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North Dakota Tribal Support of BLM Methane Waste Rule Growing

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

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Coal royalty loophole returning?

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

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Native regalia bill making way through Montana legislature

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

Press Releases

JOURNALISTS: If you’d like to receive our press releases by email, please contact WORC’s Communications team here. Also, you can stay up to date through BlueSky and X @WORCaction. July 1, 2025 WORC Denounces Provision in Reconciliation Bill Slashing Royalty … Continued

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Groups Intervene in Coal Royalty Loophole Lawsuit

On March 14, the Powder River Basin Resource Council, WORC, and The Wilderness Society filed motions in Wyoming federal district court to intervene in litigation brought by Cloud Peak Energy against the Department of the Interior’s federal coal royalty valuation … Continued