has done nothing to address VA suicide. As someone who has seen firsthand the impact of recent healthcare changes in our area, these claims don't sit right with me. I feel compelled to share what I know, and I hope you will take...
Dear Editor, The Billings Gazette has recently run front page articles about the truth of campaign ads by Sen. Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy, opponents in the Montana U.S. Senate race. The articles discuss political crossfire between the two on important public issues, but they do not inquire into the personal integrity of the candidates. Senator Tester is a known quantity. He has a solid backstory and a lengthy record of public service. We know who he is and what he believes in. Sheehy is a...
Montana has never been more expensive, and Governor Greg Gianforte is pouring gas on the fire. Gianforte raised property taxes by as much as 111 percent. That's the largest increase in Montana history. What's worse, he's handed out tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires like himself, while pricing hardworking Montanans and seniors out of their homes. One of the most important decisions we face this election year is who we should ask to be our next governor. My name is Ryan Busse. I'm...
Many people visit a radiologist at least once in their lives and are familiar with what those visits may entail: X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and other imaging tests to screen for broken bones, cancer, and other injuries and diseases. Interventional Radiologists like myself are a subspecialty of Radiology, who do image guided surgical procedures. Patients generally know what to expect from these routine health care procedures. What a patient may not expect is needing emergency abortion care follow...
Dear Editor, Glasgow friends, join me in voting for Erin Farris-Olsen for Clerk of the Supreme Court. I have known Erin for a number of years. She is smart, hardworking and dedicated to our Montana values and way of life. The clerk serves the court and the public as the keeper of all the court's legal records. This includes receipt, filing, and transmitting of pleading documents and transcripts, sharing records with other and maintaining public access to these records. The clerk typically is...
Editor’s Note: The following was submitted to the Glasgow Courier to be ran as a Letter To The Editor. As this was submitted to Road Department and Landfill Supervisor James Gibson, the Glasgow Courier decided to not make any edits to the letter for publication. September, 18, 2024 Supervisor, James Gibson, (Copied to the county commissioners) Supervisor James Gibson, please add this to my two week notice with the following: I would like to supplement my two week notice of resignation with the following comments as to why I resigned. I w...
Dear Editor, What parents need to know when kids go back to school this year. The start of a new school year always brings excitement and anticipation for students, staff, and parents. As your kids head back to school, please take some time to talk with them about how important it is to stay free from using any tobacco product, including electronic cigarettes or vapes. According to our most recent data, Montana has the second-highest current youth e-cigarette use rate in the nation. As we...
Dear Editor, As a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1982 through 1986, I'm voting for Jon Tester. I took a four-year leave of absence from my job as a locomotive engineer and took a heck of a pay cut to join the Navy. I have no regrets. During my Navy time I proudly served my country, and worked with many dedicated, patriotic, and intelligent people who were, in a word, inspirational. None of the Navy enlisted or officers that I served with had the experience, or knowledge necessary, to...
Dear Editor, The legislative boundaries were dramatically shaken up during the last redistricting cycle. What used to be two districts is now comprised of one long area ranging from Chester to Opheim. The districts that used to clearly be separated by farming in the Golden Triangle and then Milk River irrigation along with indigenous friends in tribal areas have all been lumped into one four-hour stretch across Montana. With Knudsen being termed out and the absorption of Senator Lang's...
On Sept. 12, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Commissioner at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Troy Miller about the CBP’s mismanagement of priorities at the Opheim Port of Entry in Opheim. Before the COVID pandemic, the port operated from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Since then, the hours at the port have been reduced to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This schedule remains in place even after the COVID-19 outbreak has ended. This change in hours h...
Dear Editor, As someone who had the privilege of working for Republican State Auditor E.V. "Sonny" Omholt, I know firsthand the critical importance of the Montana State Auditor's office. When I started working for Sonny, he made it clear that, despite being a lifelong Republican, the Auditor's Office was not a partisan office. It served all the people of Montana, regardless of their politics. Sonny's unwavering commitment to fairness and integrity set a standard that must be upheld today. The...
Dear Editor, If you have never used Glasgow's Chevy/GMC auto service located on Highway 2 for oil changes, I highly recommend you give them a try. I recently had my oil changed there and was impressed by how their service exceeded my expectations! Besides my oil change, they provided me with a written assessment on the condition of my brakes, battery, tires, windshield wipers, potential leaks, and miscellaneous other items. And the inside of my vehicle did not smell like a greasy garage...
