MCVcast | MT Conservation Voters

This special Legislative Update edition of MCVcast features a closer look at the threats to public lands, the environment and voting rights in the Montana Legislature. Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown, Whitner Chase and Aaron Murphy explore the reaction to Governor Gianforte's signing of two anti-voting rights bills. Plus, how to take action as lawmakers ignore the will of voters who overwhelmingly approved public lands funding. And a new Earth Day climate challenge… and a remarkable conversation about the future of coal in America. LINKS: * CNN: Montana Democrats Sue Over Voting Access Restrictions: https://cnn.it/3asZJRj * Read Montana Democratic Party's Lawsuit re: Voter Suppression Bills: https://bit.ly/3eoTOOn * Yellowstone Public Radio: Montana Democratic Party Challenges New Election Laws: https://bit.ly/3v7XJWr * Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen's Open Letter to Montana re: “Voting Irregularities”: https://bit.ly/3grP6Sq * Sign MCV's Petition Calling on Lawmakers to Fund Public Lands: https://bit.ly/3sDl0Oy * Missoulian Editorial: Marijuana Laws Must Fulfill Intent of Voters: https://bit.ly/3eoRTcs * MCV Chair: Lawmakers: Remember Who You Work For: https://bit.ly/3n7J9LI * MCV's “We Voted” Video: https://bit.ly/2P8lDSj * MCVEF HB379 Survey: https://bit.ly/3eAAqhB * Northwestern Energy proposes $250 Million Natural Gas Plant in Laurel: https://bit.ly/3auNrYD * Associated Press: Miner's Union Backs Shift From Coal in Exchange for Jobs: https://bit.ly/3eoKwSi * UMWA's Cecil Robertson and Sen. Joe Manchin Talk Coal at National Press Club: https://bit.ly/2Qe1iMc * Interior Secretary Haaland Issues two Secretarial Orders: https://on.doi.gov/3gsIYJE * Biden Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions During Earth Day Climate Summit: https://nyti.ms/2PcYxdj * Biden Administration Cancels Oil & Gas Leases on Public Lands Through June: https://bit.ly/3eBoWuf

On this bonus episode of MCVcast, we hear from consultant Barrett Kaiser, who commandeered an Ammon Bundy news conference at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge. Barrett joins us to talk about the future of Bundy's so-called “People's Rights Movement.” Plus Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown, Whitner Chase and Aaron Murphy break down the key conservation bills in the Montana Legislature, and an upcoming rally on 406 Day... More questions than answers about Gov. Gianforte's recent killing of a wolf... And an MCV Education Fund push for “A Better Deal.” LINKS: * Details of legislation implementing recreational marijuana in Montana: https://bit.ly/31D2Ot3 * SB 379: Saddling Northwestern ratepayers with Colstrip costs: https://bit.ly/3cFs6go * HB 677: Limiting purchase of ag land for nonprofits: https://bit.ly/3fvuEzy * Facebook page for Rally for Public Lands on “406 Day” (April 6): https://bit.ly/39s9Wgu * Register to virtually participate in Rally for Public Lands: https://bit.ly/3frMfZb * Barrett Kaiser commandeers 2016 Bundy news conference: https://bit.ly/31yqkri * Kaiser op-ed: https://bit.ly/3rFJGoW * Gov. Gianforte answers questions about his FWP warning following his trapping and killing of a wolf: https://bit.ly/3m4BfSS * Sen. Daines wants to delist grizzlies: https://bit.ly/2PjP5oA * Sen. Heinrich to reinstate a Obama-era climate change rule: https://nyti.ms/2Od9BH2 * U.S. Geological Survey report on Greater Sage-grouse population: https://bit.ly/39yh374 * MCV Education Fund launches “A Better Deal” campaign: https://bit.ly/3rFKOsG * MCV Education Fund's “A Better Deal” video: https://bit.ly/3wd5aNv * Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's opening remarks for Oil & Gas Forum: https://bit.ly/3cDotYF

This week the executive Director of MontPIRG joins MCVcast to talk about the concerning trend of voter suppression legislation in the works in Montana and across the country. Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown, Whitner Chase and Aaron Murphy also go to the steps of the Montana State Capitol to push for public lands funding. Plus, two new lawsuits from Montana against the Biden Administration, and a new Interior Secretary! LINKS: * Legislative proposal for marijuana revenue shortchanges public lands funding: http://bit.ly/3qYwMSD * MCV statement on marijuana funding proposal: https://bit.ly/3cMkUOv * MCV statement on Secretary Haaland's Senate confirmation: http://bit.ly/3cxnvvu * Sen. Daines Senate floor speech opposing Haaland: http://bit.ly/2P02RMy * 116 members of Congress sign 30x30 letter: https://bit.ly/3rYyrc7 * Montana AG Knudsen signs Montana onto Biden Keystone XL Pipeline lawsuit: https://bit.ly/2OIakA9 * Knudsen signs Montana onto Biden greenhouse gas lawsuit: https://bit.ly/30SPLn7 * Rosendale rails against the For the People Act on Montana Talks with Aaron Flint: http://bit.ly/2OEfD3A * MontPIRG: http://mtpirg.org * Brennen Center for Justice anti-voting legislation tracker: http://bit.ly/30PsN03 * Nada Culver: New Acting Director of the BLM: http://bit.ly/30P6xDt * Vital Ground Foundation announces LWCF-conserved land: http://bit.ly/2NolkC2 * Ranger Rob Davies speaks to NBC Montana about conservation: http://bit.ly/2NnGcJC * Tracy Stone-Manning's U.S. House testimony (March 9): https://bit.ly/2P01Ync

