Coalition Moves to Defend Biden Administration’s Oil, Gas Leasing Pause

For Immediate Release, April 19, 2021 Contact: Maggie Caldwell, Earthjustice, (347) 527-6397, mcaldwell@earthjustice.orgKyle Tisdel,...

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Things YOU Can Do This Week – Week of 4/19/21

We’re flying high after a series of victories last week, including the defeat of the terrible takings bill — SB 260....

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Legal strategy damaged Hecla permit bid

By Rob Chaney, Missoulian Breaking a permitting process into small steps backfired for Hecla Mining Company last week, when a federal judge...

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Haaland creates climate task force, pledges to address environmental injustices

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press The Interior Secretary issues two new orders oriented around energy, climate change and social costs...

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April 15, 2021 – Weekly Legislative Update

This week, we had several victories to share, as well as a laundry list of bills that we need you to call the Governor about. Catch up...

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IEEFA U.S.: Colstrip legislation would slam NorthWestern customers with costs topping $1.3 billion over 20 years

By David Schlissel, IEEFA April 15, 2021 (IEEFA)—A measure being considered in the Montana Legislature (Senate Bill 379) would grossly...

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The Battle for the Soul of Montana

By Cassidy Randall, Rolling Stone A copper mine threatens the iconic Smith River. It will bring jobs and the copper needed for a...

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Federal Court Halts Proposed Rock Creek Mine in Montana’s Cabinet Mountains

For Immediate Release, April 15, 2021 Contact: Katherine O’Brien, Earthjustice, (406) 586-9692 x 1929, kobrien@earthjustice.orgBonnie...

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NW Energy/Colstrip bill ignites fiery comments — again

By Mike Dennison, KTVH HELENA — At a marathon hearing Wednesday evening, the bill meant to encourage NorthWestern Energy to acquire a...

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Judge strikes down initial approval for stalled Montana mine

By Matthew Brown, AP BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge on Wednesday struck down the government’s approval of the first phase of a...

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