Archive for January, 2010
by jhwygirl I can’t even follow it all as it’s played out over the last year or so – hell, you’d need a multi-post series – but the number of questionable things in this Missoulian story leave me with little comfort that things are going to get better. Earlier this month, the Chicks-n-Chap’s breast cancer [...]
by jhwygirl I almost titled this On That Note…, considering my last post…. Missoulian reporter Keila Szpaller has a post up at her blog Missoula Red Tape, noting an end to DUI defendants being able to (basically) pick a judge. Judge Louden, many think (especially those in the city attorney’s office), is too lenient with [...]
by jhwygirl The growing need for food assistance is busting the seams of the Missoula Food Bank over there on 3rd Street, near Bernie’s Bakery, and they are looking for some warehouse space. Inexpensive or no cost/donation. Perhaps an arrangement where the rental cost below market is a combination rent + donation? The Missoula Food [...]
by Pete Talbot Montana’s Sen. Max Baucus isn’t all bad. He’s pro-choice, advanced good legislation on the Rocky Mountain Front and secured funding for the housing, education and medical needs of Montanans. He’s also been instrumental in helping many good Democrats get elected to office in our state. So it is with some trepidation that [...]
by Pete Talbot Since the Heritage Foundation isn’t conservative enough, Libertarians have established dozens of their own “think tanks.” I discovered this after Googling the Independence Institute, Rob Natelson’s new home. The UM professor is leaving the law school, where he taught constitutional law, for this Libertarian think tank in Colorado. Natelson ran for Montana [...]
by jhwygirl Highlighting the value of top-notch legislators, this past legislative session saw the passage of HB678, which revised gravel pit/opencut mining laws in a way that is getting some pretty good reviews in this Great Falls Tribune story. Under a new public notice requirement included in House Bill 678, which was approved in 2009, [...]
by Pete Talbot The letter below, sent by an alert reader who wishes to remain anonymous, has been making the rounds on the tubes. It is in no way meant to make light of the suffering occurring in Haiti. The tragedy there is beyond our imagination. I post this to show the callousness of televangelist [...]
by Pete Talbot By giving corporations the same rights as citizens, the U.S. Supreme Court guarantees a less-than-level playing field in upcoming elections. A majority on the court (this would be mainly your Reagan/Bush/Bush appointees) overturned much of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance act. Here’s the story, and how each justice voted. Of course, labor unions [...]
by jhwygirl If coal creates such awesome tax revenue and 1,000′s of high paying jobs and all that good stuff, why is there a severance tax that provides direct funding to communities directly affected by the impacts of coal mining and its industry-run-amok practices? I mean, shouldn’t the jobs and increased tax revenues that come [...]
by jhwygirl I commiserate with Matt when he says “I needed some good news today” – which, incidentally, is a post about good news in an area overseen by one of the few on my very short list of bright lights in elected officials – Denise Juneau. That would be elected officials. My list for [...]
by Pete Talbot Filing deadline isn’t until March 15 at 5 p.m. but there are already some interesting developments in Missoula area races. First, a little flip-flop. Democratic Rep. Teresa Henry has filed for termed-out Democratic Sen. Carolyn Squires’ seat (SD 48). And Ms. Squires has filed for Ms. Henry’s house seat (HD 96). Teresa [...]
by jhwygirl It’s election season, yes it is! Ellie Hill, attorney, business owner, and Missoula’s most tireless advocate for the homeless is kicking up her level of community activism and throwing in for Dave McAlpin’s seat, who won’t be seeking re-election. No one can dispute Ms. Hill’s tenacity and hard work. As executive director of [...]
by jhwygirl Boy, sure hope the Governor doesn’t read this Missoulian article, otherwise he’ll have to head to town to protest the expenditure. Of course – Drudge hasn’t picked up on it yet. Neither has Fox News. So maybe we’re in the clear.
by jhwygirl Bryce Bennett hasn’t officially announced his run for Montana House District 92 yet – that comes at 5:30 p.m. this Tuesday at the Worden House at 328 East Pine – yet he’s already received the endorsement of state Superintendent of Public Instruction (and currently 4&20 b’bird ranked #1 Democrat in the state) Denise [...]
by jhwygirl The Special Olympics Five Valley’s Winter Games will be held this month – January 26th and 27th – at Lost Trail Powder Mountain. Volunteers are needed to staff a number of positions. This is a great way to get out, enjoy the sun, meet some great people, and help contribute towards a wonderful [...]
by jhwygirl Google has an easy page with easy ways to donate to several organizations. One of the easiest is text messaging. You can text message “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts You can also text message “YELE” to 501501 to donate $5 to Yele Haiti’s Earthquake Relief efforts. You’ll [...]
by jhwygirl The importance of net neutrality can not be overstated – the ability to access anything from any provider is key to the free flow of information. Allowing corporate control over what can arguably be called one of the last truly free places where ideas are exchanged freely would be a tragedy for free [...]
by jhwygirl The joint interim Water Policy Committee meets this Wednesday and Thursday to discuss water issues. Day one is pretty much water permitting and exempt wells, while Thursday will encompass coalbed methane (CBM) and its water-related issues. You can listen or watch the sessions live by streaming from links on the legislative main page [...]
by jhwygirl Since when did Renee Mitchell ever give a ^#&* whether a developer was going to be able to “stay afloat”? Good lord, the false trolling that woman will go through trying to scare up a big green ugly monster on something like a $5,000,000 grant to a developer who is going to rehab [...]
by jhwygirl Well, the City of Bozeman didn’t waste any time did they? Just last Friday newspapers across the state brought us the news that the City of Bozeman was going to take up consideration of extending protections for sexual orientation and gender identity to its employees. Well, tonight, amid the showdown in Big Sky [...]
by jhwygirl Deadline for application is Thursday, January 14th for the following county commissioner appointed board positions: Three Consolidated Planning Board seats One Lolo Community Council seat One Big Sky Park Stewardship committee seat Three Consolidated Planning Board seats and one Lolo Community Council seat? The Lolo Community Council seat is interim until it can [...]
by jhwygirl The Montana Medical Grower’s Association, in conjunction with Montana Botanical Analysis is presenting a series of lectures January 11 and 12th which will feature noted medical marijuana scientist Dr. Arno Hazekamp from the University of Leiden, The Netherlands. Beginning at noon on Monday, the Montana Medical Grower’s Association will offer presentations of various [...]
by jhwygirl I’ll be following this story. They had to apprehend the husband. I’ll also be be thinking about this previous post.
by jhwygirl Missoula County Commissioners will be meeting Wednesday at 10:30 a.m, in room 201 at the County Courthouse to further discuss the revisions to the polling closure and precinct consolidation proposal. As some may recall, the Missoula Board of County Commission met December 16th to a packed hearing of people concerned about the proposal [...]
by jhwygirl I don’t write about affordable housing enough, although some of you might disagree. It can’t be overstated, though, and having affordable housing in any community is key to facilitating economic growth and development. Missoula is going to continue to have a hell of a time attracting good paying sustainable jobs until such time [...]
by jhwygirl Well. The state has a very nifty website on Montana’s stimulus funding. It’s very easy to see how much is being spent and where it’s being spent. $123,000,000, for example, being spent in Missoula County. Quite helpful. Great website.
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