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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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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...
Owner: Hagadone Family
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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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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Missoula’s Clark Fork Market gets green light for winter operation
MISSOULA — Once a staple of the summer season, Missoula's Clark Fork River Market plans to operate year-round, allowing vendors to make an income while providing local products to consumers during winter's short days. The Missoula City Council...
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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...
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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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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...
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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
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
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
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...
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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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Judge 'reluctantly' tosses youth case challenging Trump climate policies
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The Messenger - Kentucky
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A federal judge on Wednesday "reluctantly" dismissed a lawsuit brought by young Americans accusing President Donald Trump's administration of threatening their constitutional right to life and liberty through its aggressive fossil-fuel push. Judge...
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Judge dismisses suit by young climate activists against Trump’s pro-fossil fuel policies
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by young climate activists that aimed to halt Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders. The dismissal by US district judge Dana Christensen on Wednesday came after 22 plaintiffs, ages seven to...
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Some Montana Airports Say Kristi Noem’s Video Is Against Policy
Some Montana Airports Say Kristi Noem’s Video Violates Their Policy Airports in Bozeman, Missoula, and Billings are refusing to play a video produced and shared by the Department of Homeland Security, citing policies against displaying political...
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UM, FWP study: Anglers spent $1.27B in Montana in 2024
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NBC Montana
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MISSOULA, Mont. — New data from a partnership between Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the University of Montana's Bureau of Business and Economic Research shows the economic impact of fishing in Montana. The study focused on trip-related...
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