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Thursday, Feb. 13 9 a.m. edition |
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"This is one of the great diversions that takes us away from things we need to be doing."
Utah Rep. David Cox, R-Lehi, one of four legislators who voted against a bill that requires middle and high school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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In the Rockies today, amid the growing threat of war, increasing concern over oil markets, dwindling water supplies and disappearing state revenue, it's comforting to see that some things remain relatively constant. British Columbia, for example, has for several years been recognized as the place in Canada -- and maybe on the continent, though we lack those figures -- where you are most likely to see a UFO. A group based in Manitoba has been collecting UFO sightings since 1989, and in 2002, Canadians reported 483 separate incidents. And while New Brunswick may claim the most dramatic report, a saucer with flashing lights and brightly lit windows observed at length by a couple in a car, British Columbia excelled in quantity. B.C. residents accounted for nearly two-thirds of all Canadian reports, and "officials" said the presence of two UFO organizations probably doesn't account for the whole increase. The truth, like an average snowpack and legislative support for tax increases, is out there. |
BIA cites Montana tribal court for repeated infractions Report says proposed New Mexico mine would impact sacred lake Utah land board not taken with plan to put n-waste on state property Salt Lake City finds itself in a budget hole Montana governor won't defer tax cuts to free up more money |
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Rockies today
Alberta oilsands give Canada big share of global reserves Alberta's oilsands were added to the calculation for the first time last year, boosting North America's share of world oil reserves to 18 percent from 5 percent. Calgary Herald; Feb. 13
Utah will require every middle school and high school student to recite the Pledge of Allegiance once a week, under a bill that passed the House and awaits only the governor's signature. Salt Lake Tribune; Feb. 13 Nevada judge tosses county's growth limits A judge has nullified Douglas County's voter-approved limits on growth, ruling that a 1996 growth-management plan was sufficient. Reno Gazette-Journal; Feb. 13
Colorado's Supreme Court is considering arguments on whether to allow jurors to pose written questions during criminal trials, a hotly contested issue that would represent a dramatic change in procedure. Denver Post; Feb. 13 Wyoming House overwhelmingly approves bill to shoot wayward wolves The Wyoming House passed, 56-2, a wolf-management bill that would allow limited hunting in wilderness areas and an open season on predators elsewhere. Billings Gazette (AP); Feb. 13 B.C. again reports most UFOs British Columbia again led Canada for the most UFO sightings in the year, and 2002 set a record with 483 incidents across the nation -- a 30 percent increase. Toronto Globe and Mail; Feb. 13 Opinion
Resistance to Idaho campaign reform is shortsighted Idaho has a chance to finance political campaigns with a public trust fund, instead of from special interests, but some legislators would kill the effort before it fairly begins. Idaho Falls Post Register; Feb. 13 Beyond the Region
Drought aid to come from conservation funds U.S. House and Senate conferees agreed to allocate $3.1 billion in drought relief for farmers and ranchers, but they took the money from a fledgling program intended to promote better stewardship. Great Falls Tribune (AP); Feb. 13 In depth
New Plains pioneers patch together local government, services Waning populations in most Great Plains states have stretched essential services over much greater distances and a much thinner tax base. Third in a series. Christian Science Monitor; Feb. 13 |
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