Voices: Montana youth lead the way – but they shouldn’t have to

By Katy Spence, Sarah Lundquist, & Caitlyn Lewis “…to improve the quality of life, equality of opportunity and to secure the...

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Chief district judge places two new coal mining laws on hold

By Ellis Juhlin, Montana Public Radio Two coal mining laws from the 2023 legislative session have been placed on hold by a judge pending...

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Federal Court halts two new Montana coal mining laws

By Tom Lutey, Billings Gazette A federal judge has blocked two new Montana laws intended to stop public challenges to coal mine permits....

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Press Release: Federal Court Prohibits Enforcement of Changes to Montana’s Mining Law for Seven Months

Montana Legislature’s attempts to weaken state’s coal mining laws put on hold CONTACTS Perry Wheeler, Earthjustice, 202-792-6211,...

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Judge orders Gianforte to release all records in ‘bad actor’ mining case

By Ellis Juhlin, Montana Public Radio A Lewis and Clark County District Court has ordered the Gianforte Administration to release all...

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Helena judge orders Gianforte to produce communications with mining company

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press Two environmental groups are positioned to receive previously undisclosed communications between...

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Judge orders Gianforte to turn over records related to ‘bad actor’ decision

By Sam Wilson, Helena Independent Record A state district court judge has ordered Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office to turn over...

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Youth advocates make their groundbreaking case in court for climate action

By Chase DiBenedetto, Mashable Climate-concerned youth advocates have officially pleaded their groundbreaking case for urgent climate...

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Press Release: Tribes, Conservation Groups Seek Intervention in Enforcement Action Against Little Rocky Mountains Miners

Intervention defends Montana DEQ in its challenge to illegal mining at Zortman gold mine CONTACTS Amanda Galvan, Earthjustice, (406)...

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The Montana Supreme Court takes up permitting for Black Butte copper project

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press The legal fight over the Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s approval of a central Montana...

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