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Montana PSC prolongs climate petition comment deadline

Article Summary – The Montana Public Service Commission will reopen public commentary on a petition requesting the integration of climate impacts in the commission’s regulatory work. The petition, submitted by 41 businesses and nonprofits, asks regulators to adopt a framework that takes climate impacts into account when overseeing monopoly power

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Drunk Man Arrested for Allegedly Kicking Bison at Yellowstone

Article Summary – Two individuals from Idaho Falls were arrested at Yellowstone National Park for allegedly harassing wildlife, among other charges; one of them was reported to have kicked a bison in the leg. Clarence Yoder and Mckenna Bass pleaded not guilty and were released on a $3,500 bond, banned

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“Biden Law Funds Highlighted at Trump’s Airport Rally”

Article Summary – Former President Donald Trump’s campaign announced a rally to be held at MBS International Airport in Freeland, Michigan. The airport received a federal grant worth over $5.6 million for upgrades in July 2023, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed by President Joe Biden in

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Groups plan lawsuit over Wyoming wolf incident for endangered status

Article Summary – Six wildlife and animal rights groups, including Animal Wellness Action and the Gallatin Wildlife Association, plan to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to restore endangered species protections for wolves, alleging that Northern Rockies states have irresponsibly managed the species. The move follows an incident

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Rep. Scott Perry Advocates for Public Broadcasting Defunding

Article Summary – Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry has introduced a bill to eliminate all federal support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and co-sponsored a bill to end federal funding for National Public Radio. Perry calls these entities biased and accuses them of pushing propaganda. This move comes

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Coalition formed to advocate for clean fuel tax credit

Article Summary – A new group, the SAF Coalition, aims to lobby lawmakers to extend a tax credit from the Inflation Reduction Act to increase the production of sustainable aviation fuel. The coalition, made up of almost 40 large airlines, airports, manufacturers, and biofuel producers, is forming at a crucial

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Trump Jr. Boosts GOP Candidates in Montana Rally

Article Summary – Donald Trump Jr. attended a “Protecting Freedom” event where he rallied for leading Republican candidates in Montana, urging support for a conservative agenda he said would help win elections in November. The event was hosted by Montana Association of Conservatives and criticized the current Biden administration, Democrats,

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Severe weather, flash floods to hit central US Sunday

Article Summary – The National Weather Service (NWS) issued two Tornado Watches, one across Texas until 9 p.m. and another for parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri until 11 p.m. Severe weather and flash flooding are expected to continue impacting the central U.S., which is still recovering from recent tornadoes.

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New Home Improvement Tax Breaks Revealed – Forbes

Article Summary – The article discusses the potential tax benefits homeowners in the U.S. can gain from home improvements. This comes after the passing of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act which includes new tax breaks for homeowners. The tax breaks apply to certain home improvements, including

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Great Plains Braces for Tornadoes and Flooding

Article Summary – Tornado warnings were issued across parts of the Central U.S., including places in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, due to severe thunderstorms and high winds. The warnings followed a day of destructive tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa that left dozens of homes destroyed. By Saturday evening, Oklahoma had

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