Tuesday, July 2, 2013

FOX outlines Brian Schweitzer’s dark money ties

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According to FOX Business News former Montana governor and potential U.S. Senate candidate Brian Schweitzer in 2010 ( 2009 ?)set up a 501...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Will typically dull GOP officers convention offer any surprises? Eh … probably not.

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Political party officers conventions aren’t usually very exciting events. At an officer’s convention the party faithful gather to take a l...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Montana Supreme Court rules to send Barry Beach back to prison

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In a 4-3 decision, the Montana Supreme Court today reversed a lower court’s ruling granting Barry Beach, the man convicted in 1984 of a mu...
Friday, May 3, 2013

Attorney General intervenes in “false claims” case against former COPP Dave Gallik

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Attorney General Tim Fox’s office alerted a Missoula court Thursday that the state will intervene in a lawsuit against former Commissioner...
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Consider the Source: ALEC scientist says ‘enriching’ the atmosphere with CO2 is good for tomatoes

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Editor’s note: Beginning today I’m launching a new feature on the Lowdown called “Consider the Source.” I’ll examine an email or press relea...
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Eleven applicants vie for Commissioner of Political Practices post

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Eight men and three women have submitted applications to become the next commissioner of political practices. Current commissioner Jim Murr...