Whitney Williams, Ivan MacDonald and Mary Rutherford, some of the folks behind the innovative new Snowbird Fund, stop by MCVcast to talk about the important work of supporting Indigenous families as they search for missing loved ones. Plus Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown, Whitner Chase and Aaron Murphy cover the bipartisan support for a historic Interior nominee, the flood of legislation -- good and bad -- in the Montana Legislature, the local mayors who have signed on to protect land and water, and the passing of conservation champion Klaus von Stutterheim. LINKS: * Bozeman Daily Chronicle criticizes Daines for opposing Haaland: http://bit.ly/38aSDzM * Committee tables HB 457 (marijuana implementation delay): http://bit.ly/3rjmaP4 * Lawmakers consider SB 153 (transferring authority of fishing access sites): http://bit.ly/3uW0qLC * House passes anti-Renewable Energy Standard bills (HB 576 & HB 475): http://bit.ly/3qnn1NK * Senate passes anti-wolf bills (SB 267 & SB 314): http://bit.ly/3be2vuw * Lawmakers debate “enhanced penalties” for infrastructure vandalism (HB 481): http://bit.ly/3kMpSyA * The Montana Native Voting Rights Act (HB 613): http://bit.ly/2MKJnuA * The Snowbird Fund: https://www.snowbirdfund.org/ * Contribute to the Snowbird Fund: http://bit.ly/30b3a9R * Rosendale votes against the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act: http://bit.ly/3sQgwEM * 70 mayors, including three from Montana, sign on in support of 30x30 Initiative: https://bit.ly/30fPdY9 * Gov. Mark Gordon outlines “carbon negative” challenge: http://bit.ly/3ea2Gc7 * Klaus von Stutterheim passes away: http://bit.ly/3eaYWHk * Missoula County proclamation of Klaus von Stutterheim Day: https://bit.ly/3rdo7N4

The organization Protect Our Winters is playing an active role in Montana. This week, POW's Lindsay Bourgoine joins MCVcast to talk about turning outdoors enthusiasts into climate advocates. Plus, Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown, Whitner Chase and Aaron Murphy recap the confirmation hearing of Interior Secretary Nominee Deb Haaland, and the blowback of Senator Steve Daines' opposition to her. We examine the hot bills in the Montana Legislature as lawmakers wrap their first half of the session… and a call for submissions in our fight for public land funding. LINKS: * MCV's Statement in response to Sen. Daines & Haaland's hearing: http://bit.ly/2PgQ7Bz * Newspaper ad: 2,500 Montanans call on Daines to support Haaland: https://bit.ly/3koWz4M * Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council ad in support of Haaland: http://bit.ly/3dMdsFe * Committee tables extreme voter suppression bill (HB 455): http://bit.ly/3uvSlgl * Montana House narrowly passes land transfer bill (HB 320): http://bit.ly/3pX7HH4 * Rep. Larry Brewster pulls net metering bill (HB 359) as dozens opponents wait to testify: http://bit.ly/2Pd55IF * Rep. Bill Mercer wants to delay recreational marijuana implementation to 2023: http://bit.ly/37KCErJ * Send us your selfie videos by March 3! mcv@mtvoters.org * Panel rejects nomination of Andrew McKean as FWP Commissioner: http://bit.ly/3pZNAIh * Gianforte joins 16 other governors in urging Biden to reverse oil and gas moratorium: https://bit.ly/2Ny0Ff6 * Eastern Montana sees 13 wildfires in January alone: http://bit.ly/3bIScxB * Protect Our Winters: https://protectourwinters.org/ * Rep. Rosendale introduces FIR Act to reverse Endangered Species Act consultation requirement: http://bit.ly/3qVk4op * Preview of Sen. Tester on Showtime's The Circus: https://bit.ly/3bDHrfP

This week former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota joins MCVcast to talk about “reopening dialogue” with rural America through the One Country Project. Plus, Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown, Whitner Chase and Aaron Murphy question the priorities of the Montana Legislature, especially when it comes to disincentivizing renewable energy in the Big Sky State. We also poke holes in Senator Steve Daines' latest controversial tweet, and Secretary of State Christi Jacobson's troublesome reason for ending same-day voter registration. LINKS: * Senate Bill 215: “The Religious Freedom Restoration Act”: http://bit.ly/2Njy1xR * House Bill 359: “Revising Net Metering Rates:” http://bit.ly/37nfJm7 * House Bill 387: “Revise small energy generation facility requirements and transition costs”: http://bit.ly/3biceyH * Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen on Montana Talks (rightwing radio show): http://bit.ly/2ZsInxV * Sen. Daines' misleading tweet about renewable energy: https://bit.ly/3bmr6MF * Rep. Matt Rosendale on KGEZ radio: http://bit.ly/2OP9uBo * MCV-signed letter from conservation orgs, businesses in support of Rep. Deb Haaland's nomination: https://bit.ly/3prMqVS * Members of Montana Indian Caucus write Daines & Rosendale: http://bit.ly/3uaJQap * MCV's reaction to repeal of controversial LWCF secretarial order: https://bit.ly/3pt0ajj * USDA predicts robust farm income in 2021: http://bit.ly/3ax0V6t * The One Country Project: https://onecountryproject.com/ * Federal judge's Sage Grouse ruling: http://bit.ly/3bnWlHc * American Prairie Reserve sends bison to South Dakota: http://bit.ly/3avjpEs * NASA animation of Perseverance landing: https://bit.ly/2ZsRUVR

State Senator Susan Webber of Browning swings by MCVcast to talk about Senator Steve Daines's poorly reasoned opposition to Interior nominee Deb Haaland, state legislation affecting tribal sovereignty, and her push for Indigenous Peoples Day in Montana. Plus, Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown, Whitner Chase and Aaron Murphy explore the week's highlights in the Montana Legislature, a striking new coal forecast, and new numbers about Montanans' views on public lands and conservation. LINKS: * SB 169: Unnecessary voter ID law passes committee: http://bit.ly/374DS0Q * HB 320: Prohibiting the sale of transferred federal land: http://bit.ly/3jH25zo * HB 241: Allowing non-natives to hunt on tribal land: http://bit.ly/374laqc * Wolf Management bills: http://bit.ly/3pbRTjq * Sen. Jon Tester's Spotlight Act: http://bit.ly/3p5yFfq * MCV Letter to Steve Daines re: Interior Nominee Deb Haaland: https://bit.ly/3d4letG * Daines's Statement on Haaland: http://bit.ly/3q7hIm5 * Call Steve Daines: (202) 224-2651 * Federal judge backs expansion of Montana coal mine: http://bit.ly/3piUloA * Morgan Stanley predicts end of coal by 2033: http://bit.ly/2OtameO * Colorado College's 2021 Western States Survey: https://bit.ly/3a92VBU * MCV's response to Western States Survey: http://bit.ly/3jDxoex * Bullock to co-chair American Bridge: http://bit.ly/2Za38P0

