EDF, Allies Urge D.C. Circuit to Uphold Strengthened Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

(Washington, D.C. – November 20, 2024) EPA’s strengthened Mercury and Air Toxics Standards are achievable, affordable, legally sound,...

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Lawsuit filed to again open details of draft bills to the public

By Tom Lutey, Montana Free Press The lawsuit would stop Montana’s Legislature from concealing communications between lawmakers, lobbyists...

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Lawsuit asks court to stop Montana Legislative Services from keeping bill draft documents secret

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan Documents related to drafting bills can’t be kept secret from the public, and a new policy that creates...

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Press Release: Montanans Challenge Legislature’s New Policy to Conceal Documents

CONTACTS Rylee Sommers-Flanagan, Upper Seven Law, 406-396-3373, rylee@uppersevenlaw.com Derf Johnson, Montana Environmental Information...

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Down to Earth: October 2024

Click the icon at the bottom right to view the issue full screen. October 2024 Click here to view past issues of Down to Earth. The audio...

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Webinar Recording — NorthWestern Energy’s 2024 Rate Case

NorthWestern Energy has returned to the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) asking for permission to reach into customers’ pockets...

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Legislators should protect customers from NorthWestern Energy rate increases, Montanans say

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan Montana Consumer Counsel should advocate for customers, against monopoly, members of the public said...

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Conservation groups question Montana DEQ’s proposed water quality assessment methods

By Ellis Juhlin, Montana Public Radio Ammonia and dissolved oxygen at certain amounts in water can be toxic to aquatic life. That’s...

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U.S. Supreme Court declines to block emissions rule that requires Colstrip upgrades

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press Red states, energy industry groups had asked for SCOTUS intervention in a new rule targeting coal...

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U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Colstrip pollution challenge

By Darrell Ehrlick, Daily Montanan Chief Justice Roberts declines to intervene, leaving new air pollution standards to remain The United...

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