Montana News

Montana residents have a right to ‘a clean and healthful environment,’ the state’s top court said.

Laws seeking to ban such procedures violate the constitutional right to privacy, say the judges.

Under the measure, Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who identifies as transgender, would have been prevented from using the women’s restroom.

The agency said it made the decision following an analysis of potential climate and public health impacts.

Republican newcomer Tim Sheehy’s campaign to unseat the incumbent Democrat in the deep red Treasure State gains momentum as Nov. 5 election nears.

The lower court rulings prohibit the state from enforcing the laws while the lawsuits over their constitutionality proceed.

‘This is great news for Montanans. No one should be subject to discrimination because of their vaccination status,’ a state official told The Epoch Times.

Plaintiff groups has said the law would discourage Montana residents from registering to vote.

The judge found that the Department of Labor had exceeded its authority.

Talen Montana and NorthWestern Energy said the new standards impose enormous costs and could result in the Colstrip power plant prematurely retiring.

Held up in litigation since it passed in 2013, the act requires parental consent for abortion, but not for pregnancy-related medical care.

If candidate Tim Sheehy succeeds in unseating a longtime Democrat, his win could help advance Republican policies through Congress.

Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, face steep uphill battles in states controlled by the opposite party.