Montana Legislative Reference Center Indexed Newspaper Clippings-February 2005

MONTANA LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE CENTER INDEXED NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS-FEBRUARY 2005

ABORTION "BILL INTENDED TO REVIVE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION FOR ABORTION PROCEDURE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 3

"FETUS DEATH CERTIFICATE BILL TABLED"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 22

"HOUSE GIVES PRELIMINARY OK TO BUFFER ZONE BILL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 8

"HOUSE OKS BILL ABOUT ABORTION NOTIFICATION"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

"HOUSE PASSES ABORTION-RELATED ISSUE"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 23

"KOOPMAN BILL SPARKS EMOTIONAL HEARING"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 18

"LAWMAKERS DISCUSS MWASURE REQUIRING A DEATH CERTIFICATE FOR EVERY ABORTION"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 18

ABORTION PROTEST "BILL ADAVANCES BUFFERUNG PATIENTS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 3

ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS "BILL AIMS TO HELP 'MODEST' ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 22

AIRPORTS "LEGISLATION WOULD MANDATE AIRPORT ZONES"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 17

ALCOHOL DRUG TREATMENT "WATCH EAST OPENS"; RANGER REVIEW; 2005 FEB 3

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TAX "BEER TAX HIKE WOULD FUND PREVENTION, TREATMENT"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 12

"HIGHER BEER TAX WOULD FUND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 12

APPOINTMENT "CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR BEGINS"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 8

BIRTH CONTROL "BIRTH CONTROL BILL WOULD ADD TO HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATES"; LAKE COUNTY LEADER; 2005 FEB 24

BISON "BILL TO AMEND BISON HUNT AUTHORITY 'DEAD MEAT' BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 22

"BISON BILL MOVES TO HOUSE FOR CONSIDERATION"; CHAR-KOOSTA NEWS; 2005 FEB 24

"BISON MANAGEMENT"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 8

"HONORING TRADITION"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 1

"SMITH'S BUFFALO BILL ADVANCES"; WOTANIN WOWAPI; 2005 FEB 24

BUSINESS TAXATION "LIVING WAGE KEY TO 'BOX STORE' BILL"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 16

"MEASURE WOULD REQUIRE TAX ON BIG BOX STORES"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 17

CAPITOL PUNISHMENT "BILL INTRODUCED TO ABOLISH MONTANA'S DEATH PENALTY"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 15

"DEATH PENALTY CONDEMNED"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 15

"LAWMAKER SEEKS END TO DEATH PENALTY"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 15

CHARTER SCHOOLS "CHARTER SCHOOLS REJECTED"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 23

"HOUSE BILL TO CREATE CHARTER SCHOOLS"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 23

"HOUSE KILLS UNRESTRICTED CHARTER SCHOOLS BILL"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 23

2 COAL "COAL BILL DIES IN HOUSE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 2

COALBED METHANE "BILL PROTECTING SURFACE OWNERS KILLED"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 23

"JUDGE OVERRULES PORTION OF BLM'S COALBED EIS"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 26

"REGARDING COALBED METHANE"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 4

"SESSION UNLIKELY TO YIELD MAJOR CHANGES"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 24

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS "JONES CONCERNED ABOUT CONSERVATION EASEMENT"; VALIERIAN; 2005 FEB 3

"NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN RIDES ON SB 337"; WHITEFISH PILOT; 2005 FEB 17

CONSTRUCTION PERMITS "COMMISSIONERS MAKE PITCH FOR ROAD PERMIT LAW"; RAVALLI REPUBLIC; 2005 FEB 17

CORRECTIONS FINANCE "BUDGET PANEL VETOS SHELBY PRISON, GREAT FALLS JAIL PLAN"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 12

COURTS FINANCE "GRAY PLEADS FOR MORE FUNDING"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 4

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE "MEASURE WOULD CHANGE ATTEMPTED STRANGULATION INTO FELONY OFFENSE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 1

"DOMESTIC ASSAULT BILL WINS SENATE APPROVAL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 23

DRIVER EDUCATION "PUTTING LIMITS ON YOUNG DRIVERS"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 5

"SENATE VOTES TO LIMIT TEEN DRIVERS"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 2

DRUG ABUSE "LAWMAKERS EYE METH USE"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 14

"LAWMAKERS LOOK FOR WAYS TO SLOW SPREAD OF METH"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 14

DRUG MANUFACTURERS "DRUG MAKER FIGHTS BILL TO EXPOSE ADVERTISING COSTS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 9

