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Montana Editor Steve Kiggins leads the MT Standard opinion desk in shaping editorial priorities and urging constructive public discourse across state issues through timely columns and board-backed positions.
Farmers Union pushes for right Farm Bill amid deep Senate House split
Walter Schweitzer president of Montana Farmers Union urges passage of a Farm Bill that protections family farms rely on. He notes Senate and House versions diverge on funding for conservation programs and anticompetitive practices, warns against letting 1949 act backstop raise prices, and calls for cash trade and strong PSA enforcement before the 2024 election. He farms near Geyser and emphasizes creating a future for family ranchers.
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Montana GOP Urges Elect Tim Sheehy to U.S. Senate
Montana Republican Party chairman Don Kaltschmidt calls for Tim Sheehy to defeat Jon Tester in the U.S. Senate race. The message accuses Tester of liberal ties to Schumer and Biden, touts Sheehy as a veteran businessman, father, and Montana-first leader, and urges voters to back his campaign this November.
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Montana Democrats warn against Gianforte over FWP record
The Montana Democratic Party accuses Gov. Greg Gianforte of pressuring the Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department to favor wealthy interests. It cites alleged coverups, staff expulsions, and a shift toward leasing properties that benefit rich friends. Sheila Hogan, party executive director, outlines concerns about public land access and state policy.
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Contact details for Montana federal and state leaders
A list of contact numbers and websites for Montana lawmakers including Senator Steve Davies Senator Jon Tester Rep Matt Rosendale Rep Ryan Zinke Governor Greg Gianforte Lt. Governor Kristen Juras Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen with direct phone lines and official sites for inquiries and feedback.
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