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Carrie Underwood Is 'Out in Left Field' Says Tennessee Ag-Gag Bill Sponsor

Christina Vinson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:45:05 +0000

Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt has said he's on the same side as country star Carrie Underwood, but he has stated that he will not back down from his earlier heated comments, which advised the 'Blown Away' singer to stick with singing instead of lawmaking. Underwood expressed her disapproval of the Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act, known as the Ag-Gag Bill.

Gun Freedoms May Be Expanding in Montana

ikeffler — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:32:29 +0000

While most of the nation is currently looking to place tighter restrictions on gun ownership, gun advocates among the Montana Legislature are attempting to do the opposite. The Montana House Judiciary Committee is now considering a package of measures to expand the rights of gun owners in Montana. The package includes the following provisions: Concealed [...]

Does the NRA's Ad Featuring Obama's Children Go Too Far?

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:47:59 +0000

On Wednesday President Obama announced a series of proposals to address gun violence. The day before, the National Rifle Association, which opposes the president’s ideas, released a Web ad that stoked controversy, particularly because the ad focuses on Obama’s daughters. In it, the NRA calls Obama an “elitist hypocrite” because his children, who by law [...]

Gun Sales Surge, Just Like When Obama Was Elected the First Time

Mike Adams — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:34:17 +0000

Following President Obama's victory last week, gun sales have spiked, much like they did in 2008 when he was first elected. Second Amendment supporters fear that a Democratic administration will tighten

Mitt Romney's Concession Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:00:08 +0000

Shortly after midnight on Nov. 7, 2012, former presidential candidate Mitt Romney addressed supporters in Boston, Mass. with his official concession speech.

President Obama's Re-Election Victory Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:50:07 +0000

On Nov. 6, 2012, Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States of America by the American people after clinching 303 electoral votes.

Big & Rich, Alabama's Randy Owen Pledge Mitt Romney Support With Interesting Performance of 'America the Beautiful'

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:00:37 +0000

Big & Rich and Alabama frontman Randy Owen's rendition of 'America the Beautiful' may not have been a vocal masterpiece, but the country crooners were able to get Mitt Romney supporters on their feet this week. Joined by classic rock singer Meat Loaf, the group's collective performance of the patriotic tune followed a political support rally for the Presidential Republican candidate at an Ohio high school on Thursday.

Read This Before You Vote

Joy Larson — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:43:33 +0000

Is anyone else sick of the horribly dirty campaigning between Jon Tester and Dennis Rehberg? I am so sick of them pointing fingers at each other. They are worse than a couple of PMSing teenage girls.

Vote for Vacation!

Joy Larson — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 03:18:50 +0000

Cast your vote for something we all can agree on - Vacation!

Political Attack Ads in Montana – Why So Many?

brooke — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:15:38 +0000

We still have more than three months to go before Election Day, and for anyone who owns a television, it’s going to be a long three months. I’m already sick of campaign ads, and it seems like there’s a new one every day. Also, it seems like most of the ads are negative in tone, [...]

Motorcycle Helmet Law? [POLL RESULTS]

Scott Shannon — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:37:22 +0000

Earlier this week we asked if you would support a federal law requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets. Here are the results of that poll. These are a few of the comments you shared on the 94.9 KYSS FM Facebook page. Yes I would support this. Having [...]

Federal Motorcycle Helmet Law? [POLL]

Scott Shannon — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:07:43 +0000

Aside from a state law, would you support a federal law requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets?

Should Mustachioed Americans Receive a Tax Break? – A Look at the Stache Act

Jon King — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:38:27 +0000

The Stache Act (Stimulus to Allow Critical Hair Expenses) is advertised as a stimulus bill that would send $250.00 back to mustache wearing Americans in the form of a tax break. The act is really an ad for HR B

Senate Race Heats Up

brooke — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:41:41 +0000

Montanans should have extra motivation to hit the polls in November, as the 2012 election cycle could be the most important one the state has seen in years.

Candidates Don't Always Debate

Alan K — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:37:24 +0000

Mitt Romney appeared on David Letterman last night. Romney did ” The Top Ten Things Mitt Romney Would Like to Say to the American People.” Check it out. At the same time up in Manchester NH Ten Republicans and seven Democrats shared a forum for the lesser known candidates last night. Timothy Brewer hopes he’ll [...]

Oh, That's What They Mean By Through Traffic

Craig Johnson — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:45:55 +0000

“Through traffic will truly be through traffic now,” said City of Missoula Project Coordinator Gregg Wood. Wood is talking about the Arthur Avenue Project getting underway Monday in Missoula. The project will bring improvements for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians to the intersections of Arthur and Maurice Avenues and Fifth and Sixth Streets near [...]

The World Reacts

Craig Johnson — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:03:37 +0000

Just days after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Abbottabad, Pakistan, TIME released a preview of its latest issue, in which the terrorist leader appears with a red X over his face.

Mail-In Ballot Deadline Is Today

jannettemcdonald — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:39:11 +0000

The election is Tuesday but the last day to mail-in your ballots for the Missoula County Public Schools Election is today (Monday, May 2nd).

If you forgot to get it into the mail today there are several “drop boxes” available across the county to place your ballot. The boxes will be accessible between 7 am and 8 pm today.

Are 1650 Gray Wolves Enough?

Craig Johnson — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:36:55 +0000

Thanks to our friend Mike O’Herron for sending us an article on the on-going debate over wolves in Montana. And it looks like things are headed back to court. The case goes to U.S. District Court tomorrow with Judge Donald Molloy on the bench. Mike forwarded us a story in The Helena Independent Record that is [...]

Worth Getting Fired?

Denny Bedard — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:11:14 +0000

Geez, if you want to do something as controversial as drive around with a Confederate flag on your rig in the name of free speech (here comes our friend the First Amendment again)…. I guess that’s your call. But if your employer (an Oregon school) says don’t display it on school grounds, wouldn’t you respectfully [...]