Chris Mehl
@chrismehl7.bsky.social
Former commissioner/mayor Bozeman, Montana; Headwaters Economics; The Wilderness Society; Congress. Policy, politics & outside in the Big Sky. Words, words, words #mtnews #mtpol
Had a chance to get outside on this warm November day in the beautiful Spanish Peaks.
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Had a chance to get outside on this warm November day in the beautiful Spanish Peaks.
How long do you want to live? Overall, Americans say they want to live until age 91.
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
How long do you want to live? Overall, Americans say they want to live until age 91.
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 AM
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
NEWS: #Trump administration told states on Saturday to “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply.
Lacking common sense, ethics, or compassion.
Lacking common sense, ethics, or compassion.
November 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
NEWS: #Trump administration told states on Saturday to “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply.
Lacking common sense, ethics, or compassion.
Lacking common sense, ethics, or compassion.
More than 1.1 million American workers have been laid off this year; numbers in line with a recession and the highest levels since the 2020 and 2008-9 downturns.
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
More than 1.1 million American workers have been laid off this year; numbers in line with a recession and the highest levels since the 2020 and 2008-9 downturns.
Comparing total #Jobs growth under recent D & R presidents. Figure in thousands of jobs created. Earlier post looks at change in unemployment rates.
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Comparing total #Jobs growth under recent D & R presidents. Figure in thousands of jobs created. Earlier post looks at change in unemployment rates.
As #Unemployment slowly rises, comparing D & R presidencies for how #UnemploymentRate compared from start to end of their terms.
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
As #Unemployment slowly rises, comparing D & R presidencies for how #UnemploymentRate compared from start to end of their terms.
How American perceive household inflation in 2025.
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
How American perceive household inflation in 2025.
Comparing Dems and GOP presidenices for #Jobs and #GDP growth in last 50 years.
The economy is again a top issue in #Election2025.
The economy is again a top issue in #Election2025.
November 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Comparing Dems and GOP presidenices for #Jobs and #GDP growth in last 50 years.
The economy is again a top issue in #Election2025.
The economy is again a top issue in #Election2025.
U.S. violent crime rate--less than 1/3 of 30 years ago.
November 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
U.S. violent crime rate--less than 1/3 of 30 years ago.
Percentage saying American dream no longer exists (with age breakout).
November 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Percentage saying American dream no longer exists (with age breakout).
Sunday Data: Voters don't approve of #Trump but they still prefer GOP over @democrats.org on most issues:
November 2, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sunday Data: Voters don't approve of #Trump but they still prefer GOP over @democrats.org on most issues:
Hope everyone had a great #Halloween. We were visited by family just as the big bad wolf and the three little pigs. Great stuff.
November 1, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Hope everyone had a great #Halloween. We were visited by family just as the big bad wolf and the three little pigs. Great stuff.
I think Canadians are excited about the #WorldSeries
October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I think Canadians are excited about the #WorldSeries
Friday Polling: Which political party will do a better job on _______.
October 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Friday Polling: Which political party will do a better job on _______.
Coming soon with tickets on sale now. Brought to you by Bozeman Actors Theatre.
October 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Coming soon with tickets on sale now. Brought to you by Bozeman Actors Theatre.
Trust in national and local news falls; social media about the same.
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Trust in national and local news falls; social media about the same.
Poll: Top issues facing #Montana:
-Inflation, cost of living
-Housing
-Jobs and economy
-Healthcare
#mtpol #mtleg Survey from Oct 7-20, 410 reg. voters. @today.yougov.com
-Inflation, cost of living
-Housing
-Jobs and economy
-Healthcare
#mtpol #mtleg Survey from Oct 7-20, 410 reg. voters. @today.yougov.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Poll: Top issues facing #Montana:
-Inflation, cost of living
-Housing
-Jobs and economy
-Healthcare
#mtpol #mtleg Survey from Oct 7-20, 410 reg. voters. @today.yougov.com
-Inflation, cost of living
-Housing
-Jobs and economy
-Healthcare
#mtpol #mtleg Survey from Oct 7-20, 410 reg. voters. @today.yougov.com
Beaver dam on Bridger Creek.
October 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Beaver dam on Bridger Creek.
Brrr, out doing last week of #water quality monitoring in Gallatin County. Fortunately water temp warmer. than air. See remnants of beaver dam.
October 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Brrr, out doing last week of #water quality monitoring in Gallatin County. Fortunately water temp warmer. than air. See remnants of beaver dam.
Sen. Hawley on the importance of #snap and food programs. "But nobody in America, this richest of nations, should go to bed hungry, and certainly no child."
Yes, Hawley is GOP and I'm a Dem, but so what. Good for him. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/o...
Yes, Hawley is GOP and I'm a Dem, but so what. Good for him. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/o...
October 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Sen. Hawley on the importance of #snap and food programs. "But nobody in America, this richest of nations, should go to bed hungry, and certainly no child."
Yes, Hawley is GOP and I'm a Dem, but so what. Good for him. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/o...
Yes, Hawley is GOP and I'm a Dem, but so what. Good for him. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/o...