Rich Janssen, the Head of Natural Resources for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, joins MCVcast this week to discuss the tribes' new management of the National Bison Range. Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown and Aaron Murphy welcome the newest member of the MCV team to the podcast. Congressman Matt Rosendale lands in controversy for opposing a historic cabinet nominee, we break down Governor Greg Gianforte's State of the State address, and a jobs threat from the ban on oil and gas leasing in Montana? Not so fast… LINKS: * Judge Brian Morris throws out Trump anti-science rule: http://wapo.st/2MSd6l1 * E&E: Mass exodus of BLM employees after HQ move: http://bit.ly/3oJIbo9 * Rosendale letter opposing Deb Haaland: https://bit.ly/3oHAeju * Rosendale Twitter video about border wall: https://bit.ly/3pSyGVk * Rocky Mountain Wild Leasing Report: http://bit.ly/36Gt6Of * Rocky Mountain Wild interactive federal leasing map: http://bit.ly/3pJeYLv * Montana FWP State Parks 2020 visitation report: https://bit.ly/3jjHMbe * Montana lawmakers refuse marijuana funding request: http://bit.ly/2MSe68L * Gianforte's State of the State Speech & Bishop's Rebuttal: http://bit.ly/39Lf8fS * Meet CSKT's Rich Janssen: http://bit.ly/2MV6qTm * High Country News: Reclaiming the National Bison Range: http://bit.ly/3rqrtMf * HR1: “The For the People Act” by Rep. John Sarbanes: https://bit.ly/2YLmGJ6 * Tester letter in support of KXL: https://bit.ly/3tq67R6 * MTN's Mike Dennison reports on KXL (feat. Whitney Tawney): https://bit.ly/3rhfAYY

Keaton Sunchild, the political director of Western Native Voice, joins MCVcast to discuss the latest attack on voting rights in Montana. Plus Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown and Aaron Murphy round up the other concerning bills in the Montana Legislature, and look at “the biggest day for climate action in more than a decade” at the White House. LINKS: * Biden remarks on Jan. 27 climate, jobs and conservation executive orders: https://bit.ly/2Yj8bMi * Factsheet on Biden's Jan. 27 executive orders on climate and conservation: http://bit.ly/3a89kft * MCV's statement on Biden's executive orders: http://bit.ly/3op6Deg * MCV's fact-check on Daines & LWCF funding: http://bit.ly/2M1qnrD * BIllings Gazette: Montana oil and gas production “sputtering”: http://bit.ly/36hOhpn * Text of SB 92 (requiring elections of elections officials): https://bit.ly/39olHF6 * Text of SB 93 (allowing poll-watchers at ballot dropoff sites): https://bit.ly/2Ymldss * Text of HB 176 (ending same-day voter registration): https://bit.ly/2YkR6lu * Text of SB 115 (requiring Land Board approval of state acquisitions): https://bit.ly/3t3hRZt * Meet Keaton Sunchild: http://bit.ly/2KRw36G * Text of SB 98 (making it easier to kill grizzlies): https://bit.ly/3cgdBQp * Yellowstone's oldest bear: http://bit.ly/3a6wmTX * Pete Buttigieg on NPR: https://n.pr/3ciDNtV

MCVcast celebrates the arrival of new leadership in Washington, as the Biden Administration takes bold action to protect the climate and the environment. This week we hear from the Chairman of the Ft. Peck Assiniboine Council on the revocation of the Keystone XL Pipeline, and from House Minority Leader Kim Abbott on how conservation champs are pushing for change in Helena. Plus, Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown and Aaron Murphy round up the week's conservation headlines. LINKS: * Biden Re-enters Paris Climate Agreement: http://bit.ly/3sLpwvq * Biden's Executive Order revoking the Keystone XL Pipeline: http://bit.ly/3bW8KUB * Biden Administration announces reviews of controversial enviro and public lands rollbacks: http://bit.ly/3p4cTt8 * Sen. Daines' letter to Biden Administration re: Keystone XL Pipeline: http://bit.ly/3qE99yU * Interior Department transfers management of National Bison Range to CSKT: http://bit.ly/3qDUMuq * Colorado follows Montana's lead on Pendley lawsuit: http://bit.ly/3p3Jxv9 * Gianforte appoints three new FWP Commissioners: http://bit.ly/39N6axm * Meet Montana House Minority Leader Kim Abbott: https://www.kimabbottforlegislature.com * Column: MCV and other conservation groups support public lands funding: http://bit.ly/3sQ0Ban

Darrell Ehrlick, the editor of Montana's newest news organization, joins MCVcast to talk about the Daily Montanan. Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown and Aaron Murphy recap the reactions from Montana's congressional delegation to the attack on the U.S. Capitol and highlight what's missing in Governor Gianforte's proposed state budget. Plus, a comeback plan for a species missing in the Little Belt Mountains for a century. LINKS: * Public radio interview with Sen. Jon Tester by Aaron Bolton: http://bit.ly/39AnlSz * Sen. Jon Tester's fiery national op-ed about accountability in the Senate: http://bit.ly/39AnlSz * Public radio interview with Sen. Steve Daines by Kevin Trevellyan: http://bit.ly/3ipiaJz * Sen. Daines admits Antifa wasn't involved in violent pro-Trump riots on Capitol Hill: http://bit.ly/2LLXjnk * Rep. Rosendale calls violent insurrection of Capitol a “false” crisis: http://bit.ly/3oM7Q0j * MCV's reaction to Gov. Gianforte's proposed budget: http://bit.ly/2LxuZFu * Group proposes 800,000 acres of new wilderness in Montana: http://bit.ly/3ifLims * The Daily Montanan: https://dailymontanan.com/ * More info about the Daily Montanan: http://bit.ly/3i1OAJE * PNS story about MontanaPushback.org: http://bit.ly/3oOpMHU * Wild martens reintroduced to Little Belt Mountains: http://bit.ly/3ifrvDx

Season 4 of MCVcast kicks off with Livingston small business owner and former Montana Wildlife Commissioner Dan Vermillion and a conversation about Montana's new elected leaders. Plus Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown and Aaron Murphy cover the inauguration and new cabinet of Governor Greg Gianforte, the armed terrorist insurrection of the US Capitol, a new MCV effort to hold all elected leaders accountable, and more public land in Montana. LINKS: * Gianforte's Cabinet: http://bit.ly/399dZgB * Gianforte's 1st Executive Order: https://bit.ly/2XkuLUt * MCV's Letter in Support of Somers Beach State Park: https://bit.ly/3bw0WZB * Billings Gazette Jan 3 Editorial: https://bit.ly/2Lw3jR6 * Billings Gazette Jan 6 Editorial: http://bit.ly/38mgRr8 * MCV's MontanaPushback.org: https://www.montanapushback.org/ * Dan Vermillion's business: http://www.sweetwatertravel.com/ * Tester Secures New USFS Acquisition: https://bit.ly/3hRQmNv

