Articles written by Rep. Bridget Smith

Rep. Bridget Smith, Legislative Dems|Apr 12, 2017

Of all the misguided items in the current proposed federal budget, the threat to end Amtrak’s long-distance routes, including the venerable Empire Builder line across Montana, could have the roughest immediate impact on the people, businesses and communities of the Hi-Line. Yes, the President’s proposed budget includes cuts to the nation’s passenger rail system that would probably mean the end of the line in Montana, after more than a century of service. This is a terrible thing for the Hi-Line. We all benefit from the route, which runs from...