Sen. Ripley: Obama’s anti-coal agenda won’t affect Montana climate

February 11, 2016NewsMontana Legislature, Rick RipleyMRLCC

Barack Obama’s Department of Interior recently announced a moratorium on federal coal leases, and few states will be hit harder than Montana. Not only is our state home to more than one-third of all coal reserves in the United States, but about half of the coal production in our state happens on federal land. Halting … Continue reading Sen. Ripley: Obama’s anti-coal agenda won’t affect Montana climate →

Legislator: Be ready to call a special session on Colstrip if needed

January 13, 2016NewsJohn Brenden, Montana Legislature, Rick RipleyMRLCC

HELENA — If “worse came to worse” and lawmakers in either Washington or Oregon pass legislation that could lead to a partial shutdown of the coal-fired power plants in Colstrip, Sen. John Brenden, R-Scobey, wants Montana to be ready. Legislators should have a draft bill to handle the fallout from the possible closure of Units 1 … Continue reading Legislator: Be ready to call a special session on Colstrip if needed →