Bills seek to expand whistleblower protections for state employees

HELENA – Obstructing the release of information to legislators and retaliating against state employees who report potential problems...

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Zinke is a ‘beast’ — with listening skills

It was morning on Montana’s first legislative day in 2009 when Greg Barkus got a phone call from Ryan Zinke, an incoming freshman...

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Battle expected over net metering bills in 2017 Legislature

Montanans who want to produce more of their own energy are back again this legislative session for another tussle with the state’s major...

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Election, Cabinet nomination top list for best state stories of 2016

The long, hard-fought election that left Gov. Steve Bullock as the lone upper-tier state Democrat tops our list as the No. 1 story for...

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Colstrip at forefront of coal debate at state Legislature

When it comes to the coal debate in the Montana Legislature, there are forces at work outside of Helena. Namely, President-elect Donald J....

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DEQ again asks Tintina to revise Smith River mine application

For the second time this year the state has asked the company planning to develop a copper mine near a tributary to the Smith River to...

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Trump’s choice for interior gets mixed reviews

By picking Representative Ryan Zinke (R–MT) to be secretary of the Department of the Interior, as the media have widely reported,...

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Environmental Groups Seek to Defend Federal Methane Rule

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Environmental groups are seeking to defend a new federal rule that would restrict how oil companies burn off excess...

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Wind advocates challenge fee against Montana green energy

Montana wind energy advocates are asking the Bonneville Power Administration to kill a transmission fee that drives up the cost of...

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Clean Power Plan likely dead under Trump, but Colstrip still in trouble

The push to scrap the Clean Power Plan is on following Donald Trump’s presidential victory, though it’s unlikely to save coal-fired...

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