DRUNKEN DRIVING "DUI BLOOD TEST BILL DRAWS IRE OF LAWMEN"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 17

"VEHICULAR HOMICIDE BILL GETS PRELIMINARY HOUSE APPROVAL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 6

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT "BILL WOULD HELP REVIVE MONTANA'S DOWNTOWNS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 9

"MONTANA HOUSE CONSIDERS BILL CREATING AREAS PROPER FOR GROWTH"; RAVALLI REPUBLIC; 2005 FEB 23

"FILM FOLK LOBBY LEGISLATURE FOR BILL HELPING INDUSTRY"; LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE; 2005 FEB 16

"HOLYWOOD PITCHES MONTANA TAX BREAKS"; TIMES-CLARION; 2005 FEB 24

"SMALL BUSINESS BILL PASSES"; MINERAL INDEPENDENT; 2005 FEB 16

ECONOMIC IMPACT "SCHWEITZER LIKES FUNDING REQUEST FOR MCLAUGHLINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 18

EDUCATIONAL FINANCE "ADVANCES MADE ON SCHOOL FUNDING ISSUE"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 24

"ANACONDA TEACHER LAYOFF, CUTBACKS COMING"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 24 "BOTH SIDES AGREE TO SCHOOL FUNDING PRICE TAG"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 12

"BUTTE SCHOOLS SLAMMED AGAIN"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 8

"COMMITTEE REJECTS $77 MILLION SCHOOL FUNDING BILL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 19

4 "COT'S MAKE PLEA FOR CASHUNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 16

"ED FUNDING ADVANCES IN SENATE"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 16

"GOVERNOR UNVEILS PLAN TO SPEND $80 MILLION MORE ON K-12 EDUCATION"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 11

"HIGH COSTS PROMPT BHS TEAM TO LOOK AT SCALING BACK"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 13

"HOUSE PASSES SCHOOL FUNDING REVIEW MEASURE"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 22

"HPS LOOKING TO LAWMAKERS TO PREVENT DRASTIC CUTS"; HAVRE DAILY NEWS; 2005 FEB 10

"LEGISLATOR FIGHTS FOR EDUCATION"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 28

"LEGISLATORS LAY OUT THREE-PART PLAN FOR SCHOOL FUNDING"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 24

"PANEL SENDS SCHOOL FUNDS TO INCREASE TO SENATE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 10

"PARTISAN POLITICS MARKS DISCUSSION OF EDUCATION"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 9

"POLL FINDS BACKING FOR EDUCATION"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 4

"SCHOOL AID LEGISLATION ENDORSED"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 23

"SCHOOL BOARD ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT NECESSITY AND FUNDING OF BOND ISSUE AND SCHOOL CLOSURES"; PIONEER PRESS; 2005 FEB 2

"SCHOOL FUNDING BOOST PASSES ON 39-10 VOTE"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 16

"SCHOOL FUNDING: LAWMAKERS TRY AGAIN"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 9

5 "SCHOOLS: GOVERNOR WANTS $14 MILLION MORE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 5

"SD2 STUDING PUTTING LEVY TO VOTE"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 16

"SENATE OKS SCHOOL FUNDING HIKE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 16

"SENATE PANEL APPROVES $76 MILLION BOOST IN SCHOOL FUNDING OVER 2 YEARS"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 10

"STATE SCHOOL CHIEF CALLS FOR TEAMWORK ON FUNDING"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 12

"THIRD SCHOOL FUNDING PROPOSAL MOST EXPENSIVE YET"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 17

EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS "CHARTER SCHOOL MEASURE FUELS DEBATE"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 8

EHTANOL "ETHANOL BILLS FUEL HOPE, CONCERN AMONG LEGISLATORS"; JEFFERSON COUNTY COURIER; 2005 FEB 16

"ETHANOL LEGISLATION FUELS HOPE, CONCERN"; BIG HORN COUNTY NEWS; 2005 FEB 17

ELDERLY MONTANA "LEGISLATORS SEEK HELP FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 8

ELECTION LAW "LAWMAKER PROPOSES ADVANCING PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 16

ELECTIONS "HOUSE KILLS MEASURE CREATING 'CLOSED' PRIMARY"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 24

"HOUSE REJECTS CLOSED PRIMARY"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 23

"NO CLOSED PRIMARY ELECTIONS FOR MONTANA, HOUSE DECIDES"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 19

ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION "BILL REVIVED TO LET NORTHWESTERN GENERATE POWER"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 20

"BILL REVIVED TO LET NORTHWESTERN GENERATE POWER"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

6 "HOUSE OKS LETTING NWE CREATE POWER"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 23

"HOUSE PLUGS NEW LIFE INTO ENERGY BILL"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 21

