MEPA Work Group Evaluating Bedrock Environmental Law

By Derf Johnson Hundreds of people turned out for the MEPA hearings during the fall, including these high school climate activists in...

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How Short-Term Rentals Can Drive Sprawl

by Ann Schwend Montana is suffering from an acute housing supply-and-demand imbalance that is driving up home prices and pricing out many...

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Press Release: Montana Organizations and Businesses Petition Public Service Commission to Consider Climate Costs in Utility Regulation

Rulemaking Petition requests PSC to consider climate impacts in its oversight duties   CONTACTS Isabel Shaida, Gallatin Valley...

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Now hiring: Climate and Campaigns Organizer

The application period has closed. Thanks! ________________________ Job Title:  Climate and Campaigns Organizer Location: Helena,...

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From a Board Member: Jessie Wiles

By Jessie Wiles What leads some people to give up and accept the state of the world, while others take action? For many of us, learning the...

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Will State Listen to the Public on MEPA and the Climate?

By Anne Hedges Nearly 100 people attended the Missoula hearing. Photo by Katy Spence. Time and time again, when attempts arise to weaken...

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The Legislature’s Last Minute Attacks on Constitutional Protections

By Anne Hedges SB 557 was described as a response to a successful lawsuit against a gold mining company in Park County. Photo by Brett...

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The 2023 Legislature: Your Constitutional Rights Are in Jeopardy

By Anne Hedges In case anyone was thinking that Montana’s 2023 Legislative Session might be better for the environment than the grueling...

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MEIC and Montana’s Progressive Constitution

By Derf Johnson This year marks the 50th anniversary of Montana’s Constitution, an incredibly ambitious and remarkably forward-thinking...

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How does the Montana Constitution change?

It’s no secret that some factions in Montana’s political landscape are looking to make big changes to the Montana Constitution. MEIC is...

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