(KPAX) HELENA — At a marathon hearing Wednesday evening, the bill meant to encourage NorthWestern Energy to acquire a larger share of the Colstrip 4 power plant came under withering criticism, as a “corporate bailout” that could fleece the company’s ratepayers. Critics, including two public service commissioners, blasted Senate Bill 379 as a measure that would wipe out 100 … [Read more...] about Critics blast NorthWestern Energy/Colstrip bill … again … during nighttime hearing

Trappers are backing a bill to ask voters to approve a Constitutional amendment to make trapping a right. But the bill also extends that right to hunting and fishing to increase the likelihood it would pass. This week, Rep. Paul Fielder, R-Thompson Falls, told the Senate Fish and Game committee that the reason he wanted House Bill 367 to pass is to prevent wildlife advocacy … [Read more...] about Proposed Constitutional amendment wants to make trapping a right