"NORTHWESTERN ENERGY NARROWLY GIVEN APPROVAL TO GENERATE POWER"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 23

ELECTRIC UTILITY DEREGULATION "GOLDMAN DEALINGS WITH MPC LONG STANDING"; BUTTE WEEKLY; 2005 FEB 2

ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRIES "HOUSE KILLS BILL TO LET FALLS SELL POWER"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 23

"HOUSE OKS BILL TO ALLOW NORTHWESTERN AS POWER PRODUCER"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 23

"HOUSE TELLS NORTHWESTERN TO BUY CHEAP POWER"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 23

ENERGY ASSISTANCE "BILL TO ADD TO HEAT AID FALLS SHORT"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 22

"MOVE TO REVIVE HEAT ASSISTANCE BILL FAILS"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 22

ENERGY COSTS "COMMITTEE TABLES HEAT ASSISTANCE BILL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 18

ENERGY INDUSTRIES "HOUSE OKS ENERGY BILL"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 23

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS "BILL WOULD REQUIRE GALLATIN RIVER STUDY"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 15

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY "BILL WOULD SET DEADLINE FOR GALLATIN RIVER EIS"; LONE PEAK LOOKOUT; 2005 FEB 24

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW MONTANA "SENATE ENDORSES ENVIRONMENTAL BILL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

7 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS "BILL WOULD ESTABLISH ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES UNIT"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 16

ETHANOL "ETHANOL-BLEND MEASURE CLEARS SENATE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 15

"GOVERNOR'S SPIN ON ETHANOL BILL OFFERS DIFFERENT INCENTIVE PACKAGE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 11

"HOUSE COMMITTEE TABLES ETHANOL BILL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 19

"IS THE FUTURE IN ETHANOL"; MISSOULA INDEPENDENT; 2005 FEB 17

"LAWMAKERS HEAR PROS AND CONS OF ETHANOL LEGISLATION"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 2

"LAWMAKERS TRY TO SALVAGE ETHANOL PLANS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 25

"THE PROS AND CONS OF SCHWEITZER'S ETHANOL PLAN"; HUNGRY HORSE NEWS; 2005 FEB 17

"SENATE ETHANOL BILL CRUISES OUT OF COMMITTEE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 9

"SENATE PASSES BLENDED-ETHANOL LEGISLATION"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 16

ETHICS "GOVERNOR REJECTS LEGAL OPINION ON APPOINTMENTS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 11

EVOLUTION "BITTERROOTERS WEIGH IN ON RESOLUTION INVOLVING EVOLUTION"; RAVALLI REPUBLIC; 2005 FEB 10

FAMILY SERVICES "HOUSE KILLS ATTEMPT TO RESTORE TANF CUT"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 23

FILM INDUSTRY "LIGHTS, CAMERA, TAX BREAK"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 17

8 "HOUSE BILL 584 AIMS TO LURE FILMMAKERS"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 8

FINANCE MONTANA "REPORT KNOCKS STATE FOR POOR PLANNING BY GOVERNMENT"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 1

FISHING ACCESS "PAYING FOR ACCESS SITES"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 17

GAMBLING "GAMBLING NEGOTIATION BILL TABLED"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 1

"SUCCESS NO SURE BET FOR CASINOS"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 1

GAME FARMS "GAME FARM INITATIVE NOT A 'TAKING' BITTERROOT STAR; 2005 FEB 16

"JUDGE REJECTS CLAIMS FROM GAME FARM OWNERS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 12

"JUDGE RULES NO COMPENSATION FOR FORMER GAME-FARM OWNERS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 11

GENETIC ENGINEERING "BILL HOLDS MAKER RESPONSIBLE FOR ENGINEERED WHEAT"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 5

GENETICALLY ALTERED SEED "SENATE KILLS BILL TO PROTECT MAKERS FROM LIABILITY BASED ON ALTERED SEEDS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

"SENATE KILLS BILL TO PROTECT MAKERS FROM LIABILITY BASED ON ALTERED SEEDS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

GRAVEL PITS "BILL WOULD CLARIFY RULES FOR GRAVEL PITS"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 12

"GRAVEL BILL PASSES STATE LEGISLATURE"; WHITEFISH PILOT; 2005 FEB 24

"GRAVEL MEASURE ADVANCES"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 23

GUN CONTROL "HOUSE OK'S ANTI-FEDERAL LEGISLATION"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 15

9 HEALTH INSURANCE "BILL OFFERS SMALL-BUSINESS INSURANCE AID"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 18

"CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE HAS LEFTOVER FUNDS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 11

