How the 68th Legislature shaped Montana’s energy policy

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press A look at how legislators changed Montana laws dealing with greenhouse gas emissions, MEPA and local...

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MEIC’s Legislative Wrap-Up – May 4, 2023

In our final update of the session, Montana Audubon’s Amy Seaman gives some detail about important wildlife and conservation bills,...

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Legislature eases regulations on subdivision water, septic rules

By Brett French, Billings Gazette This session, the Republican-dominated Legislature loosened requirements for monitoring water quality...

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Groups urging veto of bill related to Paradise Valley gold mine ruling

By Helena Dore, Bozeman Daily Chronicle A bank of clouds encircles Emigrant Peak as the sun rises on a recent morning. Forecasts call for...

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MEIC’s Weekly Legislative update – April 27, 2023

This week, Jocelyn Leroux from Montana Conservation Voters updates us on Habitat Montana, and we lament the bitter final weeks of this...

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First constitutional climate case set for trial clears pretrial conference

By Megan Michelotti, Helena Independent Record The nation’s first-ever constitutional climate case brought forth by 16 Montana youth...

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Republican lawmakers advanced bills to keep climate change out of state permitting

By Tom Lutey, Billings Gazette Republican lawmakers advanced bills to keep climate change out of state permitting decisions as the 2023...

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What does it mean to have the right to a ‘clean and healthful environment’?

By Ellis Juhlin and Austin Amestoy, Montana Public Radio Austin Amestoy: Welcome to the Big Why, a series from Montana Public Radio, where...

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MEIC’s Weekly Legislative update – April 20, 2023

On this week’s call, we talk about recent victories and a roller coaster of a week. Links and info shared during this call: On the...

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11th-hour bill seeking changes to environmental regs passes committee

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press On a party-line vote, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced a measure seeking to exempt mines...

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