We are disappointed to say that Governor Butch Otter vetoed the grocery tax exemption bill on April 11. The bill had garnered widespread bipartisan support across ideological lines, passing the Idaho House on a vote of 51 to 19 and … Continued
The new Farmer Fair Practices Rules, proposed by Obama Administration, would help ensure that independent farmers and ranchers are treated fairly by corporate meatpackers. The new administration, however, is taking a look at these protections. On December 14, 2016, the … Continued
On April 20, Dakota Resource Council affiliate Fort Berthold P.O.W.E.R. scored a major victory when they convinced the Fort Berthold Tribal Government to unanimously pass a resolution in opposition to rolling back the BLM Methane Waste Rule. The win culminated … Continued
The Interior Department has stumbled all over itself in its enthusiasm to serve the wishes of Cloud Peak Energy, the American Petroleum Institute, and a handful of other fossil fuel companies and trade organizations when it comes to the coal … Continued
Supporting Family Farms and Ranches and Vibrant Rural Communities The farm bill is a package of federal legislation enacted every five to seven years to set the general direction for America’s farm and food policy. Congress enacted the first farm … Continued
Years ago, when I first grew concerned about oil and gas, it was because we had some issues in our own county. I got to thinking back about the fact that I had grown up with oil and gas in … Continued
Western Native Voice, with the help of State Senator Jen Gross (SD 25), introduced Senate Bill (SB) 319, which will protect individuals who wish to wear Native regalia or objects of cultural significance to public events, such as graduations. This … Continued
On Tuesday afternoon, March 28, the president signed a sweeping Executive Order in an attempt to roll back protections for clean air, clean water, American taxpayers, and the global climate that were put in place under the Obama Administration. There’s … Continued
At the behest of oil and gas industry lobbyists, some members of Congress are trying to permanently eliminate the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Methane Waste Rule. The BLM Methane Waste Rule reduces the amount of natural gas that is wasted … Continued
The epic battle to defeat the Tongue River Railroad and what we can learn from it today Quite a few folks associate Northern Plains Resource Council with the Tongue River Railroad. It’s a huge part of our history – Northern … Continued