Archives for: March 2009, 12
March 12, 2009Analyst: Third of stimulus money is discretionary
HELENA — Although much of Montana's $870 million share of federal stimulus money is targeted for public works projects, lawmakers can spend $275 million of it as they wish under one condition, a key House committee learned Thursday. "...
Posted in: The Montana Standard on 03/12/09
What's in stimulus package? Kitchen sink, and then some
HELENA — There's probably something for everyone in the so-called "stimulus" spending package, from highway projects to state- employee payments to child care to license plates — and all for the low, low price of $870 million. Lawmak...
Posted in: The Montana Standard on 03/12/09
Legislature 2009: Panel kills bill narrowing appeals
HELENA - A House panel has killed one of the session's major bills that would narrow environmental appeals of development projects, but another such measure is still alive - and likely headed for passage. The bill that bit the dust in ...
Posted in: The Missoulian on 03/12/09
Colo. oil, gas rules getting regional attention
DENVER - Wildlife advocates in the Rockies who want a balance between protecting wildlife and energy development are watching as Colorado considers rules mandating that balance. Colorado legislators are considering about 100 new and revised regulatio...
Posted in: The Missoulian on 03/12/09
Committee: Use $275M for any legal purpose
HELENA - Although much of Montana’s $870 million share of federal stimulus money is targeted for public works projects, lawmakers can spend $275 million of it as they wish under one condition, a key House committee learned Thursday. &...
Posted in: The Missoulian on 03/12/09



