Trade shows aren't vacation. They're strategically important. Plan them that way.

In both Washington, D.C. and Helena, I’ve watched “government in action”

Had any county employee while administering Flathead County business made those derogatory statements the employee would face serious disciplinary action

I urge the fee landowners and legislators to oppose this compact

The compact does not give the Tribes any new rights, nor does it take anyone’s existing rights

Montana Sen. Steve Daines said on a recent Fox News interview that the Keystone XL pipeline is "environmentally sound" and would actually cut carbon emissions

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AWR is fond of saying that if the agencies want to stop being sued, they should quit breaking the law

I can’t remember a time when doing so was more needed, and the bonding climate more favorable, than now

Perhaps there are so many lawsuits over lottery winnings because no one really expects to win

Trade shows are focused gatherings of clients, prospects and vendors. Why bother?

Social media allow voters a link inside the Montana Legislature, but realistically still only augment old-fashioned newspaper reporting

It’s up to all of us to accept those changes and work together to keep our national forests healthy and productive

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In the House 100 representatives took the oath of office. Thirty-seven of them are freshmen legislators