"PARTICIPATION IN PROPOSED PLAN WOULD BE VOLUNTARY"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 14

"SEN. COBB, OTHERS PUT TOGETHER HUMAN SERVICE BUDGET PROPOSAL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 20

"SENATE PASSES BILL TO REGULATE HEALTH INSURER CONVERSIONS"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 20

"TEACHERS PUSH STATE HEALTH PLAN"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 14

"MONTANA HEALTH INSURERS ATTACK CONSUMER-BACKED BILL"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 12

HIGHWAY FINANCE MONTANA "HIGHWAY BILL ROLLING DESPITE TIGHT BUDGET"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 25

"HIGHWAY BILL ROLLING DESPITE TIGHT BUDGET"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 25

HIGHWAY SAFETY "COUNTY TO RESEARCH CHANGING SPEED LIMITS"; SIDNEY HERALD; 2005 FEB 2

"GRADUAL DRIVING PRIVILEGES BILL CRUISING FORWARD"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 2

"MENDENHALL OPPOSES PROPOSED CHANGE IN CHILD SEAT BELT LAW"; JEFFERSON COUNTY COURIER; 2005 FEB 2

"NEW HIGHWAY 2 BILL GETS SENATE HEARING ON TUESDAY"; HAVRE DAILY NEWS; 2005 FEB 7

"PRIMARY SEAT BELT MEASURE GETS SENATE APPROVAL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 20

"SENATE PASSES GRADUATED LICENSES"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 2

10 HOME SCHOOLING "BILL AIMS TO ENSURE HOME SCHOOLS MAKE THE GRADE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 13

"CROWD OPPOSES HOME-SCHOOLING MEASURE"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 15

"HOME-SCHOOLERS PAN SENATE BILL"; LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE; 2005 FEB 8

"HORDE CHEERS FALL OF HOME-SCHOOL BILL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 15

"HUNDREDS OPPOSE HOME SCHOOL REGULATION"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 15

"'IT WAS JUST INCREDIBLE' HOME SCHOOL PARENTS HAPPY WITH DEALTH OF BILL"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 16

HUMAN RIGHTS "ATTEMPT TO EXPAND HATE LAW DEFEATED"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 22

"HATE CRIME MEASURE DIES ON HOUSE FLOOR"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

"HOUSE KILLS BILL THAT WOULD PROTECT GAYS"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 22

"SENATE ENDORSES BILL BANNING BIAS TOWARD GAYS, LESBIANS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 17

HUNTING PERMITS "BILL OFFERS RETURNING SOLDIERS FREE LICENSES"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 10

IMPACT FEES "IMPACT FEES AUTHORIZED BY SENATE"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 16

INCOME TAX "SENATE AXES EFFORT TO REVERSE TAX CUT"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 9

INDIAN AFFAIRS "APPOINTEE: VAST INDIAN DISTRICT ISN'T PRACTICAL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 6

"HOUSE REJECTS BILLS TO REQUIRE INDIAN MEMBER ON STATE BOARDS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 19

"TRIBES SEEK LEGISLATURE'S SUPPORT"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 10

11 INDIAN AFFAIRS EDUCATION "LAWMAKERS, EDUCATORS GET SERIOUS ABOUT THE TEACHING OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE"; JEFFERSON COUNTY COURIER; 2005 FEB 2

"LAWMAKERS GET SERIOUS ABOUT FUNDING INDIAN EDUCATION"; LAKE COUNTY LEADER; 2005 FEB 24

"LEGISLATORS SEE HOPE FOR INDIAN EDUCATION MONEY"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 1

INDIAN AFFAIRS JUSTICE SYSTEM "PROPOSED STUDY TO LOOK AT INDIAN SENTENCING"; CHAR-KOOSTA NEWS; 2005 FEB 10

INDIAN AFFARIS "STUDY ON IMPRISONED INDIANS REQUESTED"; WOTANIN WOWAPI; 2005 FEB 10

INDIAN AFFAIRS INDIAN GAMING "CONSIDERING OPTIONS"; CHAR-KOOSTA NEWS; 2005 FEB 17 "TRIBAL GAMING ATTACKED, THEN TABLED"; WOTANIN WOWAPI; 2005 FEB 10

"TRIBAL GAMING DRAWS HEAVY HAND"; CHAR-KOOSTA NEWS; 2005 FEB 3

INSURANCE "CONTRACEPTION COVERAGE DEBATED ON SENATE FLOOR"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 9

"TALKS UNDER WAY AS PANEL HEARS INSURANCE LEGISLATION"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 11

JAILS MONTANA "PLAN WOULD EXPAND GREAT FALLS JAIL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 1

JUDGES MONTANA "BILL WOULD PENALIZE SLOW JUDGES"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 16

JUVENILE CRIME "JUVENILE ARRESTS IN CITY LIMITS DECREASED SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2004"; RANGER REVIEW; 2005 FEB 6

