Buttigieg pitches 'once in a generation' infrastructure fix

WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called for a once in a generation infrastructure investment Thursday that would address a massive backlog in needed improvements for the nation's roads, bridges and transit systems, while also tackling climate change.

Eagle Bend clubhouse to be completed this fall

Golfers began teeing off at Eagle Bend Golf Club on Friday, but won’t be able to relax in the clubhouse after their game just yet.

Vice presidents' policy projects come with political risks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Pence led the coronavirus task force only to be constantly overruled by the White House. Al Gore's efforts to “reinvent government" were largely forgotten during the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Dan Quayle's revamping of space policy never got much notice to begin with.

Vandals play for first time in three weeks

"It'll be great to play another game," Idaho football coach Paul Petrino said. "That's the way our guys have got to look at it; that's the way we've got to look at it. Every chance you get to play a game this year is a great opportunity, and we can't take that for granted."

The stay-at-home dad: Domino-toppling and modern parenting

As what seems to be the case with every generation, kids in 2021 consume media very differently

GOP 2024 contenders enter Iowa, wary of Trump's long shadow

URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) — Ambitious Republicans are starting to make moves in Iowa, long a proving ground for future presidents. Their first step is finding out whether activists there have gotten over the last one.

WA Senate Democrats' budget includes state capital gains tax

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Senate Democrats on Thursday released a $59.2 billion two-year budget plan that includes $357 million in new revenue from a tax on capital gains, and laid out how they would separately spend more than $7 billion spending of federal stimulus funds meant to help those hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration, an event the U.S. hopes will help shape, speed up and deepen global efforts to cut climate-wrecking fossil fuel pollution, administration officials told The Associated Press.

Buttigieg pitches 'once in a generation' infrastructure fix

WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called for a once in a generation infrastructure investment Thursday that would address a massive backlog in needed improvements for the nation's roads, bridges and transit systems, while also tackling climate change.

Legals for March, 27 2021

Problems with right-wing fiscal policy in Helena

If citizens elect an anti-tax, anti-government legislature – like Montana’s 67th - it is not surprising that they get legislation that undermines government finances and weakens government services.

Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration, an event the U.S. hopes will help shape, speed up and deepen global efforts to cut climate-wrecking fossil fuel pollution, administration officials told The Associated Press.

Proposed bill puts utility customers on hook for $267M

A bill that seeks to keep coal-fired energy generation in play by significantly revising the Public Service Commission’s role in regulating utilities has raised red flags for both the PSC and environmental groups.

PREP ROUNDUP: Coeur d'Alene rides big third inning to win at Sandpoint

Liam Paddack hit a two-run triple to spark a six-run third inning as the Coeur d'Alene Vikings beat the Sandpoint Bulldogs 7-4 in an Inland Empire League game at Memorial Field on Thursday afternoon.

Church in NY virus epicenter leads congregants out of sorrow

NEW YORK (AP) — For nearly two decades, Juan Tapia, head of maintenance at Our Lady of Sorrows, has taken pride in the upkeep of the Roman Catholic church he considers his second home. But in recent months, he's made it his mission to scrub every corner.

SOB club featured Compton, too

Dick Compton didn’t make friends when he voted in the 2-1 majority on March 6

Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border and work with Central American nations to address root causes of the problem.

WA Senate Democrats' budget includes state capital gains tax

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Senate Democrats on Thursday released a $59.2 billion two-year budget plan that includes $357 million in new revenue from a tax on capital gains, and laid out how they would separately spend more than $7 billion spending of federal stimulus funds meant to help those hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.

GOP 2024 contenders enter Iowa, wary of Trump's long shadow

URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) — Ambitious Republicans are starting to make moves in Iowa, long a proving ground for future presidents. Their first step is finding out whether activists there have gotten over the last one.

Buttigieg pitches 'once in a generation' infrastructure fix

WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called for a once in a generation infrastructure investment Thursday that would address a massive backlog in needed improvements for the nation's roads, bridges and transit systems, while also tackling climate change.