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  • Op-ed: Enforce the rule of law by supporting law enforcement

    Gary White and Roger Hagan, Montana American Legion|Updated Jul 21, 2020

    Editor's note: This op-ed from the American Legion went out three weeks ago, but we were unaware of it until this week. Nevertheless, it's a subject that remains relevant, so we have chosen to include it in this weeks BVD As we celebrated our independence on July 4th, it is important to reflect on those who brought us to this amazing republic in 1776. A great part of our success in establishing this republic can be attributed to the 'rule of law' and our country's willingness...

  • Op/Ed: I-186 Harms Montana's Economy, Vote No on I-186

    Roger Hagan|Updated Oct 10, 2018

    Montana's mining industry is a bright spot in our state economy. While our state has been facing growing concerns about declining tax revenue and budget shortfalls, mining continues to be one of the largest employers and taxpayers in our state-supporting over 12,000 jobs and generating nearly $200 million in revenue for Montana. But environmental groups like the Montana Environmental Information Center have introduced a ballot initiative (I-186) that will effectively stop all...

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