Editorial

Constitution Day is Friday, Sept. 17

Given that constitutional issues seem to surround us all, everyday, it is important to remember to celebrate Constitution Day, this Friday, Sept. 17. One good way to celebrate this holiday would be to read, or re-read this seminal document to better understand our nation and its political system.

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Lower Yellowstone proposal is something to be proud of

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The job of an elected official is simple: to represent the interests of our constituents. This simple principle guides everything we do, which makes it exciting when we can support and advance a project that benefits every member of our communities.

Senator Tester faces choice on Colstrip energy jobs

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Hidden away deep within the massive, $3.5 trillion Congressional budget package is a ticking time bomb for Montana's economy. The innocuous sounding Clean Energy Payment Program (CEPP) is actually the left's latest scheme to eliminate affordable, reliable fossil fuel energy. If they are successful, we'll all pay more and at the same time the reliability of our electricity grid will be diminished. Worse, energy-producing states like Montana will pay the price in terms of lost jobs and economic output.

Montana businesses are in an untenable position

On Thursday, President Biden announced the Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the coming weeks will issue an “emergency temporary standard” that will mandate all employers with 100 or more employees to require their workers be vaccinated or undergo weekly Covid testing. This rule is estimated to impact 80 million private-sector workers, with businesses facing fines of up to $14,000 per violation.

What did you expect?

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We have expectations about everything under the sun; Our marriage, friends, work, government, strangers, bosses, coworkers, and even God Himself. Do you ever hear these kinds of statements? “My spouse is not loving me the way I expected.” “I don’t understand why my coworkers don’t step it up.” “Someone stole from me, and I am really angry about it!” I can’t believe God would even allow that to happen!” … Behind them all is a set expectation.

Bicentennial Library

Do you have suggestions for adult programing you would like to see, or programing that we did that you would like to have us bring back? I would like to focus a little bit on older teens and adults. I think they kind of get forgotten sometimes, so if you have ideas for us, please reach out. You can call, email, or message us your suggestions.

Montana Dateline

September 10, 1943

Life With Lois

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It is a Bohleen family ritual. It started on my first solo trip up the road of our ranch. I kept up the tradition when my name changed to Olmstead. I would say it to He-Who-Took-Long-Steps. We said it when our boys began to drive. Even though I have gray hair, and my body is sinking into my shoes, my dad would always say it and my mom still does. It is the last words every time. “Drive carefully.”

Net farm income predicted to be highest in eight years

Farmers' net income is predicted to hit $113 billion in 2021, the highest figure since 2013, says the Agriculture Department's Economic Research Service's newly updated Farm Income Forecast.