<p><strong>State Sen. Chas Vincent</strong>, R-Libby, talks about Senate Bill 262 — the tribal water compact — before the Senate Judiciary Committee at the State Capitol in Helena on Monday. (AP photo)</p>
February 16, 2015
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Fans, foes sound off on Flathead water compact
During a marathon Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Monday in Helena, a bill to ratify the water rights compact for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes drew scores of farmers, ranchers, tribal members, lawyers, Realtors and others passionately advocating for both sides of the controversial issue.