“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on January 08, 2015 09:19 :: 1404 Views A couple of recent Montana Tech graduates, while sightseeing in New Zealand, were victims of a “vicious attack,” according to The New Zealand Herald.  And now, in an inspiring follow up story, the father of one of the victims writes an open letter thanking Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on January 07, 2015 15:28 :: 904 Views Oil dropped below $50 on Monday, but what’s even more interesting?  The fact that North Dakota may be just days away from reaching their first oil tax trigger. Rob Port explains on his Minot, ND-based SayAnythingBlog.com. Plus, an interesting read asking if it is Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on January 07, 2015 11:48 :: 707 Views I got the following e-mail from Gordon in Great Falls, Montana- a listener to our statewide radio talk show Voices of Montana. E-Mail from Gordon in Great Falls: Aaron, what is with progressives and God? Today at the late Mario Cuomo’s funeral his widow stated, “He’s Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

If you see anything different, please let me know.  However, so far the only news I have seen on the Keystone pipeline is that President Obama will not sign legislation approving the Keystone XL Pipeline.  Even though there are headlines reading that the President is issuing a veto threat, I have not seen anything confirming that Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on January 06, 2015 12:51 :: 2248 Views “He’s gotta convince me.”  That’s what newly sworn-in Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) had to say for the Republican leader in the House John Boehner (R-MT).   Zinke said he is undecided on who he will vote for when it comes to Speaker of the House Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on December 31, 2014 13:20 :: 1038 Views With support for school choice building all across the State of Montana, union leaders and lobbyists for the state’s public school system are attempting to claim that allowing a tax credit for someone to send their kid to the school of their choice would Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on December 31, 2014 12:26 :: 1166 Views Sen.-elect Steve Daines (R-MT) and Rep.-elect Ryan Zinke (R-MT) appear to have sent out their first joint press release before the two are sworn in this coming Tuesday.  Their first order of business?  The Keystone Pipeline.  Here’s the full press release: DAINES, ZINKE TO CO-SPONSOR Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on December 31, 2014 12:02 :: 1046 Views Earlier this year, you may recall seeing the photo of Hollywood actor Jon Voight saddled up at the Montana Bar in Glasgow, Montana.  What was he doing?  Researching a film.  Why Glasgow?  Doug Stebleton.   Doug Stebleton is a film producer from Glasgow, Montana.  In addition Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on December 31, 2014 11:50 :: 915 Views He may have voted for Steve Daines, but he didn’t vote for “Congress as usual.”  That’s what Dave Skinner has to say in his latest Flathead Beacon column where he adds that Sen.-elect Steve Daines (R-MT) drove a “lame bargain” when he supported the Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on December 19, 2014 13:38 :: 1324 Views Dave Skinner says the discussion over the newly revised CSKT water compact could be even more contentious than the budget itself in the upcoming session of the Montana Legislature.  That being said, here’s a couple different viewpoints.  One view, via MTPR.org:  The New Flathead Water Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on December 19, 2014 08:37 :: 1025 Views 94 out of 100.  That’s the seniority ranking that will be held by Steve Daines (R-MT) once he is sworn in to the US Senate in January.  Reid Wilson has this for The Washington Post- READ IN: Havana Nights Edition — 91st: Sen.-elect Cory Gardner Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Thursday, December 18, 2014 4:03 PM Here’s some more facts, substance and context about the 449 pages worth of Public Lands Riders, which certainly Senator Tester and Rep Daines don’t really want people in Montana to know about. http://bit.ly/1zaaQFp This Public Lands Rider Package attached to the $580 Billion Defense Bill not only give away Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

There must be something in the school lunches up there in North Toole County, Montana…we’ll get to that story at the end of this week’s Political Trough.  Plus, is Elf on a Shelf really some NSA conspiracy?  Oh yeah, and check out Dr. Edwin Berry of Bigfork take on the “chemtrail” conspiracy theorists. There’s a battle brewing Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on December 16, 2014 12:25 :: 6205 Views Let me just say…there’s probably a reason that ALL of the potential 2016 presidential candidates voted against this bill: It won’t sit well with the American people.  Whether it’s left or right- at least you can respect Ted Cruz and Elizabeth Warren for standing up for Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on December 16, 2014 09:16 :: 1251 Views As the price of oil continues to plunge, I’ve been asking the question- can we benefit from the lower prices at the pump while also looking at ways to keep higher cost domestic producers here in the Bakken producing? (I know, I’m trying to have Read More…

“This president does not have a strategy to contain, defeat, or win.” Potential of over 300 New Jobs in Central MT Should you go solar? Consider these factors first… Former SC Congressman says people will make good decisions about energ… ‘This president I think is unilaterally disarming our country as it re… Rep. Jeff Essmann Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on December 15, 2014 15:23 :: 1115 Views Senator-elect Steve Daines (R-MT) picked up some influential new committee assignments for the Treasure State.  It looks like Daines will pick up a seat on the US Senate’s Energy, Commerce, Appropriations, and Indian Affairs committees.  Interesting side note:  According to my copy of National Journal’s 2004 Almanac of American Read More…

Aaron Flint posted on December 15, 2014 14:22 :: 1138 Views Bloomberg News has an interesting report featuring a Texas “wildcat” veteran warning rookies in the Bakken oil patch of Montana and North Dakota to take cover.  That story is below.  Plus- what impact will falling oil prices have on Montana’s state budget?  Here’s the discussion with State Read More…