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American Education Week November 12-16

After World War I, it was noted that 25% of our country’s draftees were illiterate and 9% were physically unfit. The American Legion and National Education Association joined together with

Do you know a Dillonaire?

We’re looking for the “2018 Dillonaire of the Year.” The qualifications – A Dillonaire must love Dillon and do something to make Dillon a better place to live. For instance,

Sibanye-Stillwater Opposes I-186

At Sibanye-Stillwater, we take tremendous pride in operating responsibly and caring for the environment under existing law and under our Good Neighbor Agreement. This is a contract with three local citizens’ groups that creates an innovative framework for protecting the environment while encouraging economic development. This agreement establishes clear and enforceable standards in environmental excellence, public safety and security, and public transparency.

I-185 Doesn’t Fix Flawed Work Training

Montana’s economy is booming. Thousands of jobs are being created, wages are increasing and workers are in demand. The state’s unemployment rate of 3.6% is below the national rate.

Employers are scrambling to find employees. In this economic climate, there is little reason for an adult who can work to not be fully employed.

At the same time, the cost of Montana’s Medicaid Expansion program is nearly twice what was originally estimated.

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Clear the Smoke Around Ballot Initiative I-185

Tobacco companies are dumping millions of dollars into Montana to deceive voters by filling our mailboxes and cluttering our TV screens. It’s time to clear the smoke around Ballot Initiative

Bullock looks to cash in politically with I-185

Across the United States, Democrats are moving to the radical Left at a rapid pace. Your grandfather’s Democrat party has been subverted by those looking to fundamentally change the basic

Express yourself in the Dillon Tribune

Let other people know how you feel and what you think with a letter to the editor. Letters are subject to editing for libel and good taste, and should be

Tom Welch (R)

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

Commissioner of Political Practices responds to concerns over political robotexts

The Commissioner of Political Practice’s (COPP) office has received an increasing number of complaints about unsolicited political robotexts over the past few days. “We’ve received one formal complaint and numerous