SOS News Digest

May 29, 2007

Current Events

State's building projects to hit $300M
Billings Gazette

Montana losing presidential clout
Independent Record

Some good, some bad: Your legislative scorecard
Independent Record

Legislature's legacy: Funding boost not a windfall for schools
Missoulian

Montana lags behind in starting teacher pay
Missoulian

List of major projects by city
Montana Standard

$400 property tax refunds to be sent out starting in September
Montana Standard

Editorials

New budget makes sense
Independent Record

Public is gouged by legislation
Missoulian

A Butte rep’s view of the session
Montana Standard

Federal

Kempthorne tries to find a balance
Billings Gazette

Lawmakers mull new farm bill under tighter budget restrictions
Daily Chronicle

Farm disaster aid bill headed to president
Havre Daily News