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Montana GOP wants to increase size of FWP commission

By Laura LundquistJanuary 19, 2021

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A Thompson Falls Republican wants more commissioners on the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission. On Tuesday, Rep. Paul Fielder, R-Thompson Falls, argued in front of the House Fish, Wildlife & Parks committee for his bill increasing the size of the FWP commission by two to a total of seven. House Bill 163 would create one commissioner for each of FWP’s seven … [Read more...] about Montana GOP wants to increase size of FWP commission

DC Circuit rejects Trump rollback of power plant emission rules

By Brad Kutner (Courthouse News)January 19, 2021

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WASHINGTON (CN) — On the last full day of his presidency, Donald Trump’s yearslong effort to shut down Obama-era clean air protections targeting power plants went up in smoke in the D.C. Circuit. Adding salt to the wound, the federal appeals court’s 182-page opinion released Tuesday was unsigned, written by a mostly unanimous three-judge panel. U.S. Circuit Judge Justin … [Read more...] about DC Circuit rejects Trump rollback of power plant emission rules

Will Biden kill Keystone XL? Montana environmental groups cautiously optimistic

By Amanda Eggert/Montana Free PressJanuary 19, 2021

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Environmental groups in Montana expressed tentative relief following reports that President-elect Joe Biden will rescind Keystone XL’s permit on his first day in office, but the embattled pipeline’s fate is far from certain. Presumably to pressure Biden in response to those reports, TC Energy has outlined new plans to build the pipeline entirely with union labor and to power it … [Read more...] about Will Biden kill Keystone XL? Montana environmental groups cautiously optimistic

Missoula County revokes $19K job retention grant; will re-award to new business

By Martin KidstonJanuary 19, 2021

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Missoula County on Tuesday agreed to revoke a $19,000 grant earmarked for local job retention during the pandemic and reissue the award to another business. Commissioners approved the funding request for 27 local businesses on Jan. 5 after opening the application period, which netted more than 125 submissions for funding. Morgan-Pierce law firm was among the chosen … [Read more...] about Missoula County revokes $19K job retention grant; will re-award to new business

Missoula County appoints attorney to oversee sale of failed subdivision parcel

By Martin KidstonJanuary 19, 2021

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The site of a failed subdivision near the base of Grant Creek has seen renewed interest by both prospective developers and conservationists, prompting Missoula County to appoint an outside attorney to oversee the property's appraisal and eventual sale. On Tuesday, county officials said Elizabeth Erickson of Worden Thane will provide legal advice related to the publicly owned … [Read more...] about Missoula County appoints attorney to oversee sale of failed subdivision parcel

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