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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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Bills aimed at speeding up construction in Montana see little opposition in Senate committee

By Blair Miller, Daily Montanan Two bills that aim to reduce the time it takes for land use and certain construction project decisions to...

January 11, 2023

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Bill to abolish Montana energy policy sparks debate about climate, separation of powers

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan The Governor’s Office wants to abolish Montana’s energy policy, and Rep. Bob Phalen, R-Lindsay, said...

January 11, 2023

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MEIC’s Weekly Legislative update – Jan. 5, 2023

This week, we talked about how to use the Montana Legislature website and what tools MEIC has to make participating in the session easier...

January 9, 2023

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Montana tries again on annual fees for electric vehicles

By Blair Miller, Daily Montanan Another attempt to impose annual fees on electric vehicles in Montana saw its first legislative committee...

January 8, 2023

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