LAND USE "BILL REQUIRES LAND-USE REGULATIONS"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 17

LEGISLATIVE BILLS "BILL DEADLINE MEANS PANIC, PIZZAS, PLEAS: ABOUT 300 BILLS HAVE DIED"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

"BLUE CROSS' FUTURE FOCUS ON LEGISLATION"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 11

"BONDING BILL HAS BIG BUCKS FOR GREAT FALLS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 8

"CHARLES WHO? BILL HONORS PIONEERING AIRPLANE MECHANIC"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 17

"COMMITTEE DEADLOCKS OVER BANNING ALUMINUM BASEBALL BATS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 18

"COMMITTEE TABLES HIGHER TAXES ON BEER, GAMBLING MACHINES"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 18

"FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN DEBATE SPARKS GAY RIGHTS ARGUMENT"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 3

"GREAT FALLS LEGISLATORS GO TO BAT"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 28

"HALFTIME: LOCAL LAWMAKERS REFLECT ON SUCCESSES, FAILURES"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 27

"HB 244 RECOGNIZES CAMERON GALLERY"; TERRY TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 16

"HOUSE BILL 251 IN LIMBO? BIG SKY WEEKLY; 2005 FEB 4

"HOUSE BILL ADJUSTS PA LAW"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 23

"HOUSE TO VOTE ON FUNDS FOR WATER, TECH SCHOOL PROJECTS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 18

"LEGISLATIVE DIGEST "; QUEEN CITY NEWS; 2005 FEB 2

"LEGISLATIVE DIGEST: BILLS IN THE WORKS"; CHOTEAU ACANTHA; 2005 FEB 9

"LEGISLATIVE REPORT: LEGISLATORS SEEK HELP FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY"; JUDITH BASIN PRESS; 2005 FEB 10

"LEGISLATORS SAY BIG ACTION TO COME"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 24

"LEGISLATURE'S LAWYER NIXES TOBACCO SPENDING"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 18

"NEW ADMINISTRATION LEADS TO NEW TACTICS IN BATTLE FOR '4 TO 2' GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 9

"PERRY PROPOSES ISSUING BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR STILLBORN BABIES"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 15

"SCHWEITZER ENJOYING EARLY VICTORIES"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 27

"TOP DEMOCRATS SAY NOT ALL PUBLIC NEEDS WILL GET ADDRESSED"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 26

"THE WEEK AHEAD: CELL PHONE BAN, 'BIG BOX' STORE TAX, DRUG DISCOUNTS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 6

"WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE CALL-IN CONTINUES TO TRACK LEGISLATION"; TIMES-CLARION; 2005 FEB 10

LEGISLATIVE SESSION "LEGISLATIVE SESSION HITS HALFWAY MARK"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 24

"NO RECESS FOR THE WEARY"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 25

"SO FAR SO GOOD, LAWMAKERS DECLARE"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 24

LEGISLATORS "CITIZEN LEGISLATURE"; RAVALLI REPUBLIC; 2005 FEB 23

LIABILITY "OUTLOOK DIM FOR INJURY LIABILITY BILL"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 23

LICENSING "BILL TARGETS TATTOOS, PIERCINGS"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 2

LOBBYING MONTANA "BILL WOULD LIMIT WHEN LEGISLATURES COULD LOBBY"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 5

LOW INCOME SENIORS "LEGISLATORS SEEK HELP FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY"; MEAGHER COUNTY NEWS; 2005 FEB 17

14 LUMBER INDUSTRIES "EUREKA SAW MILL CLOSING FOR GOOD"; HUNGRY HORSE NEWS; 2005 FEB 3

MANUFACTURE HAZARDOUS GOODS "SENATE FAVORS END TO PRODUCT SECRECY"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 4

MEDICAID "BILL WOULD ALLOW MORE CHILDREN TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MEDICAID"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 15

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE "BILLS TAKE VARIOUS APPROACHES TO PROTECTING DOCTORS"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 13 MEDICAL SCHOOL "LEGISLATURE TO CONSIDER CREATING BILLINGS MEDICAL SCHOOL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 8

METHAMPHETAMINE "BILL WOULD CREATE GUIDELINES FOR DRUG TREATMENT COURTS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 19

