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Socialist principles will destroy Montana | Matt Regier
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Guest opinion: When did Montana change?
When did Montana change? Change, after all, is inevitable, and most changes are matters of preference that we eventually get used to. Some changes, however, go far beyond preferences. History shows us some fundamental changes that tear down societies and completely destroy the day-to-day life of citizens. One such ominous change is looming on the horizon here in Montana and in America as a whole.
Guest opinion: When did Montana change?
When did Montana change? Change, after all, is inevitable, and most changes are matters of preference that we eventually get used to. Some changes, however, go far beyond preferences. History shows us some fundamental changes that tear down societies and completely destroy the day-to-day life of citizens. One such ominous change is looming on the horizon here in Montana and in America as a whole.
Questions from Montana voters
The most frequent question I get from Montana voters since the last legislative session has been, “Republicans have the majority in the legislature; so how on earth did multiple liberal ideas pass?” That is a legitimate and frustrating question. Much has been said in the recent past about political party bosses and control but that is just a deflection from addressing the real concern. In reality, voters support and advocate for the values and ideas behind a party or legislator.
Liberal ideals take root in red state Montana
The most frequent question I get from Montana voters since the last legislative session has been, “Republicans have the majority in the legislature; so how on earth did multiple liberal ideas pass?” That is a legitimate and frustrating question. Much has been said in the recent past about political party bosses and control, but that is just a deflection from addressing the real concern. In reality, voters support and advocate for the values and ideas behind a party or legislator.
How Montana's Republican Legislature Passed a Liberal Agenda
The most frequent question I get from Montana voters since the last legislative session has been, “Republicans have the majority in the legislature; so how on earth did multiple liberal ideas pass?” That is a legitimate and frustrating question. Much has been said in the recent past about political party bosses and control but that is just a deflection from addressing the real concern. In reality, voters support and advocate for the values and ideas behind a party or legislator.
It’s time to end woke teacher conferences and put education first | Opinion
Montana parents have had enough. They send their children to school to learn, not to be subjected to political agendas pushed by national activist groups. For too long, taxpayer dollars have funded “professional development conferences” that have too little to do with teaching and too much to do with ideology that does not reflect Montana values. That ends now.
Real Republicans defend the party’s voters from swamp bosses| Matt Regier
Following the 2025 legislative session, there has been much debate about what it means to be a Montana Republican. To me, the answer is simple: standing for conservative values, empowering Montana families and businesses, and resisting an ever-expanding state government. Voters expect the Republican candidates they elect to advance Republican principles and policies.
Montana moves toward Medicaid accountability
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act recently signed into law by President Trump contains important reforms to Obamacare’s Medicaid Expansion program. It helps control taxpayer costs and incentivizes able-bodied adults to work, go to school or otherwise meaningfully engage as productive community members in exchange for benefits. That’s the good news. The great news is Montana isn’t waiting around to act.
Kudos to DPHHS, Gianforte Administration - Flathead Beacon
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act recently signed into law by President Donald Trump contains important reforms to Obamacare’s Medicaid Expansion program. It helps control taxpayer costs and incentivizes able-bodied adults to work, go to school, or otherwise meaningfully engage as productive community members in exchange for benefits. That’s the good news. The great news is Montana isn’t waiting around to act.
Properly managed public lands are a win for everyone | Matt Regier
Now that wildfire season is here, the elk rut is only two months away and the Big Beautiful Bill has been signed into law by President Trump without any public land sales. What needs to happen with our federal public lands in Montana is active management. Unmanaged, dying, and fire-prone forests create multiple problems for everyone. Timber mills continue to close along with the high-paying, blue-collar rural jobs and a substantial amount of property tax revenue they provide.
Federal Public Lands in Montana Need Active Management
Now that wildfire season is here, the elk rut is only two months away and the Big Beautiful Bill has been signed into law by President Trump without any public land sales. What needs to happen with our federal public lands in Montana is active management. Unmanaged, dying, and fire-prone forests create multiple problems for everyone. Timber mills continue to close along with the high-paying, blue-collar rural jobs and a substantial amount of property tax revenue they provide.
Lots of victories amid chaotic legislative session | Opinion
The 2025 Montana legislative session got off to a rocky start on day one in the Senate when a group of nine Republicans defected to collude with Democrats in a surprise maneuver to change the Senate's rules and committee assignments giving themselves and Democrats more power. For the entire legislative session, the nine censured Republicans joined with all 18 Democrats to devise a majority of 27. This leaves the Montana voter confused on who they sent to be the majority in the Senate.
