Bullock speech topped events

The highlight of this week's proceedings was the traditional State of the State address delivered by our new governor, Steve Bullock. His address was followed by the response delivered by Rep. Austin Knudsen from Culbertson.

Legislators from both parties, including me, listened carefully and respectfully to both speeches. As a frequent judge at high school speech meets, I would give both high marks for delivery and message.

I believe that Gov. Bullock succeeded in offering a positive way forward for Montana, growing jobs, improving education, and building on the great foundations and achiev...