"HOUSE KILLS MANDATE RESTRICTING SALE OF METHAMPHETAMINE INGREDIENT"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 11

"METH BILL GETS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S NOD"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 3

"SO FAR, SO GOOD FOR APPROVAL OF METH TREATMENT CENTER BILL"; LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS; 2005 FEB 19

"STATE ENDORSES METH LEGISLATION"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 19

"STATE NEEDS LOCKDOWN METH TREATMENT, SUPPORTERS SAY"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 18

"ADS AGAINST METH USE OK'D ON HOUSE VOTE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 20

MINE WASTES "HOUSE OKS MINE CLEANUP BILL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 18

MINIMUM WAGE "INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE GAINS MOMENTUM IN SENATE"; THE SEARCHLIGHT; 2005 FEB 3

15 "INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE GAINS MOMENTUM IN SENATE"; STILLWATER COUNTY NEWS; 2005 FEB 3

"SENATE APPROVES MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE TO $6.25"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 1

"SENATE OKS WAGE BOOST"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 1

"SENATE PASSES MINIMUM WAGE RAISE"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 1

MINING MONTANA "CABINETS MINE PLANS REVIVED AFTER NEARLY 13 YEARS"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 1

MINORS "BILL WOULD PROTECT UNDERAGE DRINKERS REPORTING CRIMES"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 10

"BILL WOULD PROTECT UNDERAGE DRINKERS REPORTING CRIMES"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 10

"BILL WOULD PROTECT UNDERAGE DRINKERS REPORTING CRIMES"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 10

"CORVALLIS YOUTH PLEADS GUILTY TO ASSAULT INCIDENT"; RAVALLI REPUBLIC; 2005 FEB 21

"SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS RULING IN MURDER CASE"; BIG HORN COUNTY NEWS; 2005 FEB 10

NUTRITION "MEASURES TARGET OBESITY IN KIDS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 15

OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION "BILL WOULD UP OIL FUNDING"; SIDNEY HERALD; 2005 FEB 27

PARDON'S AND PAROLE "HOUSE REPUBLICANS KILL PROPOSAL FOR INDIAN PREFERENCE ON PAROLE BOARD"; WOTANIN WOWAPI; 2005 FEB 24

PAROLE PANEL "BILL WOULD PLACE INDIAN ON STATE PAROLE BOARD"; WOTANIN WOWAPI; 2005 FEB 4

"PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL AIMED AT UNINSURED, ELDERLY"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 8

"'STUDENTS' PROJECT AIMS TO SAVE LIVES"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 18

POLITICAL PARTIES "MIXING RELIGION AND POLITICS IN HELENA"; FAIRFIELD SUN TIMES; 2005 FEB 24

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS "BILL RESTRICTS SALE OF KEY INGREDIENT IN MAKING DRUG"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 2

"PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL AIMED AT UNINSURED, ELDERLY"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 8

"DRUG MAKERS TAKE AIM AT GOVERNOR'S PRESCRIPTION PLAN"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 10

PRIVATIZATION "JOB SERVICE BILL GARNERS LITTLE SUPPORT"; LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE; 2005 FEB 22

PROPERTY TAX GAME LAWS MONTANA "GAMING TAX WOULD DOUBLE TO OFFER RELIEF ON PROPERTY TAXES"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 10

PUBLIC UTILITIES "BILL ALLOWING CITY TO SELL ELECTRICITY MAKES IT TO HOUSE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 19

QUALITY EDUCATION "HOUSE PANEL GETS SCHOOL QUALITY BILL"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 3

"LEGISLATOR PITCHES BACK UP PLAN FOR QUALITY SCHOOLS DEFINATION"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 5

"LEGISLATURE DEFINES 'QUALITY EDUCATION' BIG FORK EAGLE; 2005 FEB 3

"PUBLIC'S SCHOOL VIEWS SOUGHT"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 8

