SOS News Digest

February 21 , 2007

Legislature

GOP plans $100 million in added cuts to budget
Missoulian

Bill to limit effects of tax protests gains mixed reaction
Billings Gazette

Latest cell-phone-ban bill fading out
Billings Gazette

Ethics bill's tabling baffles Schweitzer
Billings Gazette

Dems seek expansion of state's hate-crimes law
Billings Gazette

Mineral rights bill draws objection
Billings Gazette

Milburn expects to be in hot water over stream access bill
Great Falls Tribune

GOP budget would cut social programs
Great Falls Tribune

Governor doubts that six budget bills can pass
Great Falls Tribune

Bill would expand legal definition of hate crimes
Great Falls Tribune

Bill seeks to limit stream access from bridges
Daily Chronicle

Kaufmann: All residents should have a say in zoning rules
Independent Record

Senate committee hears testimony on annexation measure
Independent Record

House revives primary seat belt law for children
Independent Record

Editorials

Gazette Opinion: Lawmakers decide future for mentally ill
Billings Gazette

Guest Opinion: Prompt action in Montana matters on global warming
Billings Gazette

Finally ready to close book on bad traffic laws?
Great Falls Tribune

Keep compulsory attendance
Independent Record

Budget ‘give and take’ is necessary
Daily Interlake

Federal

Tester aims to keep Malmstrom's missiles
Great Falls Tribune

Current Events

Group seeks end of logging dispute
Billings Gazette