President Barack Obama rejected the Keystone XL pipeline earlier today and Montana legislators Senator Steve Daines and Governor Steve Bullock are responding.
Even though a majority of states saw gasoline prices jumping over the last week, Petroleum Analyst Will Speer said the same could not be said for Montana. Across the board, Montanans have seen close to a four-cent decrease in gas prices.
U.S. officials have rejected Exxon Mobil Corp.'s request to reconsider a $1 million penalty imposed against the oil giant over a 63,000-gallon crude spill into Montana's Yellowstone River.
The Environmental Protection Agency recently wrapped up a four-year study on the effects of fracking on groundwater. According to Montana Petroleum Association director Dave Galt, the findings are good news for his industry.
Yesterday Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke met with the Bureau of Land Management and Natural Resources subcommittee to express his concerns about the BLM’s inexperience with fracking.
Senator Steve Daines delivered his initial speech on the Senate floor yesterday and outlined his priorities as Montana’s new United States Senator.