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Advocates call for repeal of FACE Act over unequal enforcement concerns

(The Center Square) - After anti-ICE protests erupted in Minnesota, legal advocates are calling for reversal of the FACE Act, a law that levies penalties for interference at abortion clinics and houses of worship. In 1994, Congress passed the Free Access to Clinic Entrances, or FACE, Act which subjects individuals

Ballot initiative to block corporate spending in Montana elections begins signature drive

A ballot initiative campaign seeking to block corporate spending in state elections got the greenlight this week to start rounding up the signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. What's now called Initiative 194 seeks to circumvent the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision Citizens United by

Ellsworth lawyer: Misconduct charge shielded by legislative privilege, should be dismissed

An attorney for Hamilton Republican Sen. Jason Ellsworth argued in state district court Friday that the misdemeanor charge against him should be dropped because he was acting within the bounds of his legislative duties. Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Christopher Abbott presided over Friday's initial hearing,

Before they were against it, Laurel leaders expressed support for psychiatric hospital

Before at least one state legislator was against a state psychiatric facility in Laurel, he was for it. And despite accusations of the community of backroom deals and discussions by Laurel’s city leaders, a meeting in October showed that many of the details residents have alleged have been kept

Public Service Commission can’t keep data center information secret, says group

A coalition of groups with concerns about data centers is challenging the Montana Public Service Commission’s decision to keep information about them under wraps at the request of NorthWestern Energy. In a motion filed with the Public Service Commission this week, Earthjustice said NorthWestern hasn’t shown information in

Groups challenge Montana PSC order that keeps data center info secret

Public interest groups on Wednesday challenged the rationale behind redactions made in the letters of intent signed by NorthWestern Energy and data center developers. The agreements made with developers in Silver Bow and Yellowstone counties share few details — even less information than the utility has publicly disclosed in other areas.

Bitterroot Valley news you may have missed this week

Here are some news stories from the Bitterroot Valley you may have missed this week... Gianforte, USFS chief reveal initial logging locations under new state-federal partnership Alongside U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday the selection of the first two "priority