2023 Voting Record

2023 Voting Record

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Northern Plains gets national attention fighting cronyism and corruption at the legislature

Northern Plains gets national attention fighting cronyism and corruption at the legislature

Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting, in collaboration with the Montana Free Press exposed how politicians are colluding with NorthWestern Energy and others to guarantee big corporate profits while everyday Montanans pay the price. Northern Plains members Jeanie Alderson, Steve Krum, and Wally McRae described their experiences on the front lines as they’ve fought to protect their communities from toxic pollution and industry greed.

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PRESS RELEASE: Grassroots efforts, bipartisan cooperation create Montana Soil Health Week

PRESS RELEASE: Grassroots efforts, bipartisan cooperation create Montana Soil Health Week

Northern Plains leaders elevate soil stewardship HELENA, Mont. – A new resolution was signed into law on May 12 that will designate the first week of April as...
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Joanie Kresich: Rebuilding Montana’s democracy after an earthquake of extremism

Joanie Kresich: Rebuilding Montana’s democracy after an earthquake of extremism

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Standing strong in the face of adversity

Standing strong in the face of adversity

The novelist James Lane Allen is credited with the quote, “Adversity does not build character, it reveals it.” After a remarkably challenging session full...
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Clint McRae and Pat Thiele: Gov. Gianforte, please stand up for ranchers and rural communities

Clint McRae and Pat Thiele: Gov. Gianforte, please stand up for ranchers and rural communities

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2023 Legislative Bulletin Issue 4

2023 Legislative Bulletin Issue 4

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The age of the Copper Kings gives way to a new generation of “Methane Monarchs”

The age of the Copper Kings gives way to a new generation of “Methane Monarchs”

Just over fifty years ago, Montanans rose up to demand more from our institutions. We drafted a new state constitution with expanded rights to...
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Mining review held hostage over court’s carbon emissions ruling on Laurel gas plant

Mining review held hostage over court’s carbon emissions ruling on Laurel gas plant

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The power of standing up and speaking out

The power of standing up and speaking out

Our voices make a difference, and members testifying before our legislature has been a part of Northern Plains work since our founding. Below are...
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Pair of bills seeking to restrict nonprofits’ access to legal remedies passes Senate

Pair of bills seeking to restrict nonprofits’ access to legal remedies passes Senate

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Bill would tax nonprofits that bring lawsuits against government

Bill would tax nonprofits that bring lawsuits against government

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