Pete is married with two children one goes to the University of Montana the other is in the seventh grade. outside of work passions include fly fishing, and bird hunting. Hiogh school sports are other activities I like to watch. Pete is 50 years old and now training for a century bicycle ride.
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More Than A Pic-a-nic Basket
Birdfeeders, compost piles, garbage cans and pet food can all condition bears to look for easy food sources. Bears have awoken from their winter slumber and begin the process of gaining weight. One bear had been breaking into buildings for about 10 days...
Political Gamesmanship Has Now Started In Helena
Montana Democrats have criticized republicans for taking a 4 day break at this crucial point in the Legislative Session. Republicans completed a budget proposal vastly different then Governor Schweitzer’s.
Wind Resources Unique In Montana
A new research study released on Wednesday has confirmed unique features of Montana’s wind resources. Those features would be very beneficial in an effort to provide solutions for the pacific North West power market. Strong daytime and counter seasonal characteristics, in combination with hydroelectric, make Montana unique.
Buffalo Bill Vetoed
The Governor has vetoed legislation requiring the state to get county approval before transplanting or relocating wild buffalo or bison.
Voter Registration Legislation Vetoed
The Governor has vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have ended Montana’s practice of allowing voter registration on Election Day. House bill 180 would have closed late voter registration the Friday before any election.
Abortion Referendum Fails To Get Votes
A referendum on whether the Montana Constitution includes a right to abortion and public funding for abortions failed to get the votes it needs to go to the ballot next year. Supporters aren't giving up, saying Montanans should have the opportunity to state their opinion of abortions...
Getting Money To Inmates Easier
The Montana Department of Corrections has launched a new online service to make it easier for families of inmates to deposit money in the accounts of incarcerated offenders. The inmates will have access to some personal money as an alternative to reliance on the outdated money order...
Curbing Prescription Drug Abuse
The prescription drug registry, house bill 83, passed the Legislature on its third and final reading in the Senate. The registry would provide an important tool to doctors and pharmacists to prevent abuse and save lives. The problem of prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic levels...
A Medical Career Honored At The Medical History Conference
The 11th annual Medical History of the West Conference is set for April 18th at Montana State University. Topics will include leprosy in a former Montana Legislator, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and rural surgery. The conference is a collaboration with the history and philosophy departments and the division of health sciences...
Montana School Administrators Meet With The U.S. Secretary Of Education
Senator Jon Tester brought Montana school administrators together with the U.S. Secretary of Education. Tester, a former teacher and school board chairman, says he knows firsthand the challenges educators in Rural America face. Senator Tester wanted Secretary Arne Duncan to hear firsthand from Montanans about their concerns and experiences...