11 March 2016
Legislative filings update, raw milk sickens legislators, bottled H2O
Local legislative updates. Lisa Morrow switched from the House District 8 to the House District 6 Democratic primary. C Paige Rappleye filed for the HD-8 Democratic primary. HD-6 (map) is safe from a Democratic victory.
I haven’t found much about Jack Kearns, who filed for the Republican primary in House District 5. He shares a famous name, however. Jack “Doc” Kearns was heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey’s manager.
Democrat Logan Thiel now is listed by SecST as having an address in Sidney. When he filed last week, he provided a Minnesota address.
Raw milk celebration sickens West Virginia legislators. File this one under poetic justice. After passing a bill legalizing raw milk, some Appalachian state legislators reportedly toasted their victory with the unpasteurized fluid from which they declined to protect their constituents. They should have stuck to coffee and toast. According to WSAZ TV in Charleston, WV:
An anonymous complaint is in at the state Department of Health and Human Resources.
And now, state health officials have to investigate why at least one person is saying the raw milk was given illegally and got these lawmakers sick.
A predictable outcome. Pay attention, Rep. Nancy Ballance (R-Hamilton).
Should the Montana Artesian Water Company change its name to the Bones and Stones Water Company? The question has a medical basis. According to MAW’s website, the lower Flathead Valley well water:
Inherent to all natural water sources is a unique suite of minerals and trace elements provided by Mother Nature. Montana Artesian Water contains a light blend of minerals that imparts a refreshing and satiating taste. The water contains small amounts of calcium, magnesium, and potassium to strengthen bones. The water has a pH of 7.9 standard units. This water is free of any harmful anthropogenic contaminants.
What a lyrical way of describing hard water. And, yes, yes, indeedy. Calcium is found in strong bones.
Calcium is also found in kidney stones.
Containing as it does such a versatile mineral, perhaps MAW should call its product Bones and Stones Artesian Water.
Of course, MAW first must obtain a right to this elixir before confining it in plastic and selling it to customers with weak bones who want bigger stones. More on that next week.