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HELENA, Montana — Earlier today, at a meeting of the Montana Legislative Audit Committee, Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) President James Brown thanked the Legislative Audit Division for recognizing substantial improvements in PSC operations and governance in a recent performance audit report on the agency. The report, entitled, "Reinforcing improvements in Public Service Regulation," recognizes the work done by the PSC to improve its governance and operations in recent years and encourages the Commission to seek additional support f...
By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press The Bureau of Land Management this week released a plan to bring utility-scale solar energy projects to five western states that currently lack a framework for permitting such projects. The plan is the result of a year-long effort by the agency to solicit input on what considerations should be foregrounded in the permitting process as it opens federal lands in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington and Oregon to solar development. The BLM, which manages one-tenth of the land in the nation, and 9% of the land...
The FBI and the State of Montana arrived in Montana on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 to inform everyone of several scams currently bilking everyone out of thousands of dollars. Three representatives spoke at the Musselshell County Community Commons to a crowd of over 50 gathered for the senior meal, then again at Homes on the Range for several of the residents in their meeting space. Blair Stapleton, Montana Investor Education and Public Outreach Coordinator; Rebecca Leary, FBI Community Outreach...
Guided ranger walks offered at Pictograph Cave State Park every Saturday in February BILLINGS –Pictograph Cave State Park, located just southeast of Billings at 3401 Coburn Road, is offering ranger-led walking tours every Saturday in February. Walks will be ¾ mile in length and last approximately one hour. The interpretive walking tours will begin at 2 p.m. on the visitor center patio. Participants should dress for the weather and be prepared for potential snow and ice on the trail. Advanced reg...
Roundup Community Partners welcomed Mayor Sandra Jones to a Community Coffee discussion at the Musselshell County Senior on the evening of January 22, 2024 regarding Roundup's growth policy. Also in attendance were Musselshell County Commissioners Mike Goffena and Mike Turley, real estate appraiser Gary Barta, and Cody Marxer from Great West Engineering. Ms. Marxer gave a detailed explanation of the city's growth policy, which includes housing planning and is separate from any plans for the...
HELENA - Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a lawsuit asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to declare President Biden's new Clean Air Act rule, which will reduce states' discretion on how to best regulate existing emissions sources including power plants and oil and gas wells, unlawful. The lawsuit is the 37th that Attorney General Knudsen has filed against the Biden administration. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's rule, "Adoption and Submittal of State Plans for Designated Facilities: Implementing...
A new way to connect with your legislators There's a new resource available to the public to stay up to speed on what is happening at the Legislature that I'd like to make you aware of. Last year, the Senate Republican caucus launched an email newsletter that anyone can subscribe to receive. It's free, is sent once a month during the interim before next year's legislative session, and you can subscribe or unsubscribe at any time. The newsletter is an official government resource, which means it'll never be campaigning for anyone, ask you for...
If I don’t Have Presidential Immunity, Neither Do Biden, Obama or Clinton The words presidential immunity are not in the Constitution. What is in Article II is the required presidential oath to “faithfully execute the Office of President” and “to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.” This with “he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed,” make the president the custodian of the Constitution. Section 4, of the same Article identifies the major intolerable threats to the executive branch as “Tr...
A few weeks ago I was reviewing the WEF meeting of the globalists in Davos Switzerland earlier this year. During my reading I came across a strange statement made by the World Economic Forum founder, Klaus Schwab. During his speeches at this meeting he talked about how the world would be taken over by aliens. I thought that is a strange thing to say. Just what did he mean in his shared thought? Most of us when we think of the word aliens we think of strange beings from outer space or those illegal aliens crossing into our country. In one of...
Commissioners January 26, 2024 Agenda 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes *PUBLIC COMMENT ON SEVERAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS* **8:45** Public Comment on any public matter within the jurisdiction of the Commissioners that is NOT on the Agenda New Business and Resolutions approved and voted on by the Commission. Review and sign the 2024/2025 PCT Renewal Scheduled Property AcAcknowledgement Form. Review and sign Resolution 2024-7 calling for and Election on the Question of a Local Government Review and Establishing a Study...
Commissioner January 5, 2024 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Clerk & Recorder Tomassi. Commissioner Goffena, Commissioner Turley and Commissioner Pancratz present. Ms. Tomassi said the meeting was open for nominations. Commissioner Pancratz nominated Commissioner Turley as Chairman of the Commission. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Commissioner Goffena nominated Commissioner Pancratz as Vice Chairman of the Commission. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried. No public comment. Commissioner Pancratz...
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On Thursday January 25th, the Melstone Broncs hosted the Broadview/Lavina Pirates, the JV girls won 36-15, the JV boys won 39-13, the Varsity girls won 50-29 and the Varsity boys won 86-43. On Friday January 26th, the Broncs traveled to Forsyth to face the Dogies, the JV girls won 18-10, the Varsity girls won 60-21 and the Varsity boys won 54-34....
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Commissioner January 12, 2024 minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Turley. Commissioner Pancratz and Commissioner Goffena were present. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the agenda for the day after removing item #2 to review and sign Resolution 2024-7 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MILL LEVY FOR THE STATE EQUALIZATION, COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL EQUALIZATION AND COUNTY ELEMENTARY EQUALIZATION MILL LEVY AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, from the days...
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Joining several of the nation's Republican governors at the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Governor Greg Gianforte today reaffirmed his commitment to defending Montanans' Second Amendment-protected rights. "In Montana, we're proud of our state and nation's rich Second Amendment heritage," Gov. Gianforte said. "We'll keep Montana a sanctuary for freedom and free enterprise, and we'll always defend the right of law-abiding Montanans to keep and bear arms." During the forum, the g...
KoBurn Hoge of Winnett is an outstanding member of the Fergus Wrestling Club. Koburn Hoge took third place in the 8U Bantam 49 bracket with four pins and one decision win. "I am proud of our kids," said Miles Fox, Head Coach of Fergus Wrestling Club. "We wrestled well for our first tournaments."...
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing YIELD: 12 servings. We've enjoyed a few hearty breakfast casseroles while visiting an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the ladies told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it to create this quick and easy breakfast casserole my family loves. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana Ingredients 1 pound sliced bacon, diced 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes...
