MEIC’s Weekly Legislative update – Jan. 19, 2023

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MEIC’s Weekly Legislative update – Jan. 19, 2023

This week, we discuss what NorthWestern Energy’s Colstrip power plant announcement means for the Legislative Session, especially the...

January 20, 2023

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Advocates rally for climate action at Montana Capitol

By Tom Kuglin, Helena Independent Record Under banners saying “Protect Our Home,” climate change advocates rallied at the state Capitol...

January 20, 2023

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Avista Corp, NorthWestern Energy, agree to Colstrip ownership transfer

By Tom Lutey and Holly Michels, Billings Gazette NorthWestern Energy will increase its share of Colstrip Power Plant in 2026 under an...

January 17, 2023

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Northwestern to Acquire Colstrip Coal-fired Units as Other States Go Green

By Martin Kidston, Missoula Current Citing a need for reliable power, NorthWestern Energy on Monday night announced an agreement to secure...

January 17, 2023

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Environmental group blasts NorthWestern Energy’s new Colstrip deal

By Russ Riesinger, KTVQ NorthWestern Energy’s Monday announcement that it has reached an agreement with Avista Corp. to acquire larger...

January 17, 2023

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NorthWestern Energy to increase ownership share in Colstrip

By Eric Dietrich and Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press NorthWestern Energy said Monday it will acquire Washington-based utility Avista’s...

January 17, 2023

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Legislature to consider adding environmental rights to the constitution

By Megan Myscofski, Albuquerque Journal SANTA FE — Two lawmakers are looking to add environmental rights to the state constitution...

January 14, 2023

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A Faked Kidnapping and Cocaine: A Montana Mine’s Descent Into Chaos

By Hiroko Tabuchi, The New York Times The Signal Peak Mine was embroiled in a web of criminal activity. Now, environmental groups want to...

January 13, 2023

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MEIC’s Weekly Legislative update – Jan. 12, 2023

This week, we talk about energy, land use, and Constitution bills. It’s only week two, but there’s a lot going on! Catch up...

January 13, 2023

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Bill would let Montana counties consolidate land use boards

By Alex Miller, Bozeman Daily Chronicle Staff Writer A bill that proponents believe could speed up development and centralize land-use...

January 11, 2023

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