Martha Williams, the outgoing director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks joins our final MCVcast episode of 2020 to reflect on her agency's challenges and opportunities in the future. Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown report on the newest names rounding out the incoming Gianforte Administration, a new threatened species in Montana, and a climate solution for… cow belches. LINKS: * Contribute to MCV: https://mtvoters.org/donate * All previous episodes of MCVcast: https://mvoters.org/podcast * MCV is hiring a Program Director: https://bit.ly/3mG83kD * Anita Milanovich taped as Gianforte's General Counsel: https://bit.ly/39CVvqE * White Bark Pines now a threatened species: https://bit.ly/2Jp5ANl * Trump Administration plans to auction drilling leases in ANWR in January: https://n.pr/3ommWJw * 2020 inductees into the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame: https://mtoutdoorhalloffame.org/ * Study: Seaweed cuts cow methane emissions: https://bit.ly/33HMjxi MCV will return in January of 2020! Thank you for listening!

Rachel Schmidt, the Director of the Governor's Office of Outdoor Recreation, swings by MCVcast with new numbers showcasing the strength of Montana's “powerhouse” outdoor recreation economy. Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown cover the latest controversy surrounding Governor-elect Gianforte's transition team, an LWCF whiff from the U.S. Interior Secretary, and a historic election for the Northern Cheyenne Nation. LINKS: * Gianforte's DNRC and DEQ Transition Team: https://bit.ly/36PrTDj * Gianforte's Fish, Wildlife and Parks Transition Team: https://bit.ly/2Hihkjz * MCV's statement on Transition Teams: https://bit.ly/3kH2pgo * Montana Post: Rep. Kerry White's controversial social media posts: https://bit.ly/3fecNv3 * Interior Secretary Bernhardt's LWCF whiff: https://bit.ly/36Qfmj3 * Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation Sept. 2020 Report: https://bit.ly/3nSc3yX * Washington Post: DOJ stalled probe against Zinke: https://wapo.st/3kRbWRX * NY Times: Trump Administration moves to sell oil rights in Arctic: https://nyti.ms/3kKuPWH * Northern Cheyenne Nation elects all women leaders: https://bit.ly/3kOlFIM

Gwen Florio, the former editor of the Missoulian, joins MCVcast for a discussion about the future of journalism and political coverage in Montana. Plus, Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown and Clara Stein break down the 2020 Election Results, explore the GOP's agenda for 2021 and… a new website for the MCV Education Fund! LINKS: * Montana 2020 Election Results: https://electionresults.mt.gov/ * Montana Free Press: How will the GOP spend its mandate? https://bit.ly/35pHhXs * Leaked GOP 2021 Agenda: https://bit.ly/3poYCbi * Sen. Tester's Letter to Interior Secretary Bernhardt re: Missed LWCF Deadline: https://bit.ly/2UkMbyC * MCV Education Fund letter to governor candidates following elk shooting: https://bit.ly/2TxMIgu * The Nation: “The Death and Life of Great American Newspapers,” by Gwen Florio: https://bit.ly/3eNgGa6 * Gwen Florio's website: https://gwenflorio.net * The MCV Education Fund's new website: https://mtvotersedfund.org * NPR: The Dalai Lama on climate change: https://n.pr/38xk8V0 * Gregorian Chant Hip Hop Mix, by Ryz: https://bit.ly/3koDmyn

This week MCVcast features our final candidate interview of the 2020 Election season. PSC Candidate Valerie McMurtry joins us from Billings to talk about “arrogance and stupidity” of the current Public Service Commission. Plus Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown and Clara Stein hear from Bryce Bennett about another screwup by the Secretary of State's office, new conservation legislation from Montana's senior senator, and… fishing with drones? Not so fast! LINKS: * Find your local Elections Office in Montana: https://www.voteinmt.org/where-to-vote * Check your Montana ballot status at “My Voter Page”: https://app.mt.gov/voterinfo/ * Helena IR: Emails show duplicate filing charges for biz filing with SOS: https://bit.ly/3mwr7Bm * Bryce Bennett calls for investigation into Secretary of State's office: https://bit.ly/31LM9nN * Billings Gazette: Divorce and old threats emerge in state auditor race (Troy Downing): https://bit.ly/3mwR9og * Montanans for Healthy Rivers: https://healthyriversmt.org * Montana FWP proposes ban on drone fishing: https://bit.ly/2TE4O05 * MCV Education Fund's letter to gubernatorial candidates re: elk hunting incident: https://bit.ly/2TxMIgu * Valerie McMurtry's Campaign Website: https://mcmurtry4psc.com/ * Valerie McMurtry's Recent Op-Ed: https://bit.ly/3kAW46U * TC Energy awards $1.6 billion to contractors for Keystone XL: https://bit.ly/3oDQnI2 * KBZK-TV: Enthusiastic skier stoked about Bridger Bowl snow: https://bit.ly/37Nonvt

Outside Magazine columnist Wes Siler joins MCVcast from Bozeman for a chat about Montana's anti-public lands politicians. Plus Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown and Clara Stein dive into this week's PSC debate, new “leadership” legislation from Senator Jon Tester, and a fight over public land access in Attorney General candidate Austin Knudsen's hometown. LINKS: * NPR: Trump's public lands chief hasn't left despite judge's order: https://n.pr/2Tkj7Xz * Senator Tester introduces bill to block Pendley's “illegal leadership:” https://bit.ly/2HxxMfi * Whitney Tawney's op-ed: “Can Steve Daines please stand up?” https://bit.ly/3jn2TI3 * Raph Graybill: Austin Knudsen blocking vets from access: https://bit.ly/2TftAUn * Judge Morris denies tribes' bid to block KXL construction: https://bit.ly/34j1AFF * Montana Public Radio's Sally Mauk interviews former Missoulian editor Gwen Florio: https://bit.ly/3mqhIvp * Missoula City Club PSC debate between Jennifer Fielder and Monica Tranel: https://bit.ly/35pIzAD * Outside Magazine: “In Montana, Stream Access is on the Ballot,” by Wes Siler: https://bit.ly/2IPIcHW * Legislative rule to protect Lake Koocanusca clears hurdle: https://bit.ly/3ojqCMD * Link to MCV's Facebook version of Public Trust: http://bit.ly/MCVPublicTrust (password: montana)

