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Friday, Oct. 10 9 a.m. edition |
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"It appears the investment Envirocare made in hiring Rob Bishop as a lobbyist is really paying off now that he's a congressman."
Claire Geddes, of Utah Legislative Watch, on Utah Rep. Rob Bishop's support for a measure that would let a Utah firm bid on a contract to bury 30 million pounds of potent nuclear waste.
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In the Rockies today, Montana ranchers along the Big Blackfoot River have put together the purchase of a large tract of private timberland. The ranchers, who coalesced as the "Blackfoot Challenge," said buying a total of more than 87,000 acres of Plum Creek Timber Co. land is the only way to protect their traditional way of life. The Nature Conservancy will buy 40,780 acres in the first, $30 million phase and will eventually sell the land to a coalition of buyers yet to be decided -- most likely state and federal agencies and private individuals. The ranchers will also hold an option on another 47,933 acres. |
Rising demand, costs may cut health insurance for poor Montana kids Colorado governor defends limits on state spending Canadian firm to let Western gas production wane Wyoming congresswoman to run again New Mexico landowners lose suit over A-bomb site |
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Rockies today
Hot Alberta economy lures entrepreneurs out of retirement Alberta's booming economy has encouraged a flood of new small businesses, including those started by retired entrepreneurs in other provinces. Edmonton Journal; Oct. 10 Colorado may not need more budget cuts, governor says Colorado has collected more than $30 million more than analysts predicted, and Gov. Bill Owens said the unexpected surge could forestall $100 million in more budget cuts. Denver Post; Oct. 10 Energy bill change could prove profitable for Utah n-waste company Utah Rep. Rob Bishop is backing an amendment to the federal energy bill that would allow Envirocare of Utah to accept highly concentrated nuclear waste. Salt Lake Tribune; Oct. 10 Downtown Boise lacks only a resident middle class, experts say Downtown Boise has three of the four components experts say are necessary for a vibrant city center; what's missing is housing for middle-income residents. Idaho Statesman; Oct. 10 Montana ranchers push $30 million land buy from Plum Creek The Nature Conservancy will buy 40,000 acres of Plum Creek Timber Co. land in western Montana, with an option to buy 48,000 acres more, as part of area ranchers' plan to preserve their way of life. Missoulian; Oct. 10 Wyoming groups hope to ease conflicts between drillers, ranchers Wyoming ranchers' and oil and gas industry groups have launched an initiative to smooth the often-irate dialogue when company surveyors show up on private land. Billings Gazette (AP); Oct. 10 Opinion
Air Force can't shrug off Denver development's cleanup When construction crews found asbestos at the old Lowry Air Force Base, now one of Denver's largest developments, they reacted appropriately; it's the Air Force that refuses to pony up cleanup costs. Denver Post; Oct. 10 Raise for Idaho state workers a sound business decision Giving 19,000 Idaho state employees modest raises, the first in two years, would be an obvious decision in any large corporation. Idaho Statesman; Oct. 10 Santa Fe study reveals tough questions about water Santa Fe's long-overdue accounting of water demand shows that even at its low end, residents will need more water than the city can immediately supply. Santa Fe New Mexican; Oct. 10 Beyond the region
B.C. companies export logs to avoid U.S. lumber tax Almost one of every four sawlogs cut in British Columbia was exported last year, a record number that worried analysts said was due to the U.S. tariff on softwood lumber. Vancouver Sun; Oct. 10 Democratic candidates prefer to talk Iraq The Phoenix debate among nine Democratic candidates for president touched on immigration and other Western themes, but most of the liveliest debate was aimed at Wesley Clark. Washington Post; Oct. 10 In depth
Arizona sees signs of recovery with retailers' strength Wal-Mart is still Arizona's top employer, although the rest of the Top 100 list was shaken up during the past year; still, analysts said they see signs of a growing recovery. This link is to the index page of a series. Arizona Republic; Oct. 10 |
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