HELENA – A group is suing to block a 2012 ballot measure that would require Montana Supreme Court justices to be elected from regional districts.
The Montana Legislature placed the constitutional change on the June primary ballot. If successful, each justice would be elected from seven new judicial districts. Supporters argue the justices would be more responsive to local citizens and make sure each part of the state was represented on the court.
The Montana Legislature placed the constitutional change on the June primary ballot. If successful, each justice would be elected from seven new judicial districts. Supporters argue the justices would be more responsive to local citizens and make sure each part of the state was represented on the court.
Comments (1) TotalUnderlying the frenzied coverage of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s ascendance to front-runner status is a practical question: Is there a path for him to win the Republican presidential nomination?
Yes, but it would be challenging, and experts call it unlikely. Here’s why.
Yes, but it would be challenging, and experts call it unlikely. Here’s why.
Comments (10) TotalRepublican presidential candidates sparred over national-security issues Tuesday night, differing sharply on a range of issues – from immigration to aid to Pakistan to the pace of withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The debate was the second focusing on foreign policy and national security issues in a little over a week. It was also the first since former House Speaker Newt Gingrich surged to the top of several polls.
The debate was the second focusing on foreign policy and national security issues in a little over a week. It was also the first since former House Speaker Newt Gingrich surged to the top of several polls.
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Almost 30 years ago a Canadian company wanted to build a coal mine six miles north of Glacier National Park, near the North Fork of the Flathead River. The result was a contentious battle spanning three decades and reaching the highest levels of government in both Canada and the United States.
Last week the issue came to a resolution in Canada as the British Columbia Parliament passed legislation prohibiting mining and energy extraction activities on almost 400,000 acres of land within the river basin.
Last week the issue came to a resolution in Canada as the British Columbia Parliament passed legislation prohibiting mining and energy extraction activities on almost 400,000 acres of land within the river basin.
Comments (1) TotalClick the image or use the arrows to see more photos from the Flathead County Courthouse renovation.
It’s moving month for county employees whose offices are in the renovated historic courthouse, where boxes of files line bare walls and oversized, red, leather-bound books occupy the floor of the commissioners’ chamber.
The books, which contain minutes from past commissioners’ meetings, will fill in the base layer of shelves that make up the back of the chamber, atop of which museum pieces will be housed in glass cases.
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| The Flathead County Commission listens to a presentation from County Planning Director BJ Grieve, right, on Nov. 21 in the Commissioners Chambers in Kalispell. - Molly Priddy/Flathead Beaco |
The Flathead County Commission intends to pursue an interim zoning district for the so-called doughnut planning area outside Whitefish.
During a Nov. 21 hearing, the commissioners said the recent vote in Whitefish to repeal the 2010 interlocal planning agreement between the city and the county has caused a dilemma for the county.
During a Nov. 21 hearing, the commissioners said the recent vote in Whitefish to repeal the 2010 interlocal planning agreement between the city and the county has caused a dilemma for the county.
Comments (2) TotalComments (15) TotalWASHINGTON – Congress' supercommittee conceded ignominious defeat Monday in its quest to conquer a government debt that stands at a staggering $15 trillion, unable to overcome deep and enduring political divisions over taxes and spending.
Stock prices plummeted at home and across debt-scarred Europe as the panel ended its brief, secretive existence. Republicans and Democrats alike pointed fingers of blame, maneuvering for political advantage in advance of 2012 elections less than a year away. Both sides agreed action was still required, somehow, and soon.
Stock prices plummeted at home and across debt-scarred Europe as the panel ended its brief, secretive existence. Republicans and Democrats alike pointed fingers of blame, maneuvering for political advantage in advance of 2012 elections less than a year away. Both sides agreed action was still required, somehow, and soon.
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waterman said: "It might mean that some just do not like successful people or accomplishments."
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