Former Montana Secretary of State -- and former Republican -- Bob Brown joins MCVcast to discuss Donald Trump, the political landscape and his recent ‘declaration of independence' from the GOP. Plus Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown and Clara Stein look at some contradictory words from embattled Senator Steve Daines, a rare interview with the BLM's “unlawful” Acting Director, and a botched endorsement from one of Montana's leading newspapers. LINKS: * William Perry Pendley struggles to define his role at BLM following judge's ruling: https://bit.ly/3iZ2StF * MTN U.S. Senate Debate (10-10): https://bit.ly/3nSUiA0 * Missoulian retracts Fielder endorsement and endorses Tranel for PSC: https://bit.ly/2SV3CFu * California GOP admits placing misleading ballot boxes across state: https://nyti.ms/2SUbiYy * Check your Montana voter status at My Voter Page: https://app.mt.gov/voterinfo/ * Marc Racicot on Home Ground with Brian Kahn: https://bit.ly/34W6ibA * Bob Brown: “Declaration of Independence” from GOP: https://bit.ly/353TD6y * “We Can Make a Change” video with Foreshadow, featuring RezBoi & Yvng Vin: https://bit.ly/33V0Gil

In this bonus episode, MCVcast goes to Helena for a deep dive into why Montana's biggest public lands organizations are throwing their support behind I-190 and CI-118. Montana voters will get to weigh in on this public lands effort on the ballot. MCV's Aaron Murphy joined the Montana Wildlife Federation's Nick Gevock, Wild Montana Action Fund's Dr. Kayje Booker, and the Trust for Public Land's David Weinstein for an event at Spring Meadow Lake State Park on October 5. LINKS: * Public Lands Coalition for 118 & 190: publiclandsformontana.org/ * MTN news story about CI-118 & I-190 news conference: https://bit.ly/36CFeQY * Montana Conservation Voters: https://mtvoters.org * Montana Wildlife Federation: https://montanawildlife.org * Wild Montana Action Fund: https://wildmontanaaction.org * Trust for Public Land: https://www.tpl.org/our-work/montana * Subscribe to MCVcast, MCV's weekly podcast: https://mtvoters.org/podcast

This week MCVcast goes to Helena for a deep dive into why Montana's biggest public lands organizations are throwing their support behind I-190 and CI-118. Plus Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown, and the newest member of the MCVcast crew, Clara Stein, show us Gov. Bullock's latest volley in the fight against unlawful bureaucrat William Perry Pendley, and recap a pair of gubernatorial debates. LINKS: * AP: Bullock asks court to block actions by Pendley: https://bit.ly/3jA7J5s * Letter from MCV and others to Bernhardt re: Pendley: https://bit.ly/33ANhvM * MTN Gubernatorial Debate (10-3): https://bit.ly/3jxp92C * MontanaPBS Gubernatorial Debate (10-6): https://bit.ly/2Ff34qQ * Montana Forest Action Plan, comments due by 10-23: https://bit.ly/3jMq2Vm * MTN Story About CI-118 & I-190 News Conference: https://bit.ly/36CFeQY * Public Lands Coalition for 118 & 190: publiclandsformontana.org/ * Full video of MCV's 2020 gala: https://bit.ly/mcv2020gala * MCV's endorsements: https://mtvoters.org/endorsements * Shane Morigeau's new TV ad: https://bit.ly/33ATGXO

This week, MCVcast recaps Montana Conservation Voters's annual gala on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Thanks to our donors, members and sponsors, we smashed our fundraising goal! Highlights include clips from Chef Doug Adams, Billings City Councilwoman Kendra Shaw, and MCV's endorsed candidates. Plus Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown cover this week's U.S. Senate debate and a flurry of court decisions affecting voting rights. LINKS: * Link to MCV's annual gala: COMING SOON * MontanaPBS's Sept. 28 U.S. Senate Debate: https://bit.ly/3jmcSOq * MCV's letter to Sen. Daines re: William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/3nbehtv * Public News Service story about MCV's letter: https://bit.ly/3jupqTZ * Montana Supreme Court decides to voting rights cases: https://bit.ly/30qyyRV * Federal judge strikes down Montana GOP's challenge to mail-in voting: https://cnn.it/2HTUezF * Montana DEQ comment period re: Keystone XL Pipeline: https://bit.ly/36sKOFx

Superfund Coordinator Jon Sesso of Butte checks in to give MCVcast an in-depth look at the recently approved Consent Decree to clean up decades of toxic pollution in the Mining City. Plus Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown recap this week's political debates, a new decision in the scheme to put fake candidates on the November ballot and another slap on the wrist for NorthWestern Energy and Montana's Public Service Commission. LINKS: * Watch MontanaPBS' U.S. House debate: https://bit.ly/2G7JkFo * Watch MTN's Attorney General debate: https://bit.ly/3cwJ0fQ * Montana Supreme Court's ruling on the GOP's fake Green Party candidates: https://bit.ly/3kEfzLs * Montana Supreme Court: PSC and Northwestern Energy “Unlawful”: https://bit.ly/3j0EA2V * Op-ed from Montana business owners shredding Sen. Daines for claiming credit on Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act: https://bit.ly/3mSW2ZU * Missoula County Commissioners support the popular Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act: https://bit.ly/2Hn8q3O * Judge okays Butte Hill Consent Decree: https://bit.ly/3j0hsSv * Sen. Heinrich's op-ed re: William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/3j1iCgq * The MCV Education Fund's letter to protect the Big Snowies: https://bit.ly/3kOIJYz

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico spends a few minutes with MCVcast to talk about the misguided priorities of the Trump Administration, and what may be around the corner for conservation. Aaron Murphy sets the record straight on a misleading ad by Sen. Steve Daines. Whitney Tawney has an update on Montana's plans for Election Day. And Jake Brown unpacks the recent Secretary of State debate. LINKS: * Sen. Daines misses Monday vote for political rally: https://bit.ly/2ZLleas * MCV's response to the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act and the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act: https://bit.ly/2ZNLi57 * Montana Secretary of State debate: https://bit.ly/2ZPhvsx * Billings Gazette excoriates Secretary of State Corey Stapleton for “unfitness for any office”: https://bit.ly/3hEjBS9 * The Daily Show's Trevor Noah talks to Sen. Tester about his new memoir, co-written by Aaron Murphy: https://bit.ly/33BFFbf * MCV's 2020 Endorsements: https://mtvoters.org/endorsements * Register for MCV's October 1 Gala: https://mtvoters.org/gala

