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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Montana Newsletter for Sunday July 14, 2024 ( 2 items )  

LCV Announces Multi-State Voter Registration Program Focused on Historically Excluded Communities have hit 100,000 Registered
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: Following the Fourth of July holiday, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) in conjunction with partner organizations, announced they have registered over 100,000 voters to date in 2024 as part of their effort across the country to register historically underrepresented voters. These efforts include programs in Arizona, California, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylv  more

Tribes, Conservation Groups Vow Continued Fight Against Irresponsible Mining After "Bad Actor" Retirement
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 11 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: Helena, MT - Phillips Baker, Jr., CEO, president, and director of Hecla Mining Company, abruptly retired in a victory for Montana's environment. Baker was a "bad actor" under Montana law for his unreclaimed mining disasters at Zortman-Landusky, Beal Mountain, and Basin Creek. His retirement will help ensure that Montana's environment is safeguarded from the worst mining practices. Tribe  more