NorthWestern energy plan out for public comment, listening sessions planned

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan NorthWestern Energy said flexible natural gas is one of the resources it needs to provide electricity to...

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NorthWestern Energy presents new Integrated Resource Plan

By Jonathon Ambarian, KTVH Photo via Jonathon Ambarian. HELENA — Montana regulators are taking public input on a new plan from...

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Gov to appeal order to release records on ‘bad actor’ mining decision

By Sam Wilson, Helena Independent Record Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte plans to appeal a judge’s order that his office release a trove of...

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Public Service Commission president: ‘Exorbitant rates’ ahead if Montana fails to plan for energy

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan Montana is still feeling the effects of energy deregulation — the “worst policy decision in the...

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Will the reduction of red tape put conservation success at risk?

By Keely Larson, Montana Free Press After years of work, the Flathead Basin Commission released a map this spring identifying the highest...

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Potential mine near Sheep Creek worries Bitterroot Valley residents

By Nathan Boddy, Montana Free Press While companies exploring the area tout the potential for a multi-billion dollar operation, community...

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Climate Activists Want to See More Constitutions Like Montana’s

By Dharna Noor, Mother Jones A constitutional legal strategy is gaining traction as a way to potentially help bring about climate justice,...

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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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