SOS News Digest

July 31, 2008

Montana news

Coalbed report due in few months
Billings Gazette

Commissioner says 2 Dems committed minor violations
Billings Gazette

Economists at UM revise state forecast
Billings Gazette

Lawyers argue over gravel pits
Billings Gazette

Farmers receive carbon credits
Billings Gazette

Expectations lowered for the state economy
Great Falls Tribune

MEIC back in court seeking files that may contain trade secrets
Great Falls Tribune

Drivers celebrate small dip in gas prices
Missoulian

Residency complaint goes before top official - Motta: Laslovich not part of district
Missoulian

Fish index
Missoula Independent

PACs Proliferate in Election Year
Flathead Beacon

Editorials

Crying shame: Reassessing the damage of Bush’s presidency
Missoula Independent

Will Seven-up Pete mine suits ever end?
Independent Record

Washington’s Scandals Spark False Sadness
Flathead Beacon

Federal News

House OKs bill to let FDA regulate tobacco
Billings Gazette

House bill beefs up product safety agency, restricts lead
Billings Gazette

Bison advocates aim to seed West
Billings Gazette

Wyoming senators keep donations
Billings Gazette

Bill expands Agent Orange care
Billings Gazette

Decision on recognition of Little Shell as tribe pushed back to January
Great Falls Tribune

Bush signs bill to provide $2B for Indian programs
Missoulian