Lots of victories amid chaotic legislative session | Opinion
The 2025 Montana legislative session got off to a rocky start on day one in the Senate when a group of nine Republicans defected to collude with Democrats in a surprise maneuver to change the Senate’s rules and committee assignments giving themselves and Democrats more power. For the entire legislative session, the nine censured Republicans joined with all 18 Democrats to devise a majority of 27. This leaves the Montana voter confused on who they sent to be the majority in the Senate.
Guest Opinion: Lots of victories amid chaotic legislative session
The 2025 Montana legislative session got off to a rocky start on day one in the Senate when a group of nine Republicans defected to collude with Democrats in a surprise maneuver to change the Senate’s rules and committee assignments giving themselves and Democrats more power. For the entire legislative session, the 9 censured Republicans joined with all 18 Democrats to devise a majority of 27. This leaves the Montana voter confused on who they sent to be the majority in the Senate.
Gianforte must save taxpayers from Democrat-hijacked budget bill
The Montana Legislature’s sole constitutional duty is to pass a balanced budget. Montanans take pride in our state’s tradition of fiscal responsibility, but that tradition is not at all reflected in the budget bill hijacked and advanced by Democrats this session. As we write this, Montana’s proposed budget is way in the red, with the shortfall projected at around $1 billion by 2029.
Gianforte must save taxpayers from Democrat-hijacked state budget bill | Opinion
The Montana Legislature’s sole constitutional duty is to pass a balanced budget. Montanans take pride in our state’s tradition of fiscal responsibility, but that tradition is not at all reflected in the budget bill hijacked and advanced by Democrats this session. As we write this, Montana’s proposed budget is way in the red, with the shortfall projected at around $1 billion by 2029.
Governor Gianforte Must Save Taxpayers from Democrat-Hijacked State Budget Bill
Search in https://flatheadbeacon.com/ Guest Column Democrats and their allies inflated our budget with reckless spending By Matt Regier, Ken Bogner, Tom McGillvray & Carl Glimm April 25, 2025 The Montana Legislature’s sole constitutional duty is to pass a balanced budget. Montanans take pride in our state’s tradition of fiscal responsibility, but that tradition is not at all reflected in the budget bill hijacked and advanced by Democrats this session.
Senate busy making Montana great as 2025 session reaches halfway point | Opinion
In our minds, Montana is already the greatest state in the nation. However, our state will be even greater by the end of the 2025 legislative session. At the halfway point of the session, the Senate is working harder than ever to move critical legislation across the finish line and keep Montana the Last Best Place. Tax reform has been a top priority this session; every lawmaker here can confirm that the people of Montana are eager to keep more of their hard-earned money.
Busy making Montana great
In our minds, Montana is already the greatest state in the nation. However, our state will be even greater by the end of the 2025 legislative session. At the halfway point of the session, the Senate is working harder than ever to move critical legislation across the finish line and keep Montana the Last Best Place. Tax reform has been a top priority this session; every lawmaker here can confirm that the people of Montana are eager to keep more of their hard-earned money.
State Rep. Regier says high court aligned with radical left
Two weeks ago, a former president and leading political candidate was nearly assassinated. For a brief moment, political pundits, television hosts and celebrities retracted their baseless claims that President Trump was a modern-day Hitler and wished him well, ultimately confessing their accusations were manufactured, designed only to instill fear to get votes. Unfortunately, they have since returned to their aggressive and unfounded rhetoric in their desire to win this historic race.
Former Jurist's Anti-Trump Rhetoric is Out of Order
Two weeks ago, a former president and leading political candidate was nearly assassinated. For a brief moment, political pundits, television hosts, and celebrities retracted their baseless claims that President Trump was a modern-day Hitler and wished him well, ultimately confessing their accusations were manufactured, designed only to instill fear to get votes. Unfortunately, they have since returned to their aggressive and unfounded rhetoric in their desire to win this historic race.
Montana Supreme Court aligned with radical left
Two weeks ago, a former president and leading political candidate was nearly assassinated. For a brief moment, political pundits, television hosts, and celebrities retracted their baseless claims that President Trump was a modern-day Hitler and wished him well, ultimately confessing their accusations were manufactured, designed only to instill fear to get votes. Unfortunately, they have since returned to their aggressive and unfounded rhetoric in their desire to win this historic race.
