Darrell Ehrlick
![Lawsuit claims PSC districts violate the U.S. Constitution](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/12/PSC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawsuit claims PSC districts violate the U.S. Constitution
Three plaintiffs, including the former Montana Secretary of State, are challenging the boundaries of the five PSC districts, which they claim in the lawsuit are a violation of the 14th Amendment guaranteeing one person, one vote.
![Gianforte, Knudsen try to stop American Prairie’s bison through political pressure](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/12/Bison.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gianforte, Knudsen try to stop American Prairie’s bison through political pressure
Biology, law may be on conservation group’s side, but that’s not stopping Montana's elected officials from pressuring the BLM to reverse course.
![Fish and Wildlife sued in Missoula for not protecting Montana’s endangered species](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/02/grizzly-bear.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fish and Wildlife sued in Missoula for not protecting Montana’s endangered species
A lawsuit filed in federal court in Missoula challenges a policy change that would allow more hunting and fishing in National Wildlife Refuges, saying that lead ammunition and tackle could further harm endangered species.
![Colstrip residents sue companies for coal dust seeping into their homes](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/11/colstrip.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Colstrip residents sue companies for coal dust seeping into their homes
The basis of the lawsuit is that the power plant and the coal mine have not taken proper care of covering the huge piles of coal. When the wind blows, the dust from piles cover property and people in an oily grit that is toxic.
![UM aware of medical program doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/08/University-of-Montana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UM aware of medical program doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
A medical doctor affiliated with the University of Montana’s physician training program and who has been given “time-outs” on Facebook for spreading misinformation will continue to teach through the university.
![Tester: Voting rights needs action or filibuster support may end](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/10/Tester.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tester: Voting rights needs action or filibuster support may end
House Minority Mitch McConnell urged every Republican senator to vote against even debating the merits of the bill, which has bounced between the House and Senate to garner bipartisan support.
![Groups sue Montana DEQ over proposed Laurel power plant](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/05/NorthWestern-Energy-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Groups sue Montana DEQ over proposed Laurel power plant
Two groups have filed suit in Yellowstone County District Court to halt a proposed natural-gas generation station in Laurel because they say the state’s Department of Environmental Quality has not properly considered the environmental impacts of the 175-megawatt station.
![Lawsuit alleges MT Secretary of State took thousands from residents, hasn’t returned it](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/09/Gianforte-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawsuit alleges MT Secretary of State took thousands from residents, hasn’t returned it
A possible class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Montana Secretary of State’s Office alleging that it overbilled potentially thousands of customers, and even though it knew of the glitch, refused to issue refunds unless residents requested the money back in writing.
![Native transgender lobbyist sues conservative news website for libel](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/08/Newspapers.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Native transgender lobbyist sues conservative news website for libel
An Native American lobbyist is suing an online newspaper in eastern Montana for libel, claiming the publication made claims that damaged her ability to perform her job, and is seeking $250,000 in damages from the Montana Daily Gazette.
![New study suggests Native American voting disparity growing](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/11/elections.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New study suggests Native American voting disparity growing
The disparity for American Indians is even more dire, something that has been echoed by a Montana Civil Rights panel which advises the federal Department of Justice.