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Superintendent of Schools

Hello, I am Linda Marsh, Beaverhead County Superintendent of Schools. As a Montana native, I attended a two-room rural school in Fergus County. I graduated from Denton High School and obtained a degree in Elementary Education from UM Western. (Then it was called Western Montana College). Later, I completed an endorsement in Special Education from the University of Montana and a Master’s Degree from Western Montana College, as well. Since then I have continued to stay abreast of the changes in education by attending conferences and workshops every year.

PSC files comments on Affordable Clean Energy Rule

HELENA, Mont. – October 25, 2018 – The Montana Public Service Commission filed comments with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency in support of the newly proposed Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. Introduced in August, the plan replaces the Obama administration’s “Clean Power Plan,” which was stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016. The EPA set a deadline for public comment of October 31.

Bill Dwyer (D)

Question #1 – It seems as if every legislative session entertains the notion of enacting a sales tax. Do you feel a Montana sales tax is something that should be

Bill Dwyer (D)

Question #1 – In 2015, Jeff Welborn (R-Dillon) and Ray Shaw (R-Sheridan) split with a small group of other Republicans from the majority Republican caucus and joined with the Democrat caucus to pass Montana’s version of Medicaid Expansion (HELP Act). At the time, the majority Republican group felt the bill would eventually be too expensive for the state to finance. Currently on the ballot is I-185, a tax increase that backers say will be used in part, to help pay for Medicaid Expansion.

Tom Welch (R)

Question #1 – In 2015, Jeff Welborn (R-Dillon) and Ray Shaw (R-Sheridan) split with a small group of other Republicans from the majority Republican caucus and joined with the Democrat caucus to pass Montana’s version of Medicaid Expansion (HELP Act). At the time, the majority Republican group felt the bill would eventually be too expensive for the state to finance. Currently on the ballot is I-185, a tax increase that backers say will be used in part, to help pay for Medicaid Expansion.

Beaverhead County Sheriff

Question #1 – Last week we asked about a specific deputy and his inability to access CJIN (Criminal Justice Information Network). You have both been involved in law enforcement for many years. In your words, please explain how CJIN helps a law enforcement officer perform his or her duty. In your view, is CJIN necessary in today’s world of law enforcement? Do you feel CJIN is vital to the safety of today’s law enforcement officers in the field?

Paul Craft (I)

Question #1 – Last week we asked about a specific deputy and his inability to access CJIN (Criminal Justice Information Network). You have both been involved in law enforcement for many years. In your words, please explain how CJIN helps a law enforcement officer perform his or her duty. In your view, is CJIN necessary in today’s world of law enforcement? Do you feel CJIN is vital to the safety of today’s law enforcement officers in the field?

Beaverhead County Sheriff

Frank Kluesner (I)

Who are you (tell us about yourself, qualifications etc., use up to 300 words)?

Super-Couponing Tips by Jill Cataldo

While we all enjoy saving money, there are some coupon pet peeves that continue to annoy my readers. Here’s a recent sampling of emails from my inbox from readers sharing

Three reasons saying ‘I’m sorry’ and ‘thank you’ can change corporate culture

Guest opinion

Companies that train their employees in what are commonly referred to as “soft skills” are finding those efforts pay off in productivity and retention.

People with soft skills are adept in areas such as interpersonal communication, leadership, problem solving and adaptability. But often still missing in the soft-skills department, some corporate analysts say, is the willingness to show an even softer side – specifically, saying “thank you” and “I’m sorry.”