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Senate passes resolution to open up Montana for coal leasing, now headed to Trump's desk
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The MSU Exponent - Montana
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Amid a federal government shutdown, the Republican-held U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to open up Montana for more coal leasing by overturning land use restrictions implemented in 2024. The resolution would overturn a Biden-era amendment to a Miles...
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As Trump Moves to Repeal Public Lands Rule, Government Shutdown Shuts Out Public Participation
When the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) finalized its Public Lands Rule in 2024, conservation groups across the country saw it as a landmark shift, one that put protecting natural resources on equal footing with mining, grazing, and drilling. “It...
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Judge dismisses Lighthiser v. Trump youth climate lawsuit
Jonathan Ambarian HELENA (KPAX) - A federal judge in Missoula has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of young plaintiffs, challenging the Trump administration’s energy policies. U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen ruled Wednesday that the 22...
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Montana hunters have two ‘close range’ encounters with grizzly bears
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The MSU Exponent - Montana
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Three hunters were left unhurt after two scary encounters with grizzly bears in the Taylor Fork area near Big Sky. That is according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). “The first encounter involved two hunters on Sept....
Owner: Montana State University
A Montanan’s guide to federal and state public record requests
The right to know takes different forms at different levels of government. At the federal level, the Freedom of Information Act gives citizens a way to request government records. In Montana, the right is built directly into the state constitution...
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González Colón to participate in Montana Economic Summit on energy
Gov. Jenniffer González Colón was invited by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to participate as a panelist at the Montana Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Summit focused on energy issues, it was reported Wednesday. This week’s event will bring...
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'We don't settle': Montana Tech chancellor discusses college's goals, grit
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The MSU Exponent - Montana
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Perseverance. Dirty boots and callused hands — as symbols of confidence, competence and can-do spirit. Graduates primed and ready for work right out of the academic chute. An institution that has notched 125 years of stepping up to meet regional,...
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Judge dismisses federal lawsuit from young climate activists
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Federal judge dismisses young climate activists' lawsuit
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block President Donald Trump's executive orders promoting fossil fuels and discouraging renewable energy. The activists said the orders...
Owner: Hagadone Family
Montana State volleyball outlasts Montana in five-set marathon
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406 Sports - Montana
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MSU and UM sports information MISSOULA — Montana State senior outside hitter Madilyn Siebler recorded a career-high 21 kills as the Bobcat volleyball team captured its fifth-straight victory over rival Montana Saturday night in front of a record...
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Calgary raccoon numbers could be on the rise, says wildlife biologist
Calgary’s raccoons are elusive creatures, typically found lying low in the woods rather than wreaking havoc on urban areas like their friends out east. Toronto’s infamous trash pandas have led many in Canada to associate raccoons with...
Owner: Canadian Government
Judge dismisses young activists' lawsuit against Trump, concedes 'very real' climate harm
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders promoting fossil fuels and discouraging renewable energy. U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen said the...
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Missoula judge dismisses federal climate lawsuit, plaintiffs plan to appeal
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The MSU Exponent - Montana
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A federal judge in Missoula dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging a range of energy-related actions taken by the Trump administration. The organization representing the 22 young plaintiffs quickly vowed to appeal. In his order, U.S. District...
Owner: Montana State University
US judge 'reluctantly' tosses youth case challenging Trump climate policies
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Antelope County News - Nebraska
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A federal judge on Wednesday tossed a youth-led lawsuit accusing US President Donald Trump's fossil-fuel agenda of trampling their inalienable rights, ruling that he lacked jurisdiction to intervene. In his written order, Judge Dana Christensen of...
Owner: Carrie & Wade Pitzer
Wildlife ecologist turns to conservation through photography
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Fairbanks Daily News Miner - Alaska
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‘It was so rewarding to share what I was seeing with others,” Mark Lindberg said about his move into professional photography. “It really excited me to be able to do that. But boy, it’s a steep learning curve.” Lindberg, a retired UAF quantitative...
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Judge dismisses young climate activists’ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive orders promoting fossil fuels and discouraging renewable energy. The activists said the orders...
Owner: The Associated Press (Non-profit)
Central Montana's Petersen, Chew Choo selected for Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame
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Lewistown News Argus - Montana
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The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center announced their 18th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, with two inductees coming from Lewistown: Jerry Petersen and the Charlie Russell Chew Choo. The inductees were...
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Montana is on the correct track for Medicaid reform
The Treasure State is taking important steps to help control the exploding costs of Medicaid while providing critical care to the neediest. Montana is submitting a 1115 Medicaid Demonstration waiver application to allow experimentation with...
Owner: Hagadone Family
Parking lot drug exchanges. A $300,000 baby. In Massachusetts, fertility coverage shortfalls cost patients dearly.
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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It was midday when the nurse pulled her car into the Market Basket parking lot in Hanover and sidled up to a black SUV. She said hello to the SUV driver, a suburban mom she’d connected with in a private Facebook group. The driver got out and...
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Ready for a “Smart Vacation”? Why 2026 Could Be Travel’s Most Mindful Year Yet
Travel in 2026 might look a little different. Less about checking off bucket lists and more about checking in with ourselves — and the planet. According to Expedia Group’s newly released Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel report, the coming year...
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