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Where’s the beef (from)? Coalition says no Farm Bill without mandatory beef labeling
Agriculture & Food

Where’s the beef (from)? Coalition says no Farm Bill without mandatory beef labeling

01.30.26 Read More
Environmental groups sue Montana DEQ for ignoring impacts of Laurel power plant
Oil & Gas

Environmental groups sue Montana DEQ for ignoring impacts of Laurel power plant

10.09.25 Read More
Politicians and industry lobbyists in D.C. shouldn’t be making public land decisions for Montanans
Legislature

Politicians and industry lobbyists in D.C. shouldn’t be making public land decisions for Montanans

The following opinion column was authored by Jeanie Alderson. Jeanie Alderson is co-owner and co-operator of Bones Brothers Ranch and Omega Beef in Birney,...
09.25.25 Read More
Future generations deserve better from Gov. Gianforte and NorthWestern Energy
Clean Renewable Energy

Future generations deserve better from Gov. Gianforte and NorthWestern Energy

The following opinion column was authored by Scott Sweeney. Scott Sweeney is a Fergus County rancher and retired general manager of Fergus Electric Cooperative....
07.23.25 Read More
The Wall Street Lie That Jacked Up Your Electricity Bill
Oil & Gas

The Wall Street Lie That Jacked Up Your Electricity Bill

Northern Plains members recently spoke with More Perfect Union shining a light on Montana's broken utility system. NorthWestern Energy's latest rate hike serves as a...
07.16.25 Read More
Governor Gianforte vetoes Montana solar bill, impacting energy solutions
Clean Renewable Energy

Governor Gianforte vetoes Montana solar bill, impacting energy solutions

06.18.25 Read More
Governor vetoes community solar bill
Clean Renewable Energy

Governor vetoes community solar bill

06.18.25 Read More
Governor vetoes community solar bill
Clean Renewable Energy

Governor vetoes community solar bill

06.18.25 Read More
Stop NorthWestern Energy’s monopoly abuses
Oil & Gas

Stop NorthWestern Energy’s monopoly abuses

The following opinion column was authored by Liz Forster. Liz Forster is a Billings resident, attorney, and member of Yellowstone Valley Citizens Council, a...
06.18.25 Read More
Billings City Council drafting letter over NWE rate concerns
Oil & Gas

Billings City Council drafting letter over NWE rate concerns

The Billings City Council is drafting a letter to the Public Service Commission after councilmembers stated their disapproval of NorthWestern Energy’s 17% rate increase....
06.18.25 Read More
Gianforte vetoes community solar bill
Clean Renewable Energy

Gianforte vetoes community solar bill

Proponents of Senate Bill 188 say the move is a ‘missed opportunity’ to lower power bills, encourage economic development.
06.17.25 Read More
NorthWestern Energy CEO: Rate hikes modest, necessary for reliable power
Oil & Gas

NorthWestern Energy CEO: Rate hikes modest, necessary for reliable power

06.09.25 Read More