On the Beacon today, freshman Flathead lawmakers Ryan Zinke and Cheryl Steenson are taking on big issues in their first legislative session. Mickey Wolf, a 23-year-old Pablo man has been charged with felony criminal endangerment for a car chase that led to a fatal crash. Kalispell plans to set up a special revenue fund to relieve budgeting issues in the Parks and Recreation Department. Whitefish's boys Colt Idol and girls Kate Klundt have taken the scoring titles for Northwestern A basketball.
In the Legislature, the Senate passed a measure that would require women under 18 to notify their parents when they have an abortion. A slew of bills aimed at easing the way for more rapid energy development in Montana are advancing in the House and Senate. The Senate also passed on second reading a bill to set up shortened, annual legislative sessions. And a bill to allow and encourage horse-slaughtering plants in Montana is gaining considerable support. In the W.R. Grace trial, attorneys called their first witnesses Tuesday.
Finally, a topless coffee shop in rural Maine is giving some nearby residents the jitters. Have a great day.
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