Big Sky 55+ In the Media
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July 4, 2025 Missoula Current
Margie MacDonald Op-Ed: Social Security can benefit future generations, if Congress Acts
"There are steps Congress and the President can take to secure the system for current and future generations. But these steps need to be taken ASAP. Attacks on the SSA workforce and the degradation of services to beneficiaries merely create confusion and distract from a discussion about solutions."
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May 23, 2025 Missoula Current
Jon Ellingson: It’s time for government to work for all, not just billionaires
Our democracy cannot survive when a handful grasp for more wealth than they could ever spend while the rest of us struggle to pay for life’s necessities.
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February 13, 2025 Flathead Beacon
Margie MacDonald Op-Ed: Montana Is Not Prepared for 100,000 Montanans Over 80
The number of Montanans in their 80s is growing exponentially.
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Between 2010-2019, 60,000 Montanans turned 80.
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Between 2020-2030, nearly 100,000 Montanans will reach our 80s.
And Montana is not ready! In fact, the governor’s proposed budget in House Bill 2 substantially reduces funding for senior long-term care.
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January 17, 2025 Missoula Current
Jon Ellingson Op-Ed: The Jewels of the Montana Constitution
So the highest praise goes to our Supreme Court for implementing the language and meaning of our Constitution.
Praise is also deserved for the independence of our judiciary. Our Supreme Court justices are not partisan hacks, bending to the prevailing political winds. They are sober, learned, and responsible public servants who decide cases based on the law and the facts; not on the basis of public opinion.
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