This week we close out Season 2 of MCVcast with former U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Cora Neumann, founder of the organization We Are Montana. Plus Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown cover the mess within the U.S. Postal Service and how it may impact voting, the new (and old) anti-public lands plank in the GOP platform, and a Montana rejection from the U.S. Supreme Court. Development Director Shelly Siedlaczek also provides an update on how to support MCV's October 1 gala. LINKS: * Mike Cooney's rally to save the U.S. Postal Service: https://bit.ly/3hyc9c6 * Republican National Committee Platform on Public Lands (Page 21): https://bit.ly/3gvfYNR * MT GOP Platform on Public Lands (Page 9): https://bit.ly/31tXSrf * MCV News Release on anti-public lands planks in GOP platform: https://bit.ly/3hyyaYn * Gov. Steve Bullock sues Pendley: https://wapo.st/3hxLpsh * U.S. Supreme Court denies Stapleton's Green Party scheme: https://bit.ly/34Iz94m * We Are Montana: https://www.wearemontana.org/ * Senate Letter to Interior Secretary Bernhardt re: William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/3loxYNJ * Sponsor MCV's October 1 Gala: https://bit.ly/3gxEazc * More info (including prizes!) about our gala: https://mtvoters.org/gala

Vasu Sojitra, a groundbreaking professional athlete in Bozeman, whose motto is “ninjasticking through the woods to bring intersectionality to the outdoors,” stops by MCVcast. Plus Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown turn up the heat on Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte for their silent “disservice,” discuss the dumpster fire of Trump's Postmaster General, and explore Montana's newest state park. LINKS: * MCV's “For Sale” ad cited in Washington Post story about Pendley: https://wapo.st/34aoijE * MCV's letter to congressional delegation re: Pendley: https://bit.ly/3hdclxj * Help MCV STOP PENDLEY: https://stoppendley.org * Montana's newest state park: https://bit.ly/2Qag1DY * Vasu Sojitra's TEDx Bozeman Talk: https://bit.ly/34g2R0s * Eagle Mount: https://www.eaglemount.org/ * MWA video re: competitive leasing: https://bit.ly/34cMTnW * RSVP to MCV's Annual Gala! https://mtvoters.org/gala

Former Congressman Pat and former state Senator Carol Williams stop by MCVcast to share insights from their decades of experience in public service. Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown recap the first 2020 Montana Senate Debate. A judge gives the boot to an entire political party, and a rapper's presidential campaign shows up in Billings. LINKS: * Watch the first debate between Gov. Steve Bullock and Sen. Steve Daines: https://bit.ly/3ak8ThB * Efforts underway to restore fake, GOP-funded Green Party candidates from ballot: https://bit.ly/3iAvjOq * Trump's EPA to strike down Obama-era methane rule: https://nyti.ms/33NU8Ct * MCV statement on Trump's rollback of methane regulation: https://bit.ly/2F5bVuz * $100,000 awarded through new farmer student loan assistance program: https://bit.ly/3iwBwLk * Carol's List: https://carolslistmt.org * Rattlesnake Creek Dam demolished after more than a century: https://bit.ly/3kCwLSg * Sign our petition, get your “I ♡ PUBLIC LANDS” sticker, learn about William Perry Pendley: https://stoppendley.org * NPR features MCV's TV ad in a story about Pendley: https://n.pr/3adRZBc * Kanye West running for president? https://bit.ly/3fWTaGJ

This week MCVcast discusses how it plans to engage Montanans despite the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandem. Our guest: Canvass Director Eddie Upshaw. Plus Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown report on the Great American Outdoors Act, MCV's new StopPendley.org campaign, and new COVID-cases on the route of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. LINKS: * MCV TV ad, “For Sale:” https://bit.ly/30xwbNK * Get your “I ♡ PUBLIC LANDS” bumper sticker: https://stoppendley.org * MCV Action Fund TV ad, “Land”: https://bit.ly/2DCoEEq * Donate to the MCV Action Fund: https://bit.ly/31oM1cY * CSKT Water Compact Clears Key Hurdle: https://bit.ly/2DlGOdY * Pendley's BLM creates “Backcountry Recreation Areas,” over state concerns: https://bit.ly/2DJNylK * COVID-19 cases reported among Keystone XL pipeline workers: https://bit.ly/33vQCg1 * Raph Graybill “floats plan for public land access disputes”: https://bit.ly/2DrsFMc * How to pronounce Yosemite: https://bit.ly/33CBr4C

Kiersten Iwai and Amara Reese-Hansell from the Forward Montana Foundation stop by MCVcast to talk about the U.S. Census as it relates to conservation. Whitney Tawney dives into a new project to educate Montanans about William Perry Pendley. Jake Brown digs up a mystery landing in mailboxes. And Aaron Murphy catches up with ACLU Montana to talk about racial disparity in marijuana-related arrests. LINKS: * MCV's statement on Sen. Daines earning a spot on the “Dirty Dozen”: https://bit.ly/2P7Ca5n * Our new website: https://stoppendley.org * MCV's memo on William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/2X8MSgC * ACLU's report on racial disparity in marijuana arrests: https://bit.ly/2XpnhjF * Yellowstone Public Radio's story on ACLU report: https://bit.ly/3jLA6Oy * Congressman Gianforte accused of illegal PAC coordination: https://bit.ly/2Xc6gJA * Complete the 2020 Census: https://2020census.gov/ * The Forward Montana Foundation: https://forwardmontanafoundation.org/ * If you receive unsolicited seeds in the mail: https://agr.mt.gov/

MCVcast tackles the historic passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, and its full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, with Tracy Stone-Manning of the National Wildlife Federation. Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown also cover the latest dust-up over controversial BLM chief William Perry Pendley. And why Montana legislators walked out of a recent meeting. LINKS: * Text of the Great American Outdoors Act: https://bit.ly/2CANyUW * Sen. Jon Tester's Letter re: William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/2WNI5kw * Gov. Steve Bullock's lawsuit re: William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/2WOIjYD * Legislators Walk Out of Meeting: https://bit.ly/39zvNS1 * Sen. Jon Tester's Badger Two Medicine Bill: https://bit.ly/32OJgE7 * Donate to MCV: mtvoters.org/donate

