Montana NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Montanans eat less MT grown foods than in 1950's- July 11, 2008 Fuel costs are up and so is the price of food. Local nutrition specialists say it's important, now more than ever, that Montanans' eat food grown close to home.http://www.topix.net/state/mt/2008/07/montanans-eat-less-mt-grown-foods-than-in-1950s?from... Montana senator takes appropriations route to protect state phrase- July 10, 2008 Senate Finance Chairman Committee Max Baucus, D-Mont., took steps to continue a restriction on the trade-marking of the phrase "Last Best Place" --often used in reference to Montana -- when he inserted language ...http://www.topix.net/state/mt/2008/07/montana-senator-takes-appropriations-route-to-protec... Barry Beach: Montana's First Step in the Right Direction- July 9, 2008 Montana is finally taking a step in the right direction. It was reported July 1, 2008 that the Montana Supreme Court added Barry Beach s case to the upcoming docket.http://www.topix.net/state/mt/2008/07/barry-beach-montanas-first-step-in-the-right-directi... Coal train derails in Montana- July 8, 2008 A coal train derailed in Montana early Monday, sending the locomotive and one car partially into the Yellowstone River, Burlington Northern Santa Fe said.http://www.topix.net/state/mt/2008/07/coal-train-derails-in-montana?fromrss=1 Montana Triple-A offers gas saving tips- July 7, 2008 As gas prices continue to pinch the pockets of consumers, it makes sense to squeeze maximum efficient out of each tank.http://www.topix.net/state/mt/2008/07/montana-triple-a-offers-gas-saving-tips?fromrss=1 States set rules for cattle from Montana- July 6, 2008 BILLINGS - States worried about brucellosis are imposing strict rules on the import of Montana cattle, especially those from counties surrounding Yellowstone National Park.http://www.topix.net/state/mt/2008/07/states-set-rules-for-cattle-from-montana?fromrss=1 Southern Montana Electric Discussing Selling Power to Utility in Washington- July 5, 2008 Southern Montana Electric may have found an out-of-state buyer for power from the planned coal-fired Highwood Generating Station near Great Falls.http://www.topix.net/state/mt/2008/07/southern-montana-electric-discussing-selling-power-t... Obama looks to turn Montana blue in the fall- July 4, 2008 Only two Democratic presidential candidates have carried Montana since 1948. Barack Obama is betting he can do it in November.http://www.topix.net/state/mt/2008/07/obama-looks-to-turn-montana-blue-in-the-fall?fromrss... Guest Opinion: Split-State Status Wrong For Montana's Cattle Industry- July 3, 2008 In light of Montana's recent loss of brucellosis Class Free status, the Montana Stockgrowers Association would like to reiterate its opposition to split-state status as means for managing brucellosis in ...http://www.topix.net/state/mt/2008/07/guest-opinion-split-state-status-wrong-for-montanas-... State plans hearings for gray wolves- July 2, 2008 HELENA - The Montana wildlife department plans three hearings on proposed rules for managing gray wolves in the state, which is acquiring management responsibility from the federal government.http://www.topix.net/state/mt/2008/07/state-plans-hearings-for-gray-wolves?fromrss=1 |