Conservationists seek to defend basic federal oil and gas fiscal reforms from industry complaint 

For immediate release: October 8, 2024 Contacts: Ally Beasley, Western Environmental Law Center, 575-751-0351, beasley@westernlaw.org...

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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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Water watchdogs: DEQ’s pollution methods come up short

By Laura Lundquist, Missoula Current The state of Montana has chosen to update the way it monitors certain water pollutants, but some water...

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Legislature aims to require waiver for public access to behind-the-scene bill drafting discussions

By Blair Miller, Daily Montanan Montana lawmakers might have to sign a waiver to allow the public to see written communications between...

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Press Release: Conservation and agriculture groups challenge Montana’s approval of Bull Mountain coal mine expansion

Legal complaint cites the State’s failures to consider harms to water, agriculture, wildlife, safety.   CONTACTS Jackson...

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Groups challenge Montana DEQ’s decision to allow more coal mining for Bull Mountain Mine

By Darrell Ehrlick, Daily Montanan Group says state’s environmental agency ignored groundwater concerns, sacred Native sites and safety...

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Four things to know about NorthWestern Energy’s newest rate hike request

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press If you struggle to understand the charges and formulas incorporated into power companies’...

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