GUEST OPINION: The judiciary and the woke mind virus
Two weeks ago, a former president and leading political candidate was nearly assassinated. For a brief moment, political pundits, television hosts, and celebrities retracted their baseless claims that President Trump was a modern-day Hitler and wished him well, ultimately confessing their accusations were manufactured, designed only to instill fear to get votes. Unfortunately, they have since returned to their aggressive and unfounded rhetoric in their desire to win this historic race.
Time for Legislature to act on illegal immigration
For years we have watched news reports of the porous southern border facilitating the illegal influx of millions of migrants under the Joe Biden presidency. To be clear, we support immigration — legal immigration. Knock and come through our country’s front door the right way. If you are here to chase the dream and embrace the love of our country and values, we welcome you. It is the illegal part with which we have trouble.
The Time is Now to Act on Illegal Immigration
Letter This is crucial for the safety and security of all Montanans By Matt Regier, Sue Vinton & Rhonda Knudsen May 9, 2024 For years we have watched news reports of the porous southern border facilitating the illegal influx of 10 million migrants under the Biden presidency (thehill.com, Jan.2024). To be clear, we support immigration – legal immigration. Knock and come through our country’s front door the right way.
Matt Regier: Follow the Constitution Original
“This is unconstitutional” has become a frequently used phrase intended to subvert the logic and rational understanding of the Montana Constitution. When improperly applied, it perverts the intended checks and balances of our three-branch state government system.
Regier on Held
“This is unconstitutional” has become a frequently used phrase intended to subvert the logic and rational understanding of the Montana Constitution. When improperly applied, it perverts the intended checks and balances of our three-branch state government system.
Ignoring the Constitution
“This is unconstitutional” has become a frequently used phrase intended to subvert the logic and rational understanding of the Montana Constitution. When improperly applied, it perverts the intended checks and balances of our three-branch state government system.
Ruling distorts role of judicial branch
“This is unconstitutional” has become a frequently used phrase intended to subvert the logic and rational understanding of the Montana Constitution. When improperly applied, it perverts the intended checks and balances of our three-branch state government system.
Matt Regier: States must be allowed to manage Medicaid
The response from our government to the COVID-19 crisis will be second-guessed and cross-checked for years to come. Some decisions made sense while some were egregious oversteps. One decision made by the federal government was to put a pause on state governments looking at the qualifications of individuals on the Medicaid programs, traditional as well as expansion.
Matt Regier: States must be allowed to manage Medicaid
The response from our government to the COVID-19 crisis will be second-guessed and cross-checked for years to come. Some decisions made sense while some were egregious oversteps. One decision made by the federal government was to put a pause on state governments looking at the qualifications of individuals on the Medicaid programs, traditional as well as expansion.
Sorting out Medicaid a monumental task
The response from our government to the Covid-19 crisis will be second-guessed and cross-checked for years to come. Some decisions made sense while some were egregious oversteps. One decision made by the federal government was to put a pause on state governments looking at the qualifications of individuals on the Medicaid programs, traditional as well as expansion.
Matt Regier: States must be allowed to manage Medicaid
The response from our government to the COVID-19 crisis will be second-guessed and cross-checked for years to come. Some decisions made sense while some were egregious oversteps. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts One decision made by the federal government was to put a pause on state governments looking at the qualifications of individuals on the Medicaid programs, traditional as well as expansion.
Matt Regier: States must be allowed to manage Medicaid
The response from our government to the COVID-19 crisis will be second-guessed and cross-checked for years to come. Some decisions made sense while some were egregious oversteps. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts One decision made by the federal government was to put a pause on state governments looking at the qualifications of individuals on the Medicaid programs, traditional as well as expansion.
Medicaid is Not Sustainable if it is Not Allowed to be Managed
The response from our government to the COVID-19 crisis will be second-guessed and cross-checked for years to come. Some decisions made sense while some were egregious oversteps. One decision made by the federal government was to put a pause on state governments looking at the qualifications of individuals on the Medicaid programs, traditional as well as expansion.
Matt Regier: Americans must unite
The most important global issue of the day is that of the Middle East conflict. The barbaric evil of Hamas was in full display Oct. 7. The reports are undeniable; “The IDF told CNN that women, children, toddlers and elderly were brutally butchered in an ISIS way of action.” (CNN, Oct. 13) LA Times, Oct.12 wrote, “Reporting on the violence by Hamas and response by Israel….
