Judge strikes down initial approval for stalled Montana mine

By Matthew Brown, AP BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge on Wednesday struck down the government’s approval of the first phase of a...

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200 Groups to Biden: Align Federal Fossil Fuel Programs With U.S. Climate Goals

For Immediate Release, April 14, 2021 Contact: Erik Schlenker-Goodrich, Western Environmental Law Center, (575) 770-1295,...

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4 states weigh plans to rescue coal plants

By Miranda Willson, E&E News reporter Four states are weighing plans to stall the retirement of coal-fired power plants, a sign of...

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Lawmakers back state action on Colstrip contract

By Tom Lutey, Billings Gazette ontana’s attorney general is one step closer to taking up NorthWestern Energy’s fight over Colstrip...

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PSC staff: Northwestern’s Colstrip bill could cost ratepayers more

By Kelia Szpaller, Daily Montanan/Missoula Current Customers would pay an extra $56 to $86 a year for power if NorthWestern Energy...

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Property rights v. public good

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press A new ‘regulatory takings’ bill aims to give citizens a path to reimbursement for value...

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Things YOU Can Do This Week – Week of 4/12/21

If you missed our legislative update call last Thursday evening, you’ll be glad to hear some good news: SB 176, a mish-mash of a...

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Sustainable Missoula: Clark Fork has come far, but annual river cleanup still needed

By Hannah Leonard and Pat Ortmeyer, Missoula Current The Clark Fork River has come a long way thanks to our community speaking up for the...

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April 8, 2021 – Weekly Legislative Update

This week, we talked with Andrew Gorder, Legal Director at Clark Fork Coalition, about bills that will affect water and other issues. Some...

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Bill Could Allow NorthWestern To Pass Colstrip Costs Onto Ratepayers

By Kayla Desroches, MTPR The Montana Senate has approved a bill that could pass costs for the Colstrip coal-fired power plant onto...

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