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KTVQ welcomed Sonic to the Heights a week or so ago. That was 14 March. We checked it out 10 days later on 24 March. It was still crowded with cars at around mid-day. Although they have had some funny commercials when they weren’t open, the burgers today were only average at best. Maybe the hot dogs will be better. Or sometimes it just takes a few weeks for the (more…)

The affordable health care law that Obama signed into law, known as Obamacare, is making headway through out the states.  As Montana and other states are trying to repeal that law, other states are trying to set up insurance exchanges before the federal government does it for them. Some feel that Montana is providing another option directly to the people by passing legislation that allows them to go out of state to receive their own insurance instead of  (more…)

Rep. Matt Rosendale, who represents House District 38, gives a weekly update.

I started this week off with a presentation in front of the Senate Natural Resources Committee for HB 402. I carried this bill through the House and it protects proposed sand and gravel operations from zoning regulations which are enacted after they have begun the permit process. I received good feedback and am optimistic about it moving forward. This type of legislation allows us to develop our resources and create jobs.

 This week brought (more…)

Well, Montana has hit the spotlight in regards to reprioritizing things that are important to Montana.  Apparently, it caught headlines when others saw that MT cut appropriations for the next biennium by about 6% which is unprecedented.  In fact, it might be a first for showing other states an example in saying thank you, but no thank you.  Anyhow, here is the link to the article.  Its by the small and (more…)