WORC produced a new resource on local food state legislation in the west available for download. The report summarizes state legislation covering local food production, marketing, sales and consumption proposed and either passed or defeated since 2005 in the seven WORC … Continued
On October 20, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its new Control Techniques Guidelines (CTGs) relating to smog forming pollution from the oil and gas industry. The CTGs are not binding and do not impose requirements directly on pollution sources, … Continued
Dakota Resource Council (DRC) filed an intervening motion today to protect North Dakota’s 80-year old anti-corporate farming law, joining the North Dakota Farmers Union, which filed a request to intervene on Oct. 12. DRC’s intent is to uphold the voice … Continued
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the largest trade deal ever, is in the process of being forced through Congress by the Obama Administration and their corporate allies. The TPP takes away the sovereignty and democracy of the United States and gives … Continued
Reclamation funds are moneys set aside specifically to reclaim oil and gas drilling operations. Reclamation funds often pay to plug wells, restore the surface and land surrounding wells, fix roads and other infrastructure damaged in the operating process, and to … Continued
With two months left before Election Day, one group is encouraging Montana’s Native American population to register to vote. The social justice group Western Native Voice is organizing for the upcoming election, often traveling long distances across the Treasure State. … Continued
What is homegrown prosperity? On September 10, I had the opportunity to participate in a conversation about how we can build stronger local economies, and would like to share with you some of the most promising solutions. The Homegrown Prosperity … Continued
Here is a list of questions on some key issues of concern to WORC and the member groups that you can ask candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives this 2016 election season. Citizens have many opportunities to … Continued
President Barack Obama is pushing to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before he leaves office. But most the 2016 presidential candidates oppose it. WORC opposes the TPP because it does not meet WORC’s Trade Bill of Rights, which calls … Continued
Amid turbulent times for a coal industry in long-term decline, who cleans up the leftover coal mines? Over $3 billion in mine cleanup costs are promised through “self-bonds,” mostly in Wyoming. Today brought good news that another coal major, Arch … Continued