SOS News Digest

January 23, 2008

Montana news

Opening day sees 54 candidates file for public office
Billings Gazette

Federal funds increase help with heating bills
Billings Gazette

Enviromental group praises roadless policies
Billings Gazette

Candidates to send reps to Billings
Billings Gazette

Appeal of coal-fired power plant's air-quality permit moves into round two
Great Falls Tribune

Decision 2008: Lots of open seats, lots of surprises
Great Falls Tribune

Schools considering return to court
Independent Record

Several file on opening day of candidate filings
Missoulian

Abortion rights groups announce campaign against initiative
Missoulian

Pat Noonan seeking seat in House
Montana Standard

First Flathead Candidates File for Office
Flathead Beacon

Editorials

Canceling speech a close-minded decision
Missoulian

Federal News

Economic stimulus checks on slow track
Billings Gazette

Baucus supports national economic stimulus; Tester lays out conditions
Great Falls Tribune

Congress considers revamping Indian health care system
Great Falls Tribune

VA secretary to visit Montana
Independent Record

Tester: Veterans Affairs secretary to tour Montana VA hospitals
Montana Standard

Tester Brings Good News, Bad News to Commissioners
Ravalli County News