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Could Colstrip be Montana’s renewable energy powerhouse?

Colstrip’s transmission infrastructure and skilled workforce give the city a big advantage as a hub for clean energy projects. Written by WORC Energy Intern Kate Manzer. Last week, former Public Service Commissioner and longtime Northern Plains member Tom Schneider visited … Continued

EPA war on science

WORC to EPA: Stop your war on science

WORC Chair Beth Kaeding asks the Environmental Protection Agency to keep scientific integrity when making policy. On behalf of the thousands of members of the Western Organization of Resource Councils, please accept this comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) … Continued

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1st Amendment under assault in western states

Northern Plains Chair Becky Mitchell details attacks on 1st Amendment rights by state legislatures around our region. Written by Northern Plains Chair Becky Mitchell. “Stop. Hey, what’s that Sound? Everybody look – What’s going down?” – Stephen Stills At the Montana … Continued

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Western Native Voice Community Spotlight: Ivan and Ivy MacDonald

Meet Ivan and Ivy MacDonald, Montana filmmakers behind the documentary “When They Were Here”. This month Western Native Voice spoke with Ivy & Ivan MacDonald, the Montana filmmakers behind the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women documentary “When They Were Here”. … Continued