Uncommon Ground

Uncommon Ground

Calm it Down

There are few peacemakers left in politics who are willing to steer us toward calmer waters

By Mike Jopek
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Talk is Cheap

The Trump administration's budget calls for big hits to Montana-based services

By Mike Jopek
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Unhealthy Fiasco

None of the Republicans' six bill versions increase access to health care and none make insurance cheaper for aging and rural Montanans

By Mike Jopek
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Give Us a Break

Montana is lucky our Legislature chose to expand Medicaid, accepting the billions in federal health care dollars for our citizens

By Mike Jopek
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Win the Cities

Whether people want change, stability, or to make a difference in daily lives, a good place to begin is with this fall’s city elections

By Mike Jopek
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A Fix

SB94 would reduce the combined taxable value of eligible homes about $2 million for 2016

By Mike Jopek
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A Thursday Vote

I’m going with Quist, the poet and political underdog who knows Montana's places, culture, and people

By MIKE JOPEK
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90-Day Workout

Forced compromise at the Legislature has worked well over the last decade

By Mike Jopek
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Just Fix It

Congress must move past cheap campaign rhetoric and make time to govern

By Mike Jopek
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Feel Our Pain

In all likelihood, Montanans will soon experience fewer health benefits when visiting the doctor

By Mike Jopek
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Taxing Lawmakers

With any luck, lawmakers will assist people living in their homes with a cap on property taxes

By Mike Jopek