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ESA vs. Federal Money

By pete March 9, 2011

The House Appropriations Committee is considering a bill aimed at nullifying the federal Endangered Species Act, in Montana. It would punish any person or agency who tries to comply with the act. Bill sponsor representative Krayton Kerns, of Laurel, says a loss of federal funding isn't a bad thing.

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Green Jobs For Veterans

By pete March 9, 2011

Veterans Green Corps is a collaborative initiative of Montana Conservation Corps and Veterans Green Jobs, and is seeking veterans. From the Governor's Office of Community Service, Tauzha Grantham explains the forest work to be done in this immersion program.

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Solving Brucellosis

By pete March 9, 2011

Governor Brian Schweitzer says the idea he presented to new Yellowstone park superintendent Daniel Wenk is by no stretch of the imagination new.

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Craigslist Prostitution Case Wrapped Up

peter By Peter Christian March 9, 2011

The sentencing of 21 year-old Anthony Brazington on Tuesday to the Montana State Prison effectively brought the Craigslist prostitution case to a successful conclusion. Deputy County Attorney Jason Marks prosecuted the cases against Brazington and co-defendant Richard Carpita, and gives details on how the case was uncovered..

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Megaload Update

peter By Peter Christian March 8, 2011

Only one of the two megaload trucks hauling refinery equipment to Billings actually made it to Lolo on Tuesday. A Conoco Phillips spokeswoman explains the delay, and where the loads will head next..

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Guilty Plea for Negligent Homicide in Scooter Crash

peter By Peter Christian March 8, 2011

31 year-old Tracie Lajoie appeared in District Court Tuesday and pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent homicide in the death of Fred Emery on May 17th. Deputy County Attorney Jennifer Clark provides details..

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Felony Conviction

shandie By Shande Wiest March 8, 2011

The Montana House has passed a bill to make a third dui conviction a felony. Bill sponsor Kris Hansen from Havre says the bill would require offenders' participation in the 24/7 program and is a good thing.

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Survey Says Montanans Support Medical Marijuana Repeal

By pete March 8, 2011

Safe Community, Safe Kids, a group that opposes medical marijuana, hired 47 North Communications to conduct a statewide telephone survey of 400 Montanans between march 2nd and 3rd, to find out what they think about the presence of medical marijuana in the Treasure State

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Revenue Projection Errors

By pete March 8, 2011

A new report from the Pew Center states biennial budgets face the toughest challenges in being accurate. Montana has been hit by double-digit declines in energy revenue, which is tied to several categories of taxes.

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Voters To Decide

By pete March 8, 2011

The senate approved legislation on Monday to let voters decide whether the legislature should meet every year, rather than every 2 years. Bill sponsor, Senator Jeff Essman, says annual sessions would enhance the process of the Legislature.

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