Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Governor urges quick action on stimulus spending

HELENA – Gov. Brian Schweitzer outlined his plan for the state’s share of federal stimulus money last week, saying lawmakers need to quickly appropriate the money to jump-start the timber industry, freeze college tuition and rebuild highways.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Governor urges quick action on stimulus spending

HELENA – Gov. Brian Schweitzer outlined his plan for the state’s share of federal stimulus money last week, saying lawmakers need to quickly appropriate the money to jump-start the timber industry, freeze college tuition and rebuild highways.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Governor urges quick action on stimulus spending

HELENA – Gov. Brian Schweitzer outlined his plan for the state’s share of federal stimulus money last week, saying lawmakers need to quickly appropriate the money to jump-start the timber industry, freeze college tuition and rebuild highways.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bill to control riverside development draws fire

HELENA – Riverside landowners asked state lawmakers last week to scuttle a bill that would require builders to keep their distance from the banks of Montana's rivers and streams.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bill to control riverside development draws fire

HELENA – Riverside landowners asked state lawmakers last week to scuttle a bill that would require builders to keep their distance from the banks of Montana's rivers and streams.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bill to control riverside development draws fire

HELENA – Riverside landowners asked state lawmakers last week to scuttle a bill that would require builders to keep their distance from the banks of Montana's rivers and streams.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

State revenue forecast slips again

HELENA – The Legislature's principal financial forecaster is predicting another $30 million drop in Montana's future revenues.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

State revenue forecast slips again

HELENA – The Legislature's principal financial forecaster is predicting another $30 million drop in Montana's future revenues.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

State revenue forecast slips again

HELENA – The Legislature's principal financial forecaster is predicting another $30 million drop in Montana's future revenues.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senate blocks drive for tougher seat belt law

HELENA – A bill that would have allowed police to pull drivers over for not wearing seat belts ended in a tie vote in the state Senate Thursday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Senate blocks drive for tougher seat belt law

HELENA – A bill that would have allowed police to pull drivers over for not wearing seat belts ended in a tie vote in the state Senate Thursday.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Senate blocks drive for tougher seat belt law

HELENA – A bill that would have allowed police to pull drivers over for not wearing seat belts ended in a tie vote in the state Senate Thursday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bill would allow wildlife agency to manage bison

HELENA – Wildlife groups and others squared off with the ranching industry last week over legislation that would strip the state Department of Livestock of its responsibility for managing bison that wander from Yellowstone National Park.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bill would allow wildlife agency to manage bison

HELENA – Wildlife groups and others squared off with the ranching industry last week over legislation that would strip the state Department of Livestock of its responsibility for managing bison that wander from Yellowstone National Park.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bill would allow wildlife agency to manage bison

HELENA – Wildlife groups and others squared off with the ranching industry last week over legislation that would strip the state Department of Livestock of its responsibility for managing bison that wander from Yellowstone National Park.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Legislature's 'best guess' at revenue slips again

HELENA – The Legislature’s biggest job — figuring out how to pay for schools, health care, prisons and other essential services – may have gotten tougher last week.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Legislature's 'best guess' at revenue slips again

HELENA – The Legislature’s biggest job — figuring out how to pay for schools, health care, prisons and other essential services – may have gotten tougher last week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Legislature's 'best guess' at revenue slips again

HELENA – The Legislature’s biggest job — figuring out how to pay for schools, health care, prisons and other essential services – may have gotten tougher last week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bridge access bill aims for elusive compromise

HELENA- House Bill 190 has the distinction of being the first "stream access" bill of the 2009 Legislature. The subject has been a legislative staple since 1985, when lawmakers enacted Montana's landmark law allowing recreational access to the beds and banks of the state's navigable waterways.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bridge access bill aims for elusive compromise

HELENA- House Bill 190 has the distinction of being the first "stream access" bill of the 2009 Legislature. The subject has been a legislative staple since 1985, when lawmakers enacted Montana's landmark law allowing recreational access to the beds and banks of the state's navigable waterways.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bridge access bill aims for elusive compromise

HELENA- House Bill 190 has the distinction of being the first "stream access" bill of the 2009 Legislature. The subject has been a legislative staple since 1985, when lawmakers enacted Montana's landmark law allowing recreational access to the beds and banks of the state's navigable waterways.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO