"I am a 38-year enlisted retiree of the Montana Air National Guard, and have worked for 45 years supporting Guard members, veterans’ services, and military issues in this state legislature. I know who has stood with us when it counted. That's why I'm supporting David Bedey for Senate District 43..." Read more in the Bitterroot Star: https://bitterrootstar.com/2026/04/the-choice-is-clear/

"Representatives David Bedey and Kathy Love are Republicans running to represent Senate District 43 (the southern half of Ravalli County) in the Montana State Legislature. The two couldn’t be more different. Dave represents the interests of the citizens of Ravalli County. His opponent has sworn an oath of allegiance to party bosses and has placed her John Birch Society ideology ahead of her duty to serve her constituents..." Read more in the Bitterroot Star: https://bitterr

Originally published by the Ravalli Republic on March 12, 2026. By Jessica Abell. Reposted here for accessibility. -- Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke attended a ceremonial check signing with Ravalli County officials in Hamilton on Thursday celebrating $4.5 million in federal funding secured for Bitterroot Valley infrastructure projects. According to Zinke’s office, the funds were secured in fiscal year 2026 as a part of the appropriations process. The funding includes $2.5 million to