Uncommon Ground

Uncommon Ground

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
Uncommon Ground

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
Uncommon Ground

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
Uncommon Ground

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
Uncommon Ground

Taxing Lawmakers

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

By Mike Jopek
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Worthy Rights

Like many others, I feel the activism burning up my spine

By Mike Jopek
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Dear Mr. President

Mr. Obama, you inspired us to believe, to hope, and to act

By Mike Jopek
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Today’s Excuse

Any excuse to not pass pre-kindergarten may sadly do just fine with most lawmakers

By Mike Jopek