Lawmakers consider taxing non-profits suing state agencies

By Tom Lutey, Billings Gazette There could soon be a tax for suing the state government over not enforcing federal clean air and water...

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The Montana Legislature v. local climate action

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press A trio of Republican-sponsored bills seeking to limit local governments’ ability to steer their...

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MEIC’s Weekly Legislative update – March 23, 2023

This week, we review upcoming bills — mostly mining and water bills — and answer good questions from attendees about them....

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Energy Transition Advocate

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Bill to add an annual fee to electric vehicle is nearing governor’s desk

By Caven Wade, UM Legislative News Service   A bill that would add a yearly fee to all electric vehicles in the state has come one...

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House holds hearing on bill redistricting PSC

By Joshua Margolis, NBC Montana HELENA, Mont. — A shakeup of districting for Montana’s Public Service Commission could be on the...

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MEIC’s Weekly Legislative update – March 16, 2023

This week, we reviewed bills that are scheduled for hearings in the coming week. We talked about coal mining, land use, energy, and...

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EPA and Montana Resources promise action after InvestigateWest report exposes public health concerns

By Wilson Criscione, InvestigateWest Following revelations about the Environmental Protection Agency’s cozy relationship with a mining...

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Montana Legislature begins tackling proposed amendments to state constitution

By Jonathon Ambarian, KTVH HELENA — The Montana Legislature is now well into the second half of its 68th session, and lawmakers are...

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From a Board Member: Kathy Juedeman

By Kathy Juedeman From the vantage point of protecting clean air and clean water, and encouraging clean energy, 2023 has been the most...

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