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Forging the path to healing

Forging the path to healing

SJ 6 was recently heard in the House Energy, Technology and Federal Relations committee. SJ 6 is a joint resolution sponsored by Sen. Susan...
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The next big deadlines for the Montana Constitution

The next big deadlines for the Montana Constitution

We are fiercely proud of the Montana Constitution, written by Montanans to serve Montanans. We came into this session knowing we needed to defend...
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Stand up for fair, impartial, and unbiased Montana courts

Stand up for fair, impartial, and unbiased Montana courts

Our democracy is built on a system of constitutional checks and balances that includes three independent branches of government. But this year, some Montana...
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The power of personal stories

The power of personal stories

In addition to defending rooftop solar, we helped sway some big votes on another terrible bill that could force individuals to cover the court...
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2023 Legislative Bulletin Issue 2

2023 Legislative Bulletin Issue 2

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Court halts mining of federal coal by Signal Peak

Court halts mining of federal coal by Signal Peak

A federal district court judge in Montana has halted the mining of federal coal at the Bull Mountains Mine No.1, operated by Signal Peak...
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Winter 2023 Plains Truth

Winter 2023 Plains Truth

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Digging deep to strengthen Montana’s soil health

Digging deep to strengthen Montana’s soil health

On a frozen Montana evening in mid-December a few dozen individuals gathered around a virtual “fireside chat” with the aim of digging deeper and...
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Northern Plains members speak up for our health, climate saying, “It’s time to cut methane pollution!”

Northern Plains members speak up for our health, climate saying, “It’s time to cut methane pollution!”

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced proposed federal rule changes impacting methane pollution from the oil and gas industry. Northern Plains immediately harnessed...
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IRA offers tremendous clean energy opportunities for Montana electric co-ops

IRA offers tremendous clean energy opportunities for Montana electric co-ops

Imagine driving through the stunning Montana countryside and seeing the landscape dotted with solar panels, weatherized homes, and electric heating systems. That vision of...
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How Pat Thiele found himself in the Battle of the Bulls

How Pat Thiele found himself in the Battle of the Bulls

Pat Thiele first became a Northern Plains member in 2016 when he heard about our “soil crawl” workshops focused on regenerative agriculture practices. He...
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2023 Legislative Bulletin Issue 1

2023 Legislative Bulletin Issue 1

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