4th of July Weekend

History

“Independence Day, or July 4, honors the birthday of the United States of America. On this day in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted at the Second Continental Congress. Today, Americans celebrate our nation’s independence with parades, fireworks, patriotic songs, and readings of the Declaration of Independence.”-USCIS  

Independence Day- For Kids

Topics in Chronicling America - 4th of July Celebrations, 1876-1911.

In Montana

No Fireworks at Fish, Wildlife & Parks Sites!

Celebrate 4th of July Weekend with a Host of Programs At Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park -July 2 to 5
(Whitehall, MT) – Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) celebrates the 4th of July weekend with a host of programs at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park on July 2nd to 5th.

Fireworks Viewing At Lone Pine State Park -Saturday, July 4, 2015, from 9pm to 11:30pm
(Kalispell, MT) – Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) will host a Fireworks Viewing at Lone Pine State Park on Saturday, July 4 from 9pm to 11:30pm.

117^th Arlee Esyapqeyni
“It's always a good feeling to reach this part of the year when we celebrate to follow the footprints of our elders. This is what it's all about! A time to celebrate! As we come into another year we as Native People always look forward to our ceremonial and traditional gatherings. And, the celebration is just one part of that important cycles of our lives. Our ancestors paved this cultural path for us and we continue paving this path for our future, leaving our faith and trust in the Great Spirit to guide us -- Johnny Arlee”

Events around western Montana for 4th of July weekend (Missoulian)

Montana Events

Alaska Eroding and Polar Bears Threatened/ BP $18 Billion Payment/ Employment

Helena Independent Record: New USGS report: Coastal erosion threatens northern Alaska
Northern Alaska Coastal Erosion Threatens Habitat and Infrastructure

Helena Independent Record: Study: Polar bears could feel global warming's sting by 2025
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Remain the Primary Threat to Polar Bears

Helena Independent Record: Gulf states reach $18.7 billion settlement with BP over 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Statement by Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch on the Agreement in Principle with BP to Settle Civil Claims for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Helena Independent Record: Solid hiring expected for June as US job market nears normal
Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment Summary

New MT Laws/ MT Constitution & Marriage/ Cuba/ Clinton's Emails

Missoulian: Scores of laws take effect with new budget year Wednesday
Bill to Chapter

Missoulian: Unenforceable gay marriage ban stays in state constitution
Constitution of Montana- Article XIII-General Provisions, Section 7. Marriage

Missoulian:  US, Cuba reach agreement to open embassies
Secretary Kerry Delivers Remarks on the Normalization of Relations with Cuba

Missoulian: Emails show top officials aware of Clinton's private address
Select Committee on Benghazi
Secretary Clinton Emails

Fire Danger/ Glacier Rim Fire/ Union Dues

Missoulian: Missoula County fire danger moves to 'extreme' ahead of holiday
FWP Restrictions, Closures, & Reopenings
National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook

Missoulian: Crews take jet boats to fight Glacier Rim spot fires
Glacier Rim Fire

Missoulian: Justices take up dispute over union fees
Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association

NO-14-915

Bitterroot National Forest Travel Plan/ Arizona Redistricting/ Power Plant Mercury

Missoulian: Bitterroot Forest says Ravalli commissioners lost chance to appeal travel plan
Bitterroot National Forest Travel Management Planning

Missoulian: Justices uphold Arizona's system for redistricting
Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Comm’n
“The people of Arizona turned to the initiative to curb the practice of gerrymandering and, thereby, to ensure that Members of Congress would have “an habitual recollection of their dependence on the people.” The Federalist No. 57, at 350 (J. Madison). In so acting, Arizona voters sought to restore “the core principle of republican government,” namely, “that the voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around.” Berman, Managing Gerrymandering, 83 Texas L. Rev. 781 (2005). The Elections Clause does not hinder that endeavor.”

Missoulian: Justices rule against EPA power plant mercury limits
Michigan v. EPA
“Appropriate and necessary” is a capacious phrase. Read naturally against the backdrop of established administrative law, this phrase plainly encompasses cost. It is not rational, never mind “appropriate,” to impose billions of dollars in economic costs in return for a few dollars in health or environmental benefits.”