March 19, 2024 News

Sec. of State issues SB 442 veto override poll

Article Summary – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen sent a poll, as ordered by a state district court, asking lawmakers whether they want to override Governor Greg Gianforte’s veto of Senate Bill 442, a marijuana tax reallocation measure. The bill, which initially passed the Legislature with broad bipartisan support,

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Exxon’s CEO Supports Inflation Reduction Act

Article Summary – ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods says that while renewable energy sources and electric vehicles are crucial, they are not sufficient on their own for the energy transition. Instead, he suggests a broader set of solutions including carbon capture, storage, hydrogen and biofuels, and supports the Inflation Reduction Act

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Montana Supreme Court Advances Abortion Ballot Proposal

Article Summary – The Montana Supreme Court has overruled the state attorney general’s claim that an initiative to protect abortion rights is legally insufficient. The court found that the proposal submitted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Montana did not confuse voters nor conflict with other parts of the Constitution. However,

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