Matt Regier: Americans must unite
The most important global issue of the day is that of the Middle East conflict. The barbaric evil of Hamas was in full display Oct. 7. The reports are undeniable: “The IDF told CNN that women, children, toddlers and elderly were brutally butchered in an ISIS way of action.” (CNN, Oct. 13) LA Times, Oct.12 wrote, “Reporting on the violence by Hamas and response by Israel….
U.S. must unite in support of Israel
The most important global issue of the day is that of the Middle East conflict. The barbaric evil of Hamas was in full display Oct. 7. The reports are undeniable: “The IDF told CNN that women, children, toddlers and elderly were brutally butchered in an ISIS way of action.” (CNN, Oct. 13) LA Times, Oct.12 wrote, “Reporting on the violence by Hamas and response by Israel….
Matt Regier: Americans must unite
The most important global issue of the day is that of the Middle East conflict. The barbaric evil of Hamas was in full display Oct. 7. The reports are undeniable; “The IDF told CNN that women, children, toddlers and elderly were brutally butchered in an ISIS way of action.” (CNN, Oct. 13). LA Times, Oct. 12, wrote, “Reporting on the violence by Hamas and response by Israel….
Matt Regier: Americans must unite
The most important global issue of the day is that of the Middle East conflict. The barbaric evil of Hamas was in full display Oct. 7. The reports are undeniable; “The IDF told CNN that women, children, toddlers and elderly were brutally butchered in an ISIS way of action.” (CNN, Oct. 13) LA Times, Oct.12 wrote, “Reporting on the violence by Hamas and response by Israel….
U.S. must unite in support of Israel
The most important global issue of the day is that of the middle east conflict. The barbaric evil of Hamas was in full display Oct. 7. The reports are undeniable: “The IDF told CNN that women, children, toddlers and elderly were brutally butchered in an ISIS way of action.” (CNN, Oct. 13) LA Times, Oct.12 wrote, “Reporting on the violence by Hamas and response by Israel….
Matt Regier, Rhonda Knudsen and Sue Vinton: Protecting the Montana way of life
America’s enemies should not be able to purchase land in Montana. Republicans passed SB 203, which prohibits foreign adversaries, like China, from purchasing or leasing critical infrastructure, agricultural land, or land with a view of a military installation in Montana. This is an important step in protecting our national security from foreign influence. As we gear up for an election, the integrity of our election processes is a high priority.
Matt Regier, Rhonda Knudsen and Sue Vinton: Protecting the Montana way of life
America’s enemies should not be able to purchase land in Montana. Republicans passed SB 203, which prohibits foreign adversaries, like China, from purchasing or leasing critical infrastructure, agricultural land, or land with a view of a military installation in Montana. This is an important step in protecting our national security from foreign influence. As we gear up for an election, the integrity of our election processes is a high priority.
Matt Regier, Rhonda Knudsen and Sue Vinton: Protecting the Montana way of life
America’s enemies should not be able to purchase land in Montana. Republicans passed SB 203, which prohibits foreign adversaries, like China, from purchasing or leasing critical infrastructure, agricultural land, or land with a view of a military installation in Montana. This is an important step in protecting our national security from foreign influence. As we gear up for an election, the integrity of our election processes is a high priority.
Matt Regier, Rhonda Knudsen and Sue Vinton: Protecting healthcare providers and patients
Our frontline workers deserve freedom of conscience while helping Montanans. House Republicans passed major legislation to protect the freedom of healthcare providers this session. House Bill 706 will allow healthcare professionals to share information about off-label uses of medication and to practice innovative medicine, with certain guardrails.
Matt Regier, Rhonda Knudsen, Sue Vinton: Protecting health care providers and patients
Our front-line workers deserve freedom of conscience while helping Montanans. House Republicans passed major legislation to protect the freedom of health care providers this session.
Protecting health care providers and patients
Our frontline workers deserve freedom of conscience while helping Montanans. House Republicans passed major legislation to protect the freedom of health care providers this session. House Bill 706 will allow health care professionals to share information about off-label uses of medication and to practice innovative medicine, with certain guardrails.
Matt Regier, Rhonda Knudsen, Sue Vinton: Protecting healthcare providers and patients
Our frontline workers deserve freedom of conscience while helping Montanans. House Republicans passed major legislation to protect the freedom of healthcare providers this session. House Bill 706 will allow healthcare professionals to share information about off-label uses of medication and to practice innovative medicine, with certain guardrails.
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