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Gov. Gianforte Is New Vice Chair, Electricity Rates Lowered, And More

Posted on November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 by ECB Staff

Montana’s Governor Greg Gianforte is new vice chair of the national Republican Governors Association, from MTPR:https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2024-11-25/briefs-gianforte-appointment-republicans-back-trump-nominees Montana Public Service Commission lowers electricity rates, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/psc-votes-to-lower-northwestern-energys-electricity-rates Chronic wasting disease detected in deer near Great Falls, from ABC/FOX NonStop Local:https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/cwd-detected-in-mule-deer-north-of-great-falls-for-first-time/article_6099b438-a901-11ef-8972-27745bbf9c99.html

GFPD Public Safety Update: “…¼ pound of fentanyl powder, 37,370 fentanyl pills” Seized

Posted on November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: following is the text of a Great Falls public safety update given by GFPD Chief Newton at Tuesday night’s Great Falls city Commission meeting, 11/19/2024 During fall of 2023, the voters of Great Falls chose not to approve the Public Safety Mill levy and bond request. Since then, the members of the Great…

Will Great Falls Dems Learn Or Continue To Lose?

Posted on November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 by Rick Tryon

On October 10th I posted my predications for Election Day 2024 on my personal Facebook page, which you can read here. Here is a summary of those predictions with some added after-the-fact comments: “Montana remains ruby red with all statewide offices being won by the GOP, including Gianforte winning by a lot over Busse.” Both…

Is Jon Tester A Real Montanan?

Posted on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 by Philip Faccenda

Is Jon Tester a real Montanan? To answer the question, let’s first agree that a real Montanan is one who cares about Montana and fights for Montana. So, is Jon Tester a real Montanan? Case in point – an article in the Washington Times by Valerie Richardson points out that Jon Tester abandoned the people…

Letter To The Editor – ‘CIVICS 101’

Posted on October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: the opinions expressed in “Letters to the Editor” do not necessarily reflect the opinions of E-City Beat, our volunteer staff, or contributors. All letters to the editor are welcome and will be considered for publication. With the upcoming election, here is a crash course in our government. LEGISLATIVE: To write and pass laws….

MT Dems Tester, Tranel, and Especially Driscoll, In Trouble

Posted on October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by ECB Staff

The Real Clear Politics polling average gives GOP challenger Tim Sheehy a 7 point lead over Democrat incumbent Jon Tester. RCP also gives Ryan Zinke (R) a 6 point lead over Monica Tranel (D) in the MT 1st District House race, and Troy Downing (R) a whopping 21 point lead over John Driscoll (D) in…

Vote Democrat? Thanks, But No Thanks

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by Philip Faccenda

You’ve probably seen the bench advertising signs supposedly giving you permission to vote Democrat this time, but do you really need Ruth Johnson’s approval? Every voter has the right to vote their informed, or uniformed, decision even if it goes against common sense. The issues are clear, and national as well as state elections reflect…

Columbus Day Is Here To Stay

Posted on October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 by Philip M. Faccenda

Editors note – Today, October 14, 2024, is Columbus Day. Here is a re-post of a piece I wrote which includes my commentary on Columbus Day from 2021. Like many Italian Americans I recognize Columbus Day as a way to take pride in my Italian heritage. Unfortunately, once again this year there are those would…

Great Falls Candidates: Sandor Hopkins For HD23

Posted on October 11, 2024October 9, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD23 are Republican Eric Tilleman and Democrat Sandor Hopkins. Tilleman did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Who I am: I grew up in an Air Force family, yet have lived most of my life in Great Falls. I graduated…

Great Falls Candidates: Jane Weber For HD19

Posted on October 10, 2024October 9, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD19 are Republican Hannah Trebas and Democrat Jane Weber. Trebas did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Jane WeberCandidate for House District 19 I have lived in HD 19 for over 35 years. Like most people, I want our grandchildren…