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Lawsuit: Forest Service ignoring more than 1 million acres of lynx habitat to OK logging, burning

A new lawsuit filed by four conservation groups alleges that the United States Forest Service approved a large logging project in southern Montana by ignoring habitat critical to Canada lynx and grizzly bears, disregarding scientific input and either disregarding or shortening public input. The suit, filed in federal court in

Trump’s intemperate criticisms threaten judicial independence | David Adler

Last week, in International Resources v. Trump, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 majority opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, declared that President Trump had exceeded his statutory authority by using an emergency statute, the “International Economic Emergency Powers Act,” to impose sweeping tariffs without congressional

Democrats vow accountability over Epstein 'cover-up'

Democrats vow accountability over Epstein 'cover-up'

Democrats on Thursday accused US President Donald Trump and his officials of a "massive cover-up" in the handling of files tied to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, vowing an aggressive investigation and warning the administration not to destroy evidence. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused the US Department

PSC waffles on allowing public comment at ‘atrocious’ meeting

PSC waffles on allowing public comment at ‘atrocious’ meeting

A lawyer for the Public Service Commission argued Tuesday against allowing members of the public who are part of 350 Montana to testify about a proposed and controversial merger. Then, the PSC didn’t discuss the merger, which was on its agenda. “There was no explanation given by anybody,” said

EU says member states can use bloc's funds for 'safe' abortion access

EU says member states can use bloc's funds for 'safe' abortion access

The European Commission affirmed Thursday that member states can tap EU funds to pay for safe abortions in answer to a million-strong petition, but stopped short of steps to actively facilitate access across the bloc. Responding to the "My Voice, My Choice" campaign, commission vice-president Roxana

Skipping School to Ski Is Not Hot

Skipping School to Ski Is Not Hot

On any given Tuesday, the upper parking lots at Bridger Bowl are filling up by 9 a.m. While the mountain hums with activity, students’ seats remain conspicuously empty back on campus. Southwest Montana offers endless skiable terrain — some of the best in the country. It’s no secret that

‘It comes down to who you’re voting for’: EPA rescinds Endangerment Finding

‘It comes down to who you’re voting for’: EPA rescinds Endangerment Finding

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its rescission of the 2009 Endangerment Finding on Feb. 12. This scientific determination provided the basis for federal regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by establishing that these pollutants are harmful to human health. “You could characterize [the Endangerment Finding] as a determination that