Susan Hay Patrick

Threatened cuts to federal funding have Montana organizations anxious. The state Senate gears up for an ethics investigation. Medicaid expansion bills advance. The Democratic party is looking for a new leader. And state workers — and legislators — would get a pay raise under a proposed new pay plan.

Organizers of a first-of-its kind homeless shelter in Missoula held a public question and answer session Wednesday, and heard from supporters and skeptics…

Dozens of homeless Missoulians are now pre-qualified for a federal rental assistance program. The problem is, there’s a dearth of available rentals in…

Western Montana’s major suicide prevention collaborative re-launched under a new name today.Project Tomorrow Montana is the successor of the Western…

Missoula voters are being asked to approve two major school bond issues. They haven’t said yes to school debt of this magnitude since 1952.Supporters of…

This is my last commentary for Montana Public Radio. I know they need this time for news, but I’ll miss being one of the public voices on Montana Public…

Lately I’ve been thinking about civility. Or the lack of it. I know – what a quaint notion in the 21st Century; the thought that – even in an election…

The lake cabin is closed up; the boat’s in dry dock; the kids are back at school – all signs that fall is here. And so is the beginning of the fall…

Robin Williams’ suicide has rocked the nation. How could someone with such talent, so universally beloved, not see life as worth living? Closer to home,…

It’s summer in Montana – that means so much to celebrate about living in beautiful Big Sky country: our lakes and rivers, mountains and trails; glorious…