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Montana daily news roundup

Red ink predicted for state budget

By Charles S. Johnson, Billings Gazette

The state's general-fund budget will be in the red by mid-2011, a new revenue forecast predicted Monday.
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Jefferson County touts bid for home

By John Harrington, Billings Gazette

A new home for veterans is planned for southwest Montana, and Jefferson County officials think Boulder is the best place for it.
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No bid on state's Otter Creek coal — but an expression of interest
By Mike Dennison, Billings Gazette

The only "bid" submitted Monday to lease 570 million tons of state-owned coal in southeastern Montana's Otter Creek Valley turned out to be no bid.   Read More
Wildlife agency takes up lead ammo ban this week
By Jennifer McKee, Billings Gazette

Rob Domenech and his research associates didn't know what they were looking for when they started testing the blood of golden eagles along Montana's Rocky Mountain Front three years ago.   Read More
Climate stance criticized
By Amy Wold, The Advocate (Baton Rouge)

Eight state environmental groups sent a letter to Gov. Bobby Jindal last week asking the state stop acting "in an obstructionist manner on climate change."   Read More
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Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D)
Elected: November 2004, 2008
Term expires: January 2013

 

State capital: Helena
State nickname: The Treasure State
Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger (R)
Secretary of State Linda McCulloch (D)
Attorney General Steve Bullock (D)
Senate President: Robert Story (R)
House Speaker: Bob Bergren (D)
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