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Columnist, former diplomat and political scientist David Darby writes about the dilemma facing Montana Republicans this year.

The Republican's dilemma in Montana this year • Daily Montanan Columnist and political scientist David Darby says that the choices look bad for anyone wanting to vote Republican this year.

The Montana Public Service Commission hasn't even settled on NorthWestern Energy's last request to raise rates. Now, they have another proposal that would continue to send Montana power bills soaring higher.

NorthWestern Energy bills to increase again • Daily Montanan Your power bill is slated to go up again if you’re a NorthWestern Energy customer in a quarterly filing made earlier this month.