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Friday, January 30th, 2009Lawmakers in Helena are considering a bill that would change how bison are managed in Montana.
In 1995, the Montana Legislature took management of bison from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and gave it to the Department of Livestock.
Now, two Bozeman lawmakers are leading the charge to give control of bison back to […]
Here we go again: Brian Schweitzer and his love of moderate/soft Republicans (RINOs)
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Gov. Brian Schweitzer on Friday criticized Republican leaders for stalling on budget votes and vowed to start working with individual legislators to speed things up.
“I have been elected in (all) 100 legislative districts,” he said of his 2008 re-election. “I won every one. Whatever legislator who happens to be here is my partner. I’m going […]
What is the Left’s obsession with medical marijuana?!…OR…Forbes lists Missoula among U.S. ‘Drug Capitals’
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009Caught this on the local news last night:
An online article released this week is singling out Missoula as having one of the highest rates for illicit drug use in the United States.
Montana News Station’s Irina Cates spoke to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and agents say they are not surprised by the report, although they say […]
“Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.”
Monday, January 26th, 2009Or Rule 13 in Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals.
Rush points out how President Obama is using the above to marginalize Republicans and increase Democrat power.
Left in the West is constantly utilizing that strategy… I’m not going to even link to anything specific since you see it in almost every posting.
It amazed me to hear the moaning […]
UPDATE: Robyn Driscoll’s Bill to Kill Dogs Now Dead….
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009Aww….that’s a shame.
An Update to my posting from earlier tonight:
HB 191 was tabled in committee late this afternoon.
Robyn Driscoll’s efforts to kill Pitt bulls went down in a glorious blaze with a Committee vote of 17-1 (the lone yay vote was Ms. Driscoll herself). Apparently, three individuals spoke on behalf of the asinine legislation, […]
Be careful…if Robyn Driscoll doesn’t like your dog, she might have it put down….
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009Another piece of “if I don’t like it, it should be banned” legislation from Mrs. Robyn Driscoll.
From what I’ve heard out of Helena, House members have been inundated with letters in opposition to HB 191.
At today’s Local Government hearing, Ms. Driscoll was quoted:
“This is similar to the differences between a firecracker and a hand grenade. […]
UPDATE: 51-48–Trapping Education Bill passed by MT House
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009The post from yesterday discussed the 2nd reading of the bill on the floor…3rd reading occurred late yesterday.
I’ll restate facts, a few within the Republican ranks had to cross the aisle to allow passage since Democrats generally vote with their caucus. This time, the Republican crossover allowed a few Democrats cover to vote differently […]
51-47: Trapping Education Bill passed by MT House
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009HELENA – The House endorsed plans Monday to require trapping education for new wildlife trappers and to tighten standards for fur dealers.Supporters say trapping enthusiasts were seeking the education requirement as a way to make sure everyone understands how to properly follow the law. That bill was endorsed by the House on a 51-47 vote, […]
Friday Randomness
Friday, January 16th, 2009Starting locally and going wider:
A list of Stage two bills to battle, some with hearing dates…
Then, a list of upcoming (and awful) legislation.
And in other states’ news: Tom Hanks isn’t too fond of Mormons.
Moving on to bigger, but less important things, IMO:
Nationally…
Bitter-clingers are in fear of the coming Obama-Nation while gun manufacturers can […]
Stupid-ass Legislation of the Day…
Sunday, January 11th, 2009I’ve got two today…
HB 68 sponsored by Robin Hamilton (D-Missoula): Revise stop requirements for bicycles:
Section 2. Section 61-8-338, MCA, is amended to read:
“61-8-338. Method of giving hand-and-arm signals.
(b) Hand and arm signals need not be given by a person […]