Utilities Propose $18 Billion in Rate Hikes Despite Consumer Struggles
July 20, 2026
Consumers face no relief in energy bills as utilities propose $18 billion in rate hikes. State regulators under pressure.
Consumers face no relief in energy bills as utilities propose $18 billion in rate hikes. State regulators under pressure.
The first week of a criminal trial concerning alleged government fund misuse by a Montana official concluded at the Lewis and Clark County District Court in Helena. State Sen. Jason Ellsworth, a Republican from Hamilton, faces charges of official misconduct, a misdemeanor. The state alleges Ellsworth sought personal gain by
The young plaintiffs challenging Trump’s 2025 executive orders on fossil fuels seek an en banc rehearing from the Ninth Circuit.
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Tayler Scherr, raising chickens in Montana, faced a heatwave that turned her home office into a chick intensive care unit.
U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged unity at the AFT convention, highlighting key Democratic goals.
President Trump’s Labor nominee defends agency’s role in dismantling the Education Department amid Senate scrutiny.
Trump administration proposes returning grizzly bear management to states, citing recovery and increased conflicts.
New MTGOP rules defy state constitution with loyalty oaths, risking penalties for officials, says District Judge McMahon.
A trial for Republican state Sen. Ellsworth, facing misconduct charges, begins Tuesday. He pleads not guilty, expecting exoneration.
Students in advanced degree programs face uncertainty as loan caps rise temporarily amid ongoing legal battles.
Gov. Greg Gianforte suspends Brad Molnar from Montana’s utility board over workplace conduct allegations, citing serious breaches.
