The Missoulian editorial board is an enthusiastic fan of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge Partnership and the Blackfoot-Clearwater Stewardship Project. We have welcomed both, in previous editorials, as models for true collaboration in crafting successful policy for our shared public lands - if only our policy makers would deign to carry their proposals...

While the eyes of the nation are on the health care debate in Washington, D.C., Congress is quietly passing legislation that’s specifically designed to undermine the already ailing health of our economy. We were promised an economy that worked ...

BILLINGS - A proposed 121-mile coal railroad in southeastern Montana is seeking its first easement through state-owned property - a fish hatchery near the Yellowstone River where endangered sturgeon are raised...

As we celebrated the Fourth of July this year, I’m proud that the U.S. House of Representatives has demonstrated its commitment to our nation’s independence by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act. However, I’m extremely disappointed in Rep. Denny Rehberg, who voted against solving our energy, climate and security problems…

Man-caused global warming is a hoax. This hoax is being driven by groups whose extremist agendas are enabled by the fear of global warming. Their goal is to raise the price of energy to force the average American to modify their behavior as these groups require, to fulfill their vision of the future...