The nominee to be Montana’s next health director faced an unwieldy disease outbreak and pushed Medicaid work requirements — two issues looming in Montana — when he held a similar job in Kentucky.
It has been decades since one party swept the house in a political election with such decisive victories in Montana. This gives the Republican party a strong mandate in our state, as well as a very great responsibility. The Sidney Herald will be watching what Republicans do with this mandate, as well as highlighting what the decisions mean for our communities in northeastern Montana.