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$1.7
“The bison, like the bald eagle, has for
many years been a symbol of America for its strength, endurance and dignity, re ecting the pioneer spirit of our country. It makes sense for this noble animal to serve as our national mammal.”
MILLION
Estimated budget shortfall for White sh’s new city hall, which is under construction. Overruns have been attributed to higher- than-expected costs for materials and labor and a bookkeeping error.
$ 37.51
Price per barrel of oil in New York on Dec. 8, approaching the lowest level since early 2009. “The energy sector has done a good job grappling with mid-$40 oil, but it’s tougher as you go under $40,” said Doug Cote, chief market strategist at Voya Investment Management. “The energy sector is having trouble adapting.”
North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven, lead sponsor of National Bison Legacy Act, which the Senate passed to make the bison the country’s national mammal.
“Angela is smart and ambitious, but seemed frustrated with the role of lieutenant governor, and that was disruptive to our work for Montana.”
Montana Gov.
Steve Bullock to Lee Newspapers in response to inquiries about Lt. Gov. Angela McLean’s departure. McLean left the governor’s o ce
to work at the O ce
of the Commissioner
of Higher Education. Bullock is now searching for his third lieutenant governor.
7 Sold-out showings of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at Signature Theatres in Kalispell, including six on Thursday when the lm premieres, as of Dec. 10. The movie theater has scheduled 19 separate showings on Friday in digital and 3D.
THIS WEEK’S POLLS FROM FLATHEADBEACON.COM
DO YOU PLAN ON GETTING A FLU SHOT?
TOTAL VOTES
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT COST OVERRUNS FOR THE WHITEFISH CITY HALL PROJECT?
TOTAL VOTES
DO YOU PLAN ON SEEING THE NEW STAR WARS?
TOTAL VOTES
THE GOOD
SNOW
It doesn’t feel like winter until the rst big snowfall, and last weekend provided that wintry sensation. The mountains received over 10 inches of snow and more is in the forecast!
THE BAD
EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency engaged in “covert propaganda” in violation of federal law when it used social media to urge the public to support the controversial Clean Water Act, according to the Government Accountability O ce.
186
145
206
46% YES 6
54% NO
61% YES
44% YES
56% NO *READER POLLS ARE NOT SCIENTIFIC
39% NO
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