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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)?

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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.”