This week, we reviewed a slate of new bills that cater to fossil fuels and utilities. We also talked about the importance of sharing news and opinions with your community, especially in the form of op-eds and LTEs. **Please note that SB 310 is a typo. The correct bill number is SB 301**
Links and information shared in this call:
- We are also encouraging folks to write and submit opinion pieces to their local publications. Here are some resources and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions: https://meic.org/resources/ https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/KkgjcQz4bUdaT?
- One thing you can do in Google is add “-ai” to a query to exclude any AI-generated results.
- Here’s an article from MEIC that includes a chart forecasting how much power data centers will demand: https://meic.org/its-coming-artificial-intelligence-increases-demand-for-energy-reinvigorates-nuclear/
- The MT Supreme Court Chief Justice spoke out against partisan elections: https://dailymontanan.com/2025/02/18/state-supreme-court-chief-justice-warns-lawmakers-against-making-judiciary-partisan/
- Here are the Legislative Roadshow dates:
- Billings – March 13
Rock31 (201 N Broadway STE 9d, Billings, MT 59101) from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- Billings – March 13