April 1, 2021 – Weekly Legislative Update

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April 1, 2021 – Weekly Legislative Update

This week, we talked with Amy Seaman, Director of Policy & Science of Montana Audubon, about bills that will affect predators, sage...

April 2, 2021

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Fort Belknap Indian Community, conservation groups challenge mining plan

By KULR8 HARLEM, Mont. – Faced with the prospect of more mining in an area that has experienced health and environmental impacts from...

April 1, 2021

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Bill would allow fees for commenting on state environmental reviews

By Tom Kuglin, Helena Independent Record Montana state agencies would be allowed to charge members of the public or groups for commenting...

April 1, 2021

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Consumer risks too high in Colstrip bill, commissioners say

By Tom Lutey, Billings Gazette As three generations of utility regulators warned state lawmakers against a bill saddling consumers with a...

March 30, 2021

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Montana, Missoula could lose renewable energy goal if NorthWestern Energy avoids fine

By Laura Lundquist, Missoula Current The Legislature is halfway toward not only allowing NorthWestern Energy to dodge a $2.5 million fine,...

March 29, 2021

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Things YOU Can Do This Week – Week of 3/29/21

It’s starting to feel like crunch time, and we appreciate you hanging in there with us to help protect the things we care about. As...

March 29, 2021

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Withholding energy assistance

By Johnathan Hettinger, Montana Free Press A bill that seeks to reverse $2.5 million in potential penalties on NorthWestern Energy for...

March 26, 2021

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Editorial: The bill that may be the worst of them all

By the Chronicle Editorial Board Read the full article....

March 26, 2021

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Coal Supporters Fight to Keep Colstrip Alive in Montana Legislature

By Dan Catchpole, Clearing Up Coal industry boosters in the Montana Legislature are fighting to keep the Colstrip power plant alive even as...

March 26, 2021

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March 25, 2021 – Weekly Legislative Update

This week, we talked with Abby Sophir, Forward Montana’s Issue Advocacy Manager, about voting rights bills in the legislature –...

March 26, 2021

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