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The NorthWestern–Black Hills merger is good for Montana’s energy future | Doug Kary
Recently, opponents of the proposed NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills Energy merger have tried to turn the conversation into a debate about data centers. According to their argument, the merger is really about serving Big Tech, and Montana families will somehow end up paying the bill. kAm%92E >2<6D 7@C 2 42E49J A@=:E:42= >6DD286] xE ;FDE :D?’E H92E :D 24EF2==J 367@C6 E96 |@?E2?2 !F3=:4 $6CG:46 r@>>:DD:@?]k^Am kAmx’G6 DA6?E J62CD D6CG:?8 @?
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Recently, opponents of the proposed NorthWestern Energy-Black Hills Energy merger have tried to turn the conversation into a debate about data centers. According to their argument, the merger is really
Guest opinion: Colstrip bill puts good of NWE ratepayers first
Every Montana legislative session has at least one “Colstrip Bill” that is surrounded by controversy. The 2019 session is no different. The narrative regarding SB331, the Montana Energy Security Act, has been inaccurately skewed by groups who are ideologically opposed to the use of fossil fuels, even though they know Montana’s energy needs cannot be met by alternative sources.
FCC Internet Regs Mean Less Access
How important is it to ensure that Montanans have access to high-speed Internet? It could be the difference-maker for finding and applying to jobs, taking advantage of interactive educational resources, or starting a business. That’s why it’s imperative we improve broadband access in Montana, which means finding ways to encourage investment in Internet infrastructure.
FCC internet regs mean less broadband access for Montana
How important is it to ensure that Montanans have access to high-speed internet? It could be the difference-maker for finding and applying to jobs, taking advantage of interactive educational resources, or starting a business.
Dark money groups who shut down Colstrip are now funding Bullock campaign - fairfieldsuntimes.com: Opinion
MCV is funded almost entirely from large, progressive, “social justice” foundations from outside Montana in places like California and Washington, DC. Those groups funnel large amounts of cash to MCV in order to influence our politics and state policy. This year, a primary policy motive behind a lot of that money is to eliminate Montana’s coal industry. The same outside groups funnel money to other Montana organizations as well for the same purpose.
How dark money groups who shut down Colstrip are now funding Bullock's campaign
Dark money has taken on such a high level of prominence in Montana elections under Gov. Steve Bullock’s administration. No governor in Montana history has played a larger role in raising dark money, and now it looks like he’s also going to take the No. 1 spot in benefiting from dark money in his re-election as well.Recently, the group called Montana Conservation Voters announced they were ponying up $500,000 to Bullock’s re-election campaign.
Time to get to work to save Colstrip
The clock is ticking. Gov. Steve Bullock has announced the formation of an advisory committee to map out Montana’s plan to comply with President Obama's call to radically reshape how and from where Americans get their energy.The level of urgency is high because Montana has been singled out as the state with the largest reduction in carbon emissions, at 47 percent.
Governor must save Colstrip power plants
The clock is ticking. Gov. Steve Bullock has announced the formation of an advisory committee to map out Montana’s plan to comply with President Obama's call to radically reshape how and from where Americans get their energy.The level of urgency is high because Montana has been singled out as the state with the largest reduction in carbon emissions, at 47 percent. It's not going to be easy.
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