Bison Range Public Meeting, Hurricane Harvey

Missoulian: Third public meeting set on Bison Range management plan

Public Meetings

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Missoula Public Library (Main Branch)
Large Meeting Room
301 East Main Street
Missoula, MT 59802
406 / 721 2665

Missoulian: Here's why meteorologists are so worried about Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey

Montana Radioactive Waste, Public Lands, Treatment Centers Keeping People Addicted

Missoulian: Montana moves to regulate radioactive oilfield waste sites

(Solid Waste Management) Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption - Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) Waste.
“Technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material (TENORM) is naturally occurring radioactive material whose radionuclide concentrations are increased by or as a result of past or present human practices.”

Missoulian: Study: Public lands bolster state’s economy

Montana’s Economy, Public Lands, and Competitive Advantage

Missoulian: Some treatment centers keep addicts hooked for insurance $$$
Seventy-Seven Charged in Southern District of Florida as Part of Largest Health Care Fraud Action in Department of Justice History
“Health care fraud schemes have real, long-term consequences for our South Florida community. Patients are being denied the quality of care that they deserve, doctors are turning a blind eye to their oaths, and taxpayer money is being diverted into the pockets of the greedy. Today’s announcement highlights South Florida’s united and ongoing law enforcement effort, culminating in charges against more than twenty percent of the national defendants, to thwart evolving schemes and combat the unlawful distribution of opioids and prescriptions drugs.”

Montana Air Quality

Missoulian: Update: 'A phenomenally awful year' - No relief from smoke in sight

Today’s Air
Air Quality Discussion

“It's bad out there, folks.  The Lolo Peak, Sunrise, Liberty and Rice Ridge fires were all really active last night, and that led to new smoke that ended up trapped under the inversion.  Conditions in Florence are beyond Hazardous right now.  The Lolo Peak Fire continued is southward push, and it is swamping the Florence area with smoke. ”

Habitat protection, Lolo Peak

Image of pheasant from https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/upland-game/wma-pheasant-stocking

Missoulian: Habitat protection, enhancement plays key role in upland bird numbers

MT Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program

Missoulian: Update: Lolo Peak fire keeps menacing foothills homes
Montana InciWeb
Lolo Peak Fire

Lolo Fires, Cyber Command

Missoulian: Lolo Peak fire grows, destroys buildings; firefighters brace for "critical day''

Burdette Fire	Wildfire	Lolo National Forest	Active	649	7 min. ago
Lolo Peak Fire	Wildfire	Lolo National Forest	Active	18,896	8 min. ago
Sunrise Fire	Wildfire	Lolo National Forest	Active	22,309	10 min. ago
Liberty Fire	Wildfire	Flathead Agency	Active	5,671	23 min. ago
Rice Ridge Fire	Wildfire	Lolo National Forest	Active	12,861	28 min. ago
Sapphire Complex	Wildfire	Lolo National Forest	Active	33,445	34 min. ago

Missoulian: Trump approves plan to create independent cyber command

Statement by President Donald J. Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command

Lolo Peak Fire, EpiPen Settlement, Trump's Beautiful Statues

Missoulian: Update: Lolo Peak fire's evacuation orders, warnings now include 1,150 homes

Montana InciWeb: Lolo Peak Fire

Missoulian: EpiPen maker finalizes settlement for government overcharges

Mylan Agrees to Pay $465 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability for Underpaying EpiPen Rebates
“Pharmaceutical companies Mylan Inc. and Mylan Specialty L.P. have agreed to pay $465 million to resolve claims that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly misclassifying EpiPen as a generic drug to avoid paying rebates owed primarily to Medicaid, the Justice Department announced today. Mylan Inc. and Mylan Specialty L.P. are both wholly owned subsidiaries of Mylan N.V., which is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.”

Missoulian: Trump decries monument removals, 'history ripped apart'

Donald J. Trump

“Sad to see the history and culture of our great country being ripped apart with the removal of our beautiful statues and monuments. You..... ..can't change history, but you can learn from it. Robert E Lee, Stonewall Jackson - who's next, Washington, Jefferson? So foolish! Also... ...the beauty that is being taken out of our cities, towns and parks will be greatly missed and never able to be comparably replaced!”

Defunding Planned Parenthood, NAFTA

Missoulian: Federal appeals court panel rules Arkansas can block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood of AR, etc.  v.  Cindy Gillespie
“On August 14, 2015, Governor Hutchinson of Arkansas directed the Department to terminate its Medicaid provider agreements with Planned Parenthood. The Governor said in a public statement that it was “apparent . . . after the recent revelations on the actions of Planned Parenthood, that this organization does not represent the values of the people of our state and Arkansas is better served by terminating any and all existing contracts with them.” Context makes clear that the “recent revelations” to which the Governor referred were video recordings released by the Center for Medical Progress that purported to show employees of other Planned Parenthood affiliates discussing the sale of fetal tissue for profit.”

Missoulian: US demands big NAFTA changes, setting stage for tough talks

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
“On May 18, 2017, following consultations with relevant Congressional committees, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer informed Congress that the President intends to commence negotiations with Canada and Mexico with respect to the NAFTA. Through these negotiations, the United States seeks to support higher-paying jobs in the United States and to grow the U.S. economy by improving U.S. opportunities to trade with Canada and Mexico….
For more information regarding upcoming key dates prior to commencement of negotiations, click here.”