Bozeman's pending legal peril with plastics ballot measure
The city of Bozeman could be in a legal world of hurt if it passes a proposed plastics ban on the ballot next week. The “Bozeman Plastics...
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Sam Cardwell
Oct 113 min read
23 states band together to support regional transportation project
At least 23 States recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a controversial energy-related decision involving a proposed railway...
Chris Cargill
Sep 243 min read
Bozeman plastics initiative: To ban plastic bags, straws
This November, voters in the city of Bozeman will decide whether to adopt a ban on plastic bags and straws, as well as foam containers. ...
Madilynne Clark
Sep 233 min read
Washington’s Initiative 2066: Promoting energy choice by protecting access to natural gas for homes and businesses
This November, Washington voters will decide if consumer energy choices deserve protection. Over the course of the last year, Washington...
Chris Cargill
Aug 162 min read
Paper straws: soggy... and dangerous?
It would be one thing if the policies had a true environmental impact. Unfortunately, there is little evidence the laws are helping – and ev
Jason Mercier
Jul 153 min read
Now Available: The Mountain States Policy Manual
The Mountain States Policy Manual is a 200-page guide filled with facts, figures, research and more than 80 recommendations – it is an...
Sam Cardwell
Jun 254 min read
Nuclear power advancing in Wyoming
As we highlighted in our previous study (Powering the Mountain States: A snapshot of the region’s energy portfolio) our region is...
Chris Cargill
May 152 min read
Missoula’s proposed plastic bag ban will be incredibly ineffective
A trend. A fad. Feel-good legislation. Call plastic bag bans whatever you want, just don’t call them effective environmental policy.
Sam Cardwell
Apr 233 min read
Powering the Mountain States: A snapshot of the region’s energy portfolio
By embracing baseload sources like natural gas, hydro, and nuclear these states can continue towards a more prosperous and resilient future.
Chris Cargill
Aug 29, 20232 min read
PILT debate - how much tax money is the public losing on public land?
More than 60% of land in Idaho is controlled by the federal government - meaning a loss of tax revenues for local government. How much...
Chris Cargill
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Banning plastic bags is not an effective environmental policy
The Cheyenne, Wyoming city council is considering joining a popular, but ineffective environmental fad. Lawmakers are proposing banning...
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