Montana’s elected officials, according to Walter Schweitzer, have not lived up to their promises, leaving citizens frustrated and seeking immediate action. With government finances and legislative concerns on the table, this opinion piece argues it’s time for honest answers and meaningful change.

In a decisive move, the House passed a massive defense bill that raises troop pay and overhauls weapons acquisitions. Spanning more than 3,000 pages, it also contains measures pushing back on the Department of Defense to enhance oversight and accountability.