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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2024 Board of Directors Election

It is once again time to vote for MEIC’s newest board members. Only MEIC members can vote in the MEIC board election. MEIC members...

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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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Voices: NorthWestern Energy’s Greenwashing Scam

By Nick Fitzmaurice, Missoula Current Don’t be fooled by NorthWestern Energy’s greenwashing scam. The utility flaunts a concern for its...

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We’re hiring! Montana Legislative and Program Assistant

We are no longer accepting applications for this position. Thanks for your interest! Position Summary: The Montana Environmental...

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Montana Public Service Commission to investigate NorthWestern Energy committee

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan After closed-door meetings by NorthWestern Energy and allegations it isn’t being transparent as it...

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Second annual Billings Climate Week kicked off Saturday night

By Alina Hauter, KTVQ Billings BILLINGS — Going green is the theme of the Magic City this week as Billings second annual Climate Week...

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NorthWestern Energy, Talen to Supreme Court: New EPA rules ‘put an untenable burden on Colstrip’

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press The appeal is the latest development in a legal tug-of-war over power plant emissions. Two energy...

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