Transmission Makes Progress in Helena

by Nick Fitzmaurice & Anne Hedges MEIC has been saying for years: you can’t transition without transmission. Without wires to move...

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The Data Center Development Gold Rush Has Reached Montana

by Ben Catton While data center projects may appear promising at first glance — touting the potential for economic growth and...

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Concerns Around Microplastics and PFAS Creates Coalitions

by Ben Catton Despite the legislature doing the right thing to address the harmful impacts of polystyrene (Styrofoam) and the heroic...

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After More Than a Decade, Legislature Passes Indigenous Peoples’ Day

by Katy Spence In perhaps one of the best examples of persistence at the Legislature, Rep. Shane Morigeau’s (D-Missoula) SB 224 has...

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Keeping the Momentum

by Shannon James The 2025 Montana Legislative Session has officially wrapped, and needless to say, the MEIC team is ready for a well-earned...

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From the Executive Director: Playing Defense and Offense

by Anne Hedges Each session, MEIC’s staff works harder and harder to keep up with the ever-increasing flurry of drafted and introduced...

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Press Release: Montana Supreme Court Supports Ability of Public to Access Documents

Montana Supreme Court Supports Ability of Public to Access Documents    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2025 MEDIA CONTACTS Anne...

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Now hiring: MEIC Administrative and Development Assistant

This position has been filled. Position Summary: The Administrative and Development Assistant will handle general office tasks and...

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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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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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