This week, MCVcast explores the two places that have a good shot of becoming Montana's newest public land, and how you can help. Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown discuss the Trump Administration's latest efforts to weaken environmental protections, and MCV's endorsed gubernatorial candidate shares his plan to protect the Last Best Place. LINKS: * Mike Cooney's “Protect the Last Best Place Plan”: https://bit.ly/3jebD43 * Trump Administration Tries to Weaken NEPA: https://nyti.ms/2CLDbgM * 9th Circuit Court Protects Yellowstone's Grizzlies: https://bit.ly/2ZzykrK * Sen. Jon Tester's Leasing Market Efficiency Act: https://bit.ly/2Cjuvy8 * MCV Online Event with Secretary of State Candidate Bryce Bennett: https://bit.ly/2OzBlC0 * Stumptown Addition to Garrity Mountain Proposal: https://bit.ly/2ZADBiF * C. Ben White Acquisition Proposal: https://bit.ly/396bBXw * Donate to MCV: https://mtvoters.org/donate

MCVcast takes on the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Aaron Murphy chats with two community leaders in northeastern Montana: Rich Peterson of the Ft. Peck Journal and Chairman Lance Fourstar of the Ft. Peck Assiniboine Council. Jake Brown covers a victory for voting rights, and Whitney Tawney honors the life of the late Jim Posewitz. LINKS: * Ft. Peck Journal on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3frDZWc * Western Native Voice: https://www.westernnativevoice.org/ * Fish threatened by climate breakdown: https://bit.ly/2ZfLWIt * A victory for Montana voting rights: https://bit.ly/2VYEoYL * A Supreme Court blow to the KXL: https://cnn.it/2ChS1v4 * Aaron Murphy's interview with the Billings Community Foundation: https://bit.ly/3eaSvjL * Jim Posewitz: 1935-2020: https://bit.ly/2OdtHNv

Lt. Governor Mike Cooney joins Whitney Tawney to talk about his MCV-endorsed bid to become Montana's next governor. Jake Brown unpacks the Montana-specific results of the latest “Winning the West” poll. And Aaron Murphy questions Congressman Greg Gianforte's “perfunctory” statement on the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act. LINKS: * Mike Cooney's campaign website: https://www.cooneyformontana.com/ * MCV's statement in response to possible confirmation of the BLM's William Perry Pendley: TBD * Sen. Daines's 2018 Letter asking USDA to open wilderness airstrips: https://bit.ly/2BpgvCx * The Center for Western Priorities' “Winning the West” poll: https://bit.ly/2NL2txM * Associated Press story about how the Green Party was funded by the Montana GOP: https://bit.ly/38e9r7C * Rep. Gianforte's “perfunctory” statement on the Great American Outdoors Act: https://bit.ly/2NMmPq4 * Donate to MCV: https://mtvoters.org/donate

Harry Barnes, the immediate past chairman of the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council, joins MCVcast to discuss what's next for the Badger Two Medicine region near Glacier National Park following a monumental court ruling. Aaron Murphy checks in with the New Approach Montana campaign, Whitney Tawney tracks the Great American Outdoors Act, and Jake Brown tunes into a U.S. Senate hearing about a Montana-made bill. LINKS: * MCV's letter to Montana's congressional delegation re: William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/3ex8UQt * Sen. Jon Tester's letter to Interior Secretary Bernhardt re: William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/31dcATO * MCV's letter to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee re: Montana Water Rights Protection Act: https://bit.ly/2B77NbV * “Vote!” MCV video with Brian Schweitzer: https://bit.ly/380FkAM * Donate to MCV: https://mtvoters.org/donate * Season 1 of MCVcast: https://mtvoters.org/podcast

The second part of our interview with Governor Brian Schweitzer, recorded on April 16, 2020. Schweitzer tackles the importance of young people voting, and the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. The first part of his interview is here: https://soundcloud.com/user-446136527/mcvcast-s1e3-gov-brian-schweitzer. Schweitzer's book, Power Up, is available here: https://amzn.to/3hjj09K.

Dr. Robin Saha, president of the MCV Education Fund and an nationally recognized environmental justice advocate, joins Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown for an important discussion about the close connection between racial justice and equity and the conservation voter movement. Also: How MCV's endorsed candidates fared in Montana's primary elections, and headlines. LINKS: * Dr. Robert Bullard: https://drrobertbullard.com/ * VICE story featuring Dr. Robin Saha: https://bit.ly/2XAeZ8S * Trump weakens environmental protections... again: https://wapo.st/3eVTxRp * Montana's newest public land: https://bit.ly/2Y2reKr * MCV's new endorsement page: https://mtvoters.org/endorsements * Support MCVcast! https://mtvoters.org/donate This episode concludes Season 1 of MCVcast. We'll return later in June with Season 2!

MCV's endorsed US House candidate, Kathleen Williams, joins Whitney Tawney. Aaron Murphy cold calls the treasurer of a mysterious new superPAC. And Jake Brown with some final tips as we near Election Day. LINKS: * Kathleen Williams's campaign website: https://kathleenformontana.com/ * Go Green Montana SuperPAC has ties to Montana GOP: https://bit.ly/2TPSCdo * Go Green Montana FEC information: https://bit.ly/2TOP2QS * TC Energy completes Alberta/Montana crossing: https://bit.ly/3cbVLKV * Judge Brian Morris strikes down 440 more leases: https://bit.ly/3gBfYgr * MCV's new website! https://mtvoters.org

MCV's Endorsement Guide with Political Director Jake Brown (endorsement list below), plus Rep. Chris Pope speaks with Whitney Tawney about the importance of the Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee, and Aaron Murphy on how to weigh in on a proposed mine tailing facility expansion. LINKS: * Montana DEQ Environmental Assessment of proposed Stillwater mine tailing facility: https://bit.ly/2XmcdCO ==> Comment by June 15: https://bit.ly/3gj5ker * Climate change/COVID-19 Poll: https://bit.ly/2zn6LYl * Rep. Chris Pope's campaign website: https://www.popeformontana.com/ * Missoula Current story about city/county climate plan: https://bit.ly/2TvtZCv * Solar industry job losses: https://bit.ly/3bSlYOy * Mt. Haggin Wildlife Management Area expansion: https://bit.ly/3e8x7vV MCV's 2020 Primary Election Endorsements: * US Senate: Gov. Steve Bullock * US House: Kathleen Williams * Attorney General: Raph Graybill * Secretary of State: Sen. Bryce Bennett * Superintendent of Public Instruction: Melissa Romano * Auditor: Rep. Shane Morigeau * Public Service Commission, District 4: Monica Tranel