"SENATE DEFINATION OF EDUCATION 'QUALITY' DRAWS CRITICISM"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 4

17 RACIAL PROFILING "RACIAL PROFILING PASSES"; CHAR-KOOSTA NEWS; 2005 FEB 24

"SENATE'S RACIAL BILL MOVES AHEAD"; WOTANIN WOWAPI; 2005 FEB 24

"SMITH'S RACIAL PROFILING BILL REQUIRES OFFICER CULTURAL SENSITIVITY TRAINING"; WOTANIN WOWAPI; 2005 FEB 4

RECREATION "BILL LIMITING LIABILITY BILL LACKS VOTES"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 23

"BILL WOULD MAKE NON-MOTORIZED BOATERS PAY LAUNCH FEE"; LAKE COUNTY LEADER; 2005 FEB 24

"HOUSE BILL WOULD MAKE KAYAKERS PAY ANNUAL FEE TO LAUNCH FROM FISHING ACCESS SITES"; BIG FORK EAGLE; 2005 FEB 24

"RECREATIONAL RISK MEASURES NOT EXPECTED TO BECOME LAW"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 23

"SENATE KILLS BILL TO CREATE PANEL TO STUDY HIKING TRAIL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 15

"FEES, FINES WOULD BE RAISED BY OTHER BILLS"; DAILY INTERLAKE; 2005 FEB 17

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES "MANDATE FOR WIND, RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY SOURCES PASSES SENATE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

RETIREMENT "LITTLE RELIEF FOR RETIREMENT JUMPS"; MILES CITY STAR; 2005 FEB 18

SALES TAX "LOCAL TAX GETS SENATE NOD"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 13

"MEASURES WOULD REPLACE STATE INCOME TAX WITH SALES TAX"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 16

"SALES TAX AND GROWTH BILLS PASS SENATE LAST WEEK"; LAKE COUNTY LEADER; 2005 FEB 24

18 "TAXING TOURISTS"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 20

"SALES TAX PROPOSAL GAINS MOMENTUM"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 9

SCHOLARSHIPS "HOUSE OKS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, BUT NIXES NAME"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

"SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GETS HOUSE OK"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 22

"SCHWEITZER TESTIFIES ON HIGHER-EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 1

"LEGISLATORS OK SCHOLORSHIPS, BUT NOT JUST FOR 'BEST, BRIGHTEST' MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 22

"COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROPOSED FOR STATE'S 'BEST AND BRIGHTEST' BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 1

SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION "RAYNESFORD SCHOOL DISCUSSES CONSOLIDATION"; JUDITH BASIN PRESS; 2005 FEB 10

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT "DECLINING ENROLLMENT THREATENS SCHOOLS"; BIG FORK EAGLE; 2005 FEB 24

SCHOOL FUNDING "SCHWEITZER READIES NEW $80M SCHOOLS PLAN"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 3

SCHOOL MERGER "CHESTER-JI SCHOOL TO BE IN CHESTER"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 4

SENTENCING "BILL WOULD ALLOW JUDGES TO SENTENCE BY VIDEO"; LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE; 2005 FEB 1

SMOKING LAW AND LEGISLATION "HOUSE ALLOWS SMOKING INSIDE BARS"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 22

"HOUSE OKS EXEMPTING CASINOS FROM SMOKING BANS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

"HOUSE VOTES TO PROHIBIT SMOKING BAN IN BARS AND CASINOS"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 22

19 "LAWMAKERS EXEMPT BARS, CASINOS FROM SMOKING BANS"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 22

"SMOKING BAN EXEMPTION FOR BARS PASSES HOUSE"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 22

"BILL TO BAN STATEWIDE SMOKING INTRODUCED"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 11

SOCIALISM "OPPONENTS LIKEN FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN TO SOCIALISM"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 3

STATE BUDGET "REPUBLICATIONS, DEMOCRATS SPAR OVER STATE BORROWING"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 2

STATE DEBT "PARTISAN PROBLEMS WITH LOANS BILL SOLVED"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 3

"PARTISAN PROBLEMS WITH LOANS BILL SOLVED"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 3

"REPUBLICATIONS DELAY BILL ON STATE DEBT"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 2

"SENATE LEADERS RESOLVE SPAT THAT STALLED LOAN BILL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 3

STATE EMPLOYEE SALARIES "HOUSE SENDS PAY RAISE PLAN TO THE SENATE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 5

"STATE EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN DEBATE RESUMES"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 1

"SENATE PAY RAISE NEEDS SENATE OK"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 18

"STATE PAY PLANS DEBATED"; BOULDER MONITOR; 2005 FEB 2

"STATE PAY PLANS DEBATED"; JEFFERSON COUNTY COURIER; 2005 FEB 2

STATE FINANCE MONTANA "BUDGET BEYOND SPENDING LIMIT"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 17

"BUDGET SCORECARD"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 20

STATE INSECT "GREAT FALLS STUDENTS PUSHING STATE INSECT"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 3

20 SUPERFUND "STATE SUPPORTS COUNTY PLAN FOR BUTTE SUPERFUND SITE"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 4

