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  • Op-Ed: We Deserve the Truth About Medicaid Success

    RAY SHAW, Retired Montana Legislator|Mar 4, 2026

    I’m tired of watching good Montana legislators get dragged by out-of-state groups that don’t know our communities and don’t care about our facts. Lately, these attacks have zeroed in on Representative Ken Walsh, criticizing him for supporting the HELP Act, Montana’s own Medicaid solution. The problem is simple: the attacks aren’t true, and they ignore what this program has actually done for our state. Montana’s Medicaid solution has been in place for more than a decade, and the results speak for themselves. Despite the fearmongeri...

  • Shaw Announces Candidacy for Senate Seat 35

    RAY SHAW, Montana Senate Seat 35 Candidate|Feb 21, 2024

    My name is Ray Shaw, a proud Vietnam Vet, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for Senate Seat 35. This district encompasses Madison, Beaverhead, and parts of Jefferson, Gallatin, and Silver Bow Counties. As a fifth-generation resident of the Ruby Valley, I come from a ranching background that runs deep in our community. Southwest Montana boasts a wealth of opportunities, from our thriving agricultural sector to our abundant natural resources, outdoor recreation, world-class fly fishing,...