Archive of Montana on Wednesday October 28, 2009
MT: Investigator finds no prison discrimination
By The Associated Press, Billings Gazette
A state human rights investigator has thrown out a complaint alleging that Montana's only private prison discriminated against American Indians who want to practice native religious ceremonies.
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MT: State holds influenza summit on Internet
By Charles S. Johnson, Missoulian
State, local and tribal health officials in 71 locations across Montana participated in an influenza summit Tuesday via the Internet and heard Gov. Brian Schweitzer and top state health officials discuss the state's planning and response to the virus.
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MT: In-state software offered for less
By Jennifer McKee, Billings Gazette
HELENA - If it gets final approval, a company that intends to send some Montana state government work to foreign workers overseas will cost taxpayers almost $6 million more than would have a company that proposed to do the same work entirely with Montana employees.
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WY: Little consensus at states energy meeting in Wyo.
By Ben Neary, The Associated Press, The Idaho Statesman (Boise)
JACKSON, Wyo. — Lawmakers from around the West have wrapped up a three-day symposium on energy issues without reaching consensus on tough questions about how to address carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants.
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