SUPREME COURT MONTANA "BALYEAT PROPOSES SUPREME COURT CHANGES"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 19

"BALYEAT'S BID TO CURB 'OUT OF CONTROL' COURT STALLS"; LONE PEAK LOOKOUT; 2005 FEB 24

"BALYEAT'S BID TO CURB 'OUT-OF-CONTROL' COURT STALLS"; TIMES-CLARION; 2005 FEB 24

"COMMITTEE KILLS O'NEIL BILLS ON PRACTICE OF LAW"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

"COURT REFORM SOUGHT"; TOBACCO VALLEY NEWS; 2005 FEB 24

"SENATE COMMITTEE SUPPORTS OPENING SUPREME COURT MEETINGS IN PUBLIC"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 18

"SENATOR'S ATTEMPT TO CURB 'OUT-OF-CONTROL' SUPREME COURT STALLS"; LAKE COUNTY LEADER; 2005 FEB 24

TAX CREDITS "BILL AIMS TO ATTRACT HOLLYWOOD WITH TAX CREDITS"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 5

TAX RELIEF "GOP: REFUND PART OF SURPLUS TO TAXPAYERS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 19

TAXATION "SENATOR AIMS AT CLOSING TAX LOOPHOLES"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 28

"LEGISLATORS EXPLAIN LIMITS ON RESOURCES"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 27 TERM LIMITS "FIGHT OVER REGENTS TERM LENGTH LOOMING"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 5

"SENATOR KILLS HER OWN BILL REGARDING STUDENT REGENT"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 23

"SPONSOR KILLS BILL ON STUDENT REGENT'S TERM"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 23

21 "SQUIRES KILLS BILL CALLING FOR STUDENT REGENT TERM LIMITS"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 23

"STUDENT REGENT ABANDONS LOBBYING ROLE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 17

TRACKING DEVICES "MEASURE REQUIRES TRACKING SEX CRIME OFFENDERS"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 16

TRAFFIC OFFENSES "BILL LIMITS UNMARKED CRUISER USE"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 24

"HOUSE OKS BILL OUTLAWING UNMARKED LAW ENFORCEMENT CARS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 24

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES "MSU-NORTHERN SCALING BACK PROGRAMS"; HAVRE DAILY NEWS; 2005 FEB 9

"BILL WOULD CREATE RURAL MEDICAL SCHOOL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 22

"COTS SEEK BONDS"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 9

"PANEL HEARS PRAISE FOR COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY"; BILLINGS GAZETTE; 2005 FEB 16

"SCHWEITZER PROPOSES SCHOLARSHIP INCENTIVES"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 1

UTILITIES INDUSTRIES "GREAT FALLS POWER PLANT BILL STUCK IN COMMITTEE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 17

"FOES BLAST CITY'S POWER BILL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 15

"GREAT FALLS UTILITY BILL DRAWS FIRE FROM NORTHWESTERN ENERGY"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 12

"OLSON TABLES HIS BILL TO ALLOW UTILITY TO OWN GENERATION"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 10

"OLSON TABLES LEGISLATION ALLOWING NORTHWESTERN TO OWN POWER PLANTS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 11

22 VEHICLE REGISTRATION "BILL WOULD RAISE VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE TO BENEFIT PATROL"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 11

VICTIM RIGHTS "COMMITTEE REJECTS FETAL HOMICIDE BILL"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 4

VOTING "HOUSE TURNS DOWN CLOSED PRIMARY BILL"; MISSOULIAN; 2005 FEB 23

WATER ACCESS "WATER ACCESS BILL NARROWLY PASSES HOUSE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 13

WATER RIGHTS "HPID FURTHER CLARIFIES WATER RIGHTS ISSUES"; YELLOWSTONE COUNTY NEWS; 2005 FEB 18

"PROPOSED TAX WOULD FUND WATER ADJUDICATION COSTS"; RAVALLI REPUBLIC; 2005 FEB 24

"STREAM ACCESS SNARLED IN HOUSE COMMITTEE"; RAVALLI REPUBLIC; 2005 FEB 28

WELFARE "REJECTION OF BILL TARGETING CUTS TO WELFARE STARTS EMOTIONAL DEBATE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 24

"WELFARE BILL IGNITES EMOTIONS"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 23

"LAWMAKERS HEAR TESTIMONY ON BILL TO BOOST WELFARE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 10

"WELFARE INCREASES DEFEATED IN HOUSE VOTE"; MONTANA STANDARD; 2005 FEB 23

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT "RESOULTION CHIDES FEDS OVER WOLVES"; LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE; 2005 FEB 21

ZONING "CITY ENACTS CASINO ZONING ORDINANCE"; GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE; 2005 FEB 2

"STREAM SETBACK MEASURE KILLED"; BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE; 2005 FEB 18