GOVERNMENT

Hit harder by the economic downturn than either cities or states, counties are feeling pressure from all sides, leading many to reexamine county functions altogether.

The single most important thing overall that state government can do for the tech industry is produce people with intellectual capability to produce new products.

That’s why giving our children an opportunity to be proficient in science, technology and math is probably the single most important thing our state can do to help the state technology industry.

"This is a model that’s being used by private enterprise all over America. What corporate America has found is that when you have your own health care facility, and the physicians, the nurse practitioners are paid a salary, not a piece of the action, or aren’t paid for how many procedures they can gin up, you actually get better health care … and it saves money." Gov. Brian Schweitzer

"Our rural classrooms, sheriffs and county roads depend on this program as a lifeline to keep essential services running. This is a part of the federal government’s responsibility to counties that are home to large areas of national forest lands which is why I fought so hard to see the program extended," said Baucus.

"Individuals with disabilities should have, to the maximum extent possible, the same opportunities as all others do: to live close to family and friends; to live independently and in safe communities; to engage in productive employment; and to participate in community life." Governor Jack Markell, Delaware
National Governors Association Chair, 2012-2013

"This looks and smells a lot like utility deregulation," Schweitzer said, referring to a 1997 bill that deregulated Montana’s electrical industry and eventually led to the demise of the former Montana Power Co.