Montana Supreme Court hears arguments in mining case at MSU’s Law Day

By Alex Miller, Bozeman Daily Chronicle Montana State University’s annual Law Day again brought the state’s highest court to campus,...

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Bill to undo court action against Yellowstone area gold mine advances

By Tom Lutey, Billings Gazette Republican lawmakers have rolled out another bill making it more expensive for the public to challenge...

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MEIC’s Weekly Legislative update – March 30, 2023

This week, we chatted about the fast-moving bills racing towards the second transmittal deadline (now on April 4). We also heard from Nick...

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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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