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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Montana Newsletter for Sunday September 24, 2023 ( 8 items )  

Alliance for the Wild Rockies: U.S. Forest Service Logging Makes a Mockery of Biden's Climate Pledge
HELENA, Montana, Sept. 22 -- The Alliance for the Wild Rockies issued the following news release: Once again, the Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Center on Biological Diversity and Council on Wildlife and Fish are challenging the Biden administration's Forest Service on yet another massive clearcutting. This time it's the South Plateau Project, right on the border of Yellowstone National Park. Yes, you read that right - Biden's Forest Service is planning to clearcut the National Forests surround  more

Alliance for Wild Rockies Halts Degradation of Red Rock Lakes Wilderness
HELENA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- The Alliance for the Wild Rockies issued the following agency statement on Sept. 17, 2023: * * * In what was undoubtedly one of the most bizarre attempts to "save" a handful of lake grayling, Biden's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Montana's Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, and Montana Trout Unlimited tried to throw the Wilderness Act under the bus by totally ignoring its legal protections against "trammeling" Wilderness Areas. Thanks to the Alliance and our  more

American Bridge 21st Century: Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's History of Attacking Montana's Judiciary Catches Up With Him
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: Today, American Bridge 21st Century released a new video detailing Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's history of attacking the judiciary. The pending complaint includes 41 separate violations and leaves the possibility that Kndusen could be disbarred. Watch here or bel  more

Lawsuit Aims to Protect Grizzlies, Lynx From Clearcutting Near Yellowstone National Park
MISSOULA, Montana, Sept. 21 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Conservation groups filed a lawsuit today challenging the U.S. Forest Service's approval of a large timber sale just outside Yellowstone National Park that would destroy habitat for grizzly bears, lynx and other embattled species. "This clearcutting project is a direct threat to grizzly bears, lynx and the entire Yellowstone ecosystem," said Kristine Akland, Northern Rockies   more

NCAT's Sustainable Agriculture Publications Now Available in Spanish
BUTTE, Montana, Sept. 20 -- The National Center for Appropriate Technology issued the following news release: The National Center for Appropriate Technology's sustainable agriculture program, ATTRA, now has more than 100 trusted publications available in Spanish. These practical publications for producers are available to read or in audio format. ATTRA's online resources include more than 300 publications as well as podcasts, videos, databases, and forums. NCAT's team of Sustainable Agricultur  more

Property & Environment Research Center: New Report Outlines 10 Solutions for Improving the Endangered Species Act for Its 50th Anniversary
BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The Property and Environment Research Center issued the following news release: Ahead of the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act this December, a new report from The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), explores creative ideas to improve the landmark law's conservation outcomes. Since the act became law five decades ago, most species listed under it have avoided extinction - a major success story. However, only a tiny fraction of li  more

USTelecom Welcomes Four New Members to the Association
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- USTelecom-The Broadband Association issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: Today, USTelecom | The Broadband Association, the leading association of connectivity providers and innovators, announced the addition of four new members: Broadlinc, CTC, Lumos, and Ziply Fiber. The new members include: * Broadlinc, a Kentucky-based broadband service provider serving rural markets throughout Kentucky and part of Indiana; * CTC, a broadband provider serving Minnes  more

WTA Comments on USF CAF-BLS NPRM
HELENA, Montana, Sept. 20 -- WTA-Advocates for Rural Broadband issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2023: Yesterday, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that accompanied its Enhanced ACAM Order, which was adopted July 23. WTA stated that no changes should be made to CAF-BLS and other legacy support mechanisms until the FCC and the industry have had sufficient time to determine the changes in broadband deployment and support needs that are likely t  more