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Kendall Cotton: Beware of sales tax proposals that grow government

I’ve been worried for some time that politicians may take advantage of property tax chaos to impose a statewide sales tax on top of existing property taxes — an idea Montanans have consistently rejected. Now, I’m starting to see the signs that my suspicions may come true. Montanans should

Bitterroot Valley news you may have missed this week

Here are some news stories from the Bitterroot Valley you may have missed this week... Ravalli County officials to hold meeting on proposed roads levy The Ravalli County Commissioners are holding a public meeting at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 9, to discuss a

Congressman Troy Downing joins House Committee on Natural Resources

Congressman Troy Downing joins House Committee on Natural Resources

WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a press release, Congressman Troy Downing of Montana's 2nd district has been appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Downing shared his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "Montana is defined by its wealth of natural resources. The laws and regulations

Foraging lecture at Bigfork Library aims to explore native edible plants

BIGFORK, Mont. – Flathead County officials announced on Friday that the final program of their Lecture Series with the Glacier Institute will be held at the Bigfork Library on Friday, March 13. The program will offer education on the “fascinating world of foraging in Glacier National Park.” Organizers stated that the

Civil liberties groups say state Supreme Court wrongly decided free speech case

The American Civil Liberties Union of Montana and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression are asking the Montana Supreme Court to reconsider a 2003 decision as it relates to a current free speech case because they said it sets a dangerous precedent by placing addition hurdles for speech to

Hinkle brothers shrug off tensions with Jennifer Carlson over vaccine bills as Caleb eyes Senate

Hinkle brothers shrug off tensions with Jennifer Carlson over vaccine bills as Caleb eyes Senate

Bad blood from battling vaccine bills? Brothers and Reps. Caleb Hinkle, HD 68, and Jedediah Hinkle, HD 67, have a different perspective than Jennifer Carlson, a fellow Republican who is running for Caleb's House seat. Once facing a fight against incumbent Caleb Hinkle, Carlson faces a new primary

Farm Stays and Sober Vacations Are Surging as Travelers Rethink How They Travel in 2026

Farm Stays and Sober Vacations Are Surging as Travelers Rethink How They Travel in 2026

Early travel trends for 2026 show a shift toward simpler, healthier, and less crowded experiences. After years of packed itineraries and activity-driven trips, many travelers are prioritizing digital detoxes and alcohol-free escapes, choosing vacations that emphasize rest and presence over constant stimulation. New data from Expedia and Vrbo