The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

As a small business owner and a lifelong sportsman who hunts on public lands, I have a deep appreciation for the outsized role that both play in making Montana the Last Best Place.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, especially in our rural communities. Montanans grow up hunting and recreating on public lands and raise our daughters and sons to value the land and the cherished opportunities it provides.

This legislative session, I’ve introduced a bill that would not only help Montana small businesses, but would also generate more than $1 million per year to fund programs th...