Rep. Shane Morigeau, MCV's endorsed candidate for Auditor and Insurance Commissioner, talks with Whitney Tawney about why he wants to rebuild trust in the office (his wife's famous recipe for wild game panang curry is below!). Also, Jake Brown and Aaron Murphy cover this weeks headlines. LINKS: * Shane Morigeau's Campaign Website: https://shaneformontana.com/ * The Billings Gazette's scathing editorial about the PSC: https://bit.ly/2Lw6Xak * US House's latest LWCF letter, not signed by Rep. Gianforte: https://bit.ly/3dNdo4R MONTANA's PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONERS: * District 1: Randy Pinocci, (406) 444-6166 * District 2: Tony O'Donnell, (406) 444-6165 * District 3: Roger Koopman, (406) 444-6168 * District 4: Bob Lake: (406) 444-6167 * District 5: Brad Johnson: (406) 444-6169 JAMIE IGUCHI's WILD GAME PANANG CURRY: * 2-3 lbs wild game roast thin sliced (elk or bison is perfect) *1 Tbsp panang curry paste * 1 Tbsp coconut oil * 2 cans coconut milk * Sriracha * Garlic powder * Onion powder * Soy sauce * Red pepper flakes * 1 lime * 1 stalk green onion, sliced * 1 cup cilantro, chopped * Steamed rice In a large saucepan, sautee panang curry paste in coconut oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Then add sliced meat to the pan, along with the red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, and sriracha to taste. It's hard to go wrong with these ingredients, so feel free to experiment with the proportions. Once meat is thoroughly cooked, carefully stir in the coconut milk and heat through. Before serving, stir in the green onion slices and squeeze juice of half of the lime. Slice the other half of lime into pieces and place those slices on a separate plate with cilantro that guests can use at the table for garnish. Spoon over steamed rice.

Monica Tranel, MCV's endorsed candidate for the Montana Public Service Commission (District 4), joins Whitney Tawney for a closer look at the PSC's role in the Big Sky State. Aaron Murphy discusses new #MTSEN polling and Jake Brown talks about a landmark court victory. LINKS: * Monica Tranel's Campaign Website: https://tranel4psc.com/ * Summary of MSU poll on Montana Senate race: https://bit.ly/3fqrbjs * Washington Post story about Mike Gula, Sen. Daines' former fundraiser: https://wapo.st/2zg82Aj * Judge Brian Morris cancels leases: https://bit.ly/2SKFKV8 * Montana commissioners approve ARCO settlement: https://bit.ly/2WDFW9Y * Montana scientists on quarantine air quality: https://bit.ly/3dq3RQZ * YouTuber Wes Tank raps Dr. Dre over The Lorax: https://bit.ly/2A6MyWN

MCV-endorsed Montana Attorney General candidate Raph Graybill joins Deputy Director Whitney Tawney for a campaign update, plus conservation headlines from across Montana. LINKS: * Raph Graybill's Campaign Website: https://www.raphgraybill.com/ * Gov. Brian Schweitzer's endorsement of Graybill: https://bit.ly/35fhgso * NWF's Report on "Unchecked Development" and hunting: https://bit.ly/35iWIzc * BLM's draft Resource Management Plan for Lewistown area: https://bit.ly/35i8Hgh * Missoula Current story about Republican lawmakers allowing for more radioactive waste in Montana: https://bit.ly/3f7lF51 * Missoulian story about New Approach Montana's day in court: https://bit.ly/3fe4PSi * Montana Public Radio story on Keystone XL Pipeline appeal: https://bit.ly/3d3STRg * MCVcast is now on Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2SnAmHD * Donate to MCV: mtvoters.org/donate

Inaugural episode of the MCV Podcast with Executive Director Aaron Murphy, Deputy Director Whitney Tawney and Political Director Jake Brown. Recorded April 1, 2020. LINKS: * Sen. Daines' March 27 letter to Interior Secretary re: suspending LWCF funding source: https://bit.ly/3482dQs * MCV (et al) letter to Montana DEQ re: Keystone XL certification: https://bit.ly/3bEEIRI * TC Energy news release re: Keystone XL construction: https://bit.ly/2X1NncR * Actual "news" story about U.S. senator eating noodles: https://bit.ly/3bLPAgN * Gallatin Valley Land Trust: https://gvlt.org * Donate to MCV: https://mtvoters.org/donate

A roundup of political and conservation news, featuring Executive Director Aaron Murphy, Deputy Director Whitney Tawney and Political Director Jake Brown. Guest: Senator Bryce Bennett, MCV-endorsed candidate for Secretary of State. Recorded April 9, 2020. LINKS: * MCV's Petition to Delay Keystone XL Construction --- SIGN: https://p2a.co/ZW3enTk * Center for Western Priorities: Summary of Environmental Attacks Since March 6: https://bit.ly/2RrTjs7 * MCV Letter to Daines & Gianforte re: William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/3b4fE72 * Reporter Holly Michels Questions Secretary of State Stapleton's False Newsletter: https://bit.ly/34onju4 * Bryce Bennett Campaign Site: https://www.bennettformontana.com/ * Donate to MCV: https://mtvoters.org/donate

Former two-term Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer joins MCVcast to discuss a range of issues, from the permitting of the controversial Black Butte copper mine to his book about the future of energy in America to Montana's current political landscape. LINKS: * Brian Schweitzer's book, "Power Up": https://amzn.to/3cqUUGy * UM's CCGYI 2020 Montana Public Land Survey: https://bit.ly/3amzaul * April 9 Montana DEQ News Release announcing permitting of Black Butte copper mine: https://bit.ly/2yoiZPy * MCV's Petition to Delay Keystone XL Construction --- SIGN: https://p2a.co/ZW3enTk * Donate to MCV: https://mtvoters.org/donate

New Approach Montana's Pepper Petersen and Ted Dick join MCVcast to talk about their work to put public lands funding on the November ballot through the taxation of legal recreational marijuana for adults (21+). LINKS: * MCVEF's and Forward Montana Foundation's Earth Day 2020 video: https://youtu.be/a4ln-5d6q30 * New Approach Montana: https://newapproachmt.org/ * Sen. Daines' letter demanding to make it easier for junk rated oil companies to qualify for stimulus money: https://bit.ly/2VxMgAv * Occidental Petroleum's campaign contributions, via OpenSecrets: https://bit.ly/2VzreSf * Missoula Current story about the EPA's final rollback of clean water protections: https://bit.ly/2Y0otuJ * MCV's Petition to Delay Keystone XL Construction: https://p2a.co/ZW3enTk * Donate to MCV: https://mtvoters.org/donate