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Montana Lawmakers Work To Keep Colstrip Power Plant Running

By • Jan 27, 2017
Colstrip power plant, Montana
Courtesy Montana AFI-CIO

Parts of the coal-fired power plant in Colstrip will shut down by 2022. But there’s a chance that the plant’s operators could pull out even sooner, creating an unforeseeable future for the community the power plant employs. Lawmakers in Helena say they have a plan that will help Colstrip stay open for as long as possible.

Bullock: Montana's Economy is Strong and Growing; GOP Counters Montana Not Like Helena

By Jackie Yamanaka & • Jan 25, 2017

The priorities Governor Steve Bullock promoted last night during his 3rd State of the State Address were familiar themes from past speeches and from last fall’s re-campaign.

“Fiscal responsibility. Education. Infrastructure. Job Creation. Caring for others,” Bullock summarized.


Education, Budget, Energy And Infrastructure Dominate Gov. Bullock’s State Of The State Address

By Michael Siebert - Community News Service • Jan 25, 2017
Gov. Bullock entering the House chambers before his State of the State speech Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in Helena.
Freddy Monares - UM Legislative News Service

Gov. Steve Bullock outlined his goals for the 2017 Legislature Tuesday during his third State of the State address, including a responsible state budget, infrastructure, business growth and education.

Colstrip Closure, Water Rights On The Agenda At The Montana Legislature

By Cole Grant - Legislative News Service • Jan 3, 2017
Montana Capitol, Helena, MT.
William Marcus

The Colstrip Power Plant and water rights are shaping up to be big natural resource issues for the 2017 Legislative session.

Groups To Rally For Alternative Energy In Butte

By Cole Grant • Oct 7, 2016
Montana lawmakers sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegates Thursday expressing concern that President Donald Trump may put taxes on solar panels imported into the United States.
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On Monday, environmental advocates will protest in front of NorthWestern Energy’s Montana headquarters in Butte. The group 350 Missoula and others say NorthWestern isn’t moving quickly enough towards renewable sources of electricity. The rally is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Emma Park in Butte, followed by speakers from the Montana Environmental Information Center and other groups in front of NorthWestern Energy’s headquarters.

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