MEIC Statement on Signing of MEPA Bills

The Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) provides everyday Montanans with the details they need to learn more about a project and how it...

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Don’t fix what isn’t broken; Governor should veto HB 664 | Opinion

By ANDREW GORDER, GUY ALSENTZER, COBY GIERKE and DERF JOHNSON, Montana Standard   It’s often said that the definition of insanity is...

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Webinar Recording: MEIC Weekly Legislative Update, April 10, 2025

We’ve had some great successes, and we’ve also had some losses this week. In this week’s legislative update, our lobbying...

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Press Release: President Grants Pollution Exemption to Coal Plant that Emits Most Air Toxins in the Nation

The exemption will push the deadline for compliance with air toxics standards back by two years, despite every other similar coal plant...

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Webinar Recording: Ask the Experts: NorthWestern Rate Case

NorthWestern Energy has initiated another rate case with the Montana Public Service Commission to increase electric and gas utility rates...

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Legislature advances bills loosening water quality standards

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press The Montana Legislature is advancing a pair of bills that aim to weaken water quality standards,...

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Webinar Recording: MEIC Weekly Legislative Update, April 3, 2025

Hearings and floor votes are coming in fast and furious. In this week’s legislative update, we covered everything you need to know...

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Power struggle: Debate over data center electricity usage, oversight in Montana

By David Erickson, Missoulian The debate over data centers, which are coming into Montana and requesting to buy enormous amounts of...

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Webinar Recording: MEIC Weekly Legislative Update, March 27, 2025

Chaos continues at the Capitol. This week, we give a status update on our highest priorities bills, including the undermining of our...

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Webinar Recording: MEIC Weekly Legislative Update, March 20, 2025

The Legislative Session is back in full swing. In this week’s update, we discuss the latest developments, including a number of...

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