On vacation. This blog will not be updated again until July 13th.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Friday, July 3, 2015
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
In
Montana
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.
117th 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”
“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”
Thursday, July 2, 2015
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
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
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
Statement by Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch on the Agreement in Principle with BP to Settle Civil Claims for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
New MT Laws/ MT Constitution & Marriage/ Cuba/ Clinton's Emails
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
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
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.”
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.”
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.”
Friday, June 26, 2015
Adopting Sexual Assault Policy/ Same-Sex Marriage Legal/ Payment in Lieu of Taxes/ Career Criminal Law
Missoulian: AG:
Let's extend Missoula's model for sexual assault investigations, prosecutions
statewide
Missoula County Attorney’s Office, Sexual Assault Policy & Procedure Manual
Missoula County Attorney’s Office, Sexual Assault Policy & Procedure Manual
Missoulian: Supreme Court
ruling affirms gay marriage in Montana
Obergefell v. Hodges
“The fundamental liberties protected by the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause extend to certain personal choices central to individual dignity and autonomy, including intimate choices defining personal identity and beliefs. See, e.g., Eisenstadt v. Baird, 405 U. S. 438, 453; Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U. S. 479, 484–486. Courts must exercise reasoned judgment in identifying interests of the person so fundamental that the State must accord them its respect. History and tradition guide and discipline the inquiry but do not set its outer boundaries. When new insight reveals discord between the Constitution’s central protections and a received legal stricture, a claim to liberty must be addressed. Applying these tenets, the Court has long held the right to marry is protected by the Constitution.”
Obergefell v. Hodges
“The fundamental liberties protected by the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause extend to certain personal choices central to individual dignity and autonomy, including intimate choices defining personal identity and beliefs. See, e.g., Eisenstadt v. Baird, 405 U. S. 438, 453; Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U. S. 479, 484–486. Courts must exercise reasoned judgment in identifying interests of the person so fundamental that the State must accord them its respect. History and tradition guide and discipline the inquiry but do not set its outer boundaries. When new insight reveals discord between the Constitution’s central protections and a received legal stricture, a claim to liberty must be addressed. Applying these tenets, the Court has long held the right to marry is protected by the Constitution.”
Missoulian: Western
Montana counties welcome federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes
State Payments
Montana Payments
State Payments
Montana Payments
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