Opinions

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

Pro

There are few things as important as making sure children receive the health care services they need to thrive and grow up in our state. It is also critical our

Welch’s Legislative Report

I want to utilize my time this week to mention briefly a wide-ranging variety of legislativerelated matters. Although much has been accomplished to date, the 66th Montana legislative session is

Welborn’s Weekly Report

This past week saw both the House and Senate working very long days and nights, debating bills that establish major policy objectives. Here are some, and how they are taking

Con

Medicaid was established in the 1960s for impoverished American citizens including the disabled, blind and mentally ill—our most vulnerable citizens (illegal aliens were not included!). With its original purpose in

In the mail

It’s over To the editor, The Mueller Report is over, complete. What is Congress going to do now about The Report? He said there was no collusion. Is he right?

Legislative update from Tom Welch

I was fortunate this past week to have Tess Davis, BCHS junior, spend the week working as a Legislative Page in the Montana House of Representatives. In addition to performing

Welborn’s Weekly Report

As we move toward the last 30 days of the 66th Legislative Assembly in Montana, it’s a very busy time at the Capitol. I’ll touch on some different proposals, and

Facebook and Common Sense

Mark Zuckerberg is founder and chief executive officer of Facebook, the world’s largest population. In reading his op-ed in the Washington Post, Mark Zuckerberg: The Internet needs new rules. Let’s

In the mail

Socialism To the editor, A number of people running for public office are advocating socialism. I decided to look up the definition. Webster’s dictionary defines socialism, “any of systems of