SOS News Digest

March 1 , 2007

Legislature

Lawmakers at halfway point, budget unsolved
Billings Gazette

Hearings start Monday on 6-bill budget package
Billings Gazette

A look at work by the 2007 Legislature
Missoulian

Halftime at the Legislature
Daily Inter Lake

Editorials

Guest Opinion: Medical providers aren't to blame for rising workers' comp premiums
Billings Gazette

Lawmakers headed right way on leftover funds
Great Falls Tribune

A new endangered species tool
Independent Record

Mental health spending is wise investment
Montana Standard

Federal

Panel hears debate: What should drive West's economy?
Billings Gazette

Rural groups push Congress to embrace green energy
Great Falls Tribune

Rehberg touts results of trade mission to Italy
Billings Gazette

Current Events

Suspense builds over coal plant decisions
Great Falls Tribune

Coal-fired plant generating lots of questions
Great Falls Tribune