Montana – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:15:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg Montana – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 Opinion: Which state was ranked the best place to live? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-which-state-was-ranked-the-best-place-to-live/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-which-state-was-ranked-the-best-place-to-live https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-which-state-was-ranked-the-best-place-to-live/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:14:58 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-which-state-was-ranked-the-best-place-to-live/ WalletHub ranked Idaho No. 1 in its Best States to Live study; Washington placed 33rd, last in safety.

WalletHub ranked Idaho No. 1 in its Best States to Live study; Washington placed 33rd, last in safety.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-which-state-was-ranked-the-best-place-to-live/feed/ 0 Opinion: Fatal flaws of Socialism – Why incentives matter https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fatal-flaws-of-socialism-why-incentives-matter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-fatal-flaws-of-socialism-why-incentives-matter https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fatal-flaws-of-socialism-why-incentives-matter/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:39:01 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-fatal-flaws-of-socialism-why-incentives-matter/ Cargill argues socialism weakens the incentives that drive risk-taking, problem-solving, and prosperity.

Cargill argues socialism weakens the incentives that drive risk-taking, problem-solving, and prosperity.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fatal-flaws-of-socialism-why-incentives-matter/feed/ 5 Opinion: Idaho and Montana are winning the competition for America’s families https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-idaho-and-montana-are-winning-the-competition-for-americas-families/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-idaho-and-montana-are-winning-the-competition-for-americas-families https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-idaho-and-montana-are-winning-the-competition-for-americas-families/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:56:48 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-idaho-and-montana-are-winning-the-competition-for-americas-families/ Idaho gained roughly 12,500 net new residents in 2024, with Washington as its single largest source of newcomers.

Idaho gained roughly 12,500 net new residents in 2024, with Washington as its single largest source of newcomers.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-idaho-and-montana-are-winning-the-competition-for-americas-families/feed/ 1 Opinion: America 250 – A republic, if we can keep it https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-america-250-a-republic-if-we-can-keep-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-america-250-a-republic-if-we-can-keep-it https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-america-250-a-republic-if-we-can-keep-it/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:41:07 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-america-250-a-republic-if-we-can-keep-it/ Sam Cardwell draws on Athens, the French Revolution, and the founders to argue self-governance demands constant citizen participation.

Sam Cardwell draws on Athens, the French Revolution, and the founders to argue self-governance demands constant citizen participation.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-america-250-a-republic-if-we-can-keep-it/feed/ 0 With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/with-cracks-showing-in-wa-economy-ferguson-forms-new-council-to-look-for-fixes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=with-cracks-showing-in-wa-economy-ferguson-forms-new-council-to-look-for-fixes https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/with-cracks-showing-in-wa-economy-ferguson-forms-new-council-to-look-for-fixes/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:10:49 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/with-cracks-showing-in-wa-economy-ferguson-forms-new-council-to-look-for-fixes/ Just 7% of surveyed Washington businesses rated the state's economy as strong, with nearly half expecting a recession within a year.

Just 7% of surveyed Washington businesses rated the state's economy as strong, with nearly half expecting a recession within a year.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/with-cracks-showing-in-wa-economy-ferguson-forms-new-council-to-look-for-fixes/feed/ 0 Opinion: What is the Declaration of Independence? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-is-the-declaration-of-independence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-what-is-the-declaration-of-independence https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-is-the-declaration-of-independence/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:13:58 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-what-is-the-declaration-of-independence/ Rob Natelson breaks down the Declaration's five-part structure and its role as legal announcement, not lawmaker.

Rob Natelson breaks down the Declaration's five-part structure and its role as legal announcement, not lawmaker.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-is-the-declaration-of-independence/feed/ 1 Opinion: The men who wrote the Declaration of Independence https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-men-who-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-the-men-who-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-men-who-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:40:17 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-the-men-who-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence/ Five men were tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence — and one nearly wasn't chosen at all.

Five men were tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence — and one nearly wasn't chosen at all.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-men-who-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence/feed/ 0 Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:31:13 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate/ Washington job growth is weaker than expected while Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regulated states.

Washington job growth is weaker than expected while Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regulated states.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-policies-matter-for-taxpayers-and-the-business-climate/feed/ 0 Opinion: Why the Electoral College remains vital for our Republic https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:11:12 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic/ Mountain States Policy Center analyst defends constitutional system against National Popular Vote Compact movement.

Mountain States Policy Center analyst defends constitutional system against National Popular Vote Compact movement.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic/feed/ 2 Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability-2 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability-2/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:11:20 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability-2/ Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability-2/feed/ 0