April 15, 2021 – Weekly Legislative Update

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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...

April 16, 2021

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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...

April 15, 2021

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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...

April 15, 2021

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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...

April 15, 2021

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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...

April 15, 2021

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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...

April 14, 2021

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200 Groups to Biden: Align Federal Fossil Fuel Programs With U.S. Climate Goals

For Immediate Release, April 14, 2021 Contact: Erik Schlenker-Goodrich, Western Environmental Law Center, (575) 770-1295,...

April 14, 2021

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4 states weigh plans to rescue coal plants

By Miranda Willson, E&E News reporter Four states are weighing plans to stall the retirement of coal-fired power plants, a sign of...

April 13, 2021

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Lawmakers back state action on Colstrip contract

By Tom Lutey, Billings Gazette ontana’s attorney general is one step closer to taking up NorthWestern Energy’s fight over Colstrip...

April 13, 2021

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PSC staff: Northwestern’s Colstrip bill could cost ratepayers more

By Kelia Szpaller, Daily Montanan/Missoula Current Customers would pay an extra $56 to $86 a year for power if NorthWestern Energy...

April 13, 2021

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