Legislators look for Northern biodiesel research funding

Legislators who support the $400,000 allocation to the biodiesel research center at Montana State University-Northern are more optimistic that the funding will win approval.

But supporters would not back off in the efforts to convince lawmakers, Sen. Kris Hansen, R-Havre, said Tuesday.

Hansen spoke to the weekly video conference that connects lawmakers in Helena with concerned residents at the Havre Public Schools' Robins Administration Building.

"I think it's going to be fine," Hansen told the audience. "But don't quit following it."

Hansen said it is unfortunate that the center, which does r...