Tag: Montana
Montana plan challenges dark money dominance by redefining corporate power
A growing bipartisan effort in Montana aims to curb the effects of Citizens United by altering corporate charters rather than regulating political speech.
Montana Supreme Court delivers landmark ruling in youth climate case against...
Montana’s highest court upholds a decision declaring state-sanctioned fossil fuel projects violate the constitutional rights of youth, marking a pivotal moment in climate litigation.
Montana youth activists win historic climate change lawsuit
This ruling “may inspire similar lawsuits around the world.”
‘Watershed moment:’ Montana rules youth have constitutional right to healthy climate
A judge in Montana has ruled in favor of a group of young people who had sued the state for violating their constitutional rights as it pushed policies that encouraged the use of fossil fuels.
Court hears expert testimony about how Montana ‘doubled down on fossil...
The state has never denied a permit for a fossil fuel project, despite its constitution’s guarantee of the right to a clean and healthful environment.
Historic first US youth climate change trial starts in Montana
They argue are destroying the environment, making the climate crisis worse and robbing them and other young residents of their futures.
Helena, Montana commits to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030
"Cities are filling the void in climate action in the absence of state or federal leadership."
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System is providing free training on...
“Everybody can access this system. It’s not just for law enforcement.”
Iconic Yellowstone wolf shot dead in legal but ‘senseless killing’
"We have all seen the outpouring of grief, rage and anger after the senseless killing of Wolf 926, which unfortunately was a legal kill. It is now time to put that grief, rage and anger to work."
Tobacco industry donates millions to try and defeat Medicaid expansion in...
"Voters in Montana have a simple choice: side with companies that kill or with Montanans who need access to healthcare.”
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$380 million in funding cuts to one of the most successful public education programs
“Every day, there’s yet another abuse.” The wanton attack on public schools is one of America’s biggest tragedies.
DHS warehouse jail plan signals historic expansion of immigration detention
Documents and reporting reveal a sweeping plan to convert warehouses and deploy military contracting to rapidly expand immigration jails across the United States.
Trump delivers lunch to Beijing
China is taking advantage of the fact that even the most even-tempered of allies have had it with Trump and his tantrums.
EPA reapproves drift-prone pesticide dicamba
This decision will allow farmers in 34 states to use the herbicide on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton, following a 2024 court ruling that had previously vacated its use.
Omar says ICE drawdown ‘not enough’ as thousands of agents remain deployed in Minnesota
After Trump border czar Tom Homan announced that 700 federal immigration agents would leave Minnesota, Rep. Ilhan Omar, civil rights groups, and national coalitions said the move leaves an ongoing occupation intact while killings, constitutional violations, and international human rights complaints remain unresolved.