David Hoffman

Two new Montana laws that aim to keep the Colstrip coal-fired power plant open and running sparked a lawsuit from plant owners who say the government is intruding on private business dealings.

As the Montana House held its first hearing on a bill that could allow NorthWestern Energy to pass costs on to its customers for the utility’s coal-fired power investments, opponents of the idea held protests in multiple cities.

The Montana Senate has approved a bill that could pass costs for the Colstrip coal-fired power plant onto NorthWestern Energy customers if the utility buys an added share in the plant.

The Montana Senate has approved a bill that could pass costs for the Colstrip coal-fired power plant onto NorthWestern Energy customers if the utility...

A bill before the Montana legislature would repeal a law that requires a majority of voters to approve proposed nuclear power facilities.

A proposed investigation into transitioning Montana’s Colstrip coal-fired power plant from coal to nuclear power drew widespread support Thursday at a Senate committee hearing.