PSC Approves $1.5 Million Refund To Montana-Dakota Utilities' Customers
The PSC voted unanimously to approve an agreement for MDU to give consumers a $1.5 million refund. Continue reading…
View ArticlePublic Service Commission Hopeful – Public Service Commissioner
On Friday’s Talk Back show on Newstalk KGVO, Democrat Public Service Commissioner candidate Monica Tranel, one of three Democrats running to oust Republican incumbent Bob Lake. Continue reading…
View ArticleCommissioner Roger Koopman Angered over False PSC Press Release
Public Service Commissioner Roger Koopman was incensed this week when the commission issued a press release issued by Commission Chairman Brad Johnson that Koopman said was filled with ‘trite political...
View ArticleMontana Morning State News Headlines for Thursday, November 14
Public Service Commissioner Roger Koopman blasts Chairman Brad Johnson for issuing a 'false press release' about Northwestern Energy's rate hike hearing. Continue reading…
View ArticleCommissioner Blasts PSC Political Culture – Cites Troubling Ties
District Three Public Service Commissioner Roger Koopman blasted the organization he was elected to over eight years ago on the Friday Talk Back show as being politically motivated instead of serving...
View ArticlePublic Service Commissioner Koopman files $2.25 Million Lawsuit
KGVO News received a report this week that Public Service Commissioner Roger Koopman has filed a lawsuit for $2.25 million with the State of Montana Department of Administration and the Public Service...
View ArticlePublic Service Commissioner Jennifer Fielder on Power Shortages
After the recent severe cold snap in Montana and the total breakdown of the power grid in Texas, KGVO reached out to Jennifer Fielder, the recently elected Public Service Commissioner for Region 4,...
View ArticleWhat if Twitter and Facebook could be Regulated by the PSC?
Montana Public Service Commissioner Randy Pinocci has posited a very interesting concept; should social media be regulated like any public utility? Continue reading…
View ArticlePSC Commissioner Randy Pinocci on KGVO’s Talk Back Show
District One Public Service Commissioner Randy Pinocci appeared on the KGVO Talk Back show on Thursday to discuss several issues, starting with a proposal to replace Montana’s electrical power lines to...
View ArticleGovernor Says he is Willing to Call Special Legislative Session
Governor Greg Gianforte sent a letter to leaders of the state legislature on Tuesday ‘to reiterate my position on calling a special session of the Montana Legislature’. Continue reading…
View ArticleRule Change May Force Missoula’s Mountain Water to Disclose Executive Pay
On Thursday, September 5, the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) took further steps on a rule change that will modify the way the PSC requires public utilities to disclose information about...
View ArticlePublic Service Commissioner Cautions Missoula Mayor About Condemning Mountain...
On Wednesday, September 25, Missoula Mayor Jon Engen asked the Missoula City Council for an ordinance to begin the process of purchasing Mountain Water, through negotiations, or through the process of...
View ArticleCity Expenditures on Mountain Water Lawsuit Revealed, Law Firm Makes Case...
During a city council meeting today, September 17, attorneys from the law firm Boone-Karlburg presented some of their findings concerning the relationship with the Montana Public Service Commission and...
View ArticleMontana Public Service Commission Gives Final Approval to $900 Million Dam Sale
The Montana Public Service Commission has wrapped up its approval of the $900 million purchase of 11 hydroelectric dams by NorthWestern Energy. Continue reading…
View ArticleUber Considering Bringing New Taxi Model to Missoula
Montana travel is about to undergo a major overhaul starting July 1. Right now, companies like Uber are investigating to see whether or not, the Big Sky state is a good fit. Continue reading…
View ArticleScam Robs Elderly man of Life Savings – State Headlines [YouTube]
An elderly man who lives in a cabin was scammed out of his life savings, and is now being assisted by the Missoula County Sheriff's Office. Continue reading…
View ArticleMissoula Has “No Right of Control” Over Mountain Water Managment Says PSC...
On Tuesday, the Montana Public Service Commission voted 5 – 0 to deny a request by the city of Missoula to stop the transfer of management of Mountain Water company from Park Water to Liberty...
View ArticleTwo Shot Dead on Crow Reservation – State Headlines [YouTube]
Two shot dead, one injured on Crown Indian Reservation, after stopping to help a man who had run out of gas. Continue reading…
View ArticleGovernor Commits Millions To Aid Timber Industry – State Headlines [ YouTube]
Governor Steve Bullock committed several million dollars to help the ailing timber industry yesterday during an awards ceremony at a small mill in Bonner. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana-Dakota Utilities Interim Electricity Rate Increase Rejected by State PSC
The commission will make a final decision on the request increase in March. Continue reading…
View ArticleMountain Water UPDATE – Mayor Engen Lashes Out – PSC Goes To Court [YouTube]
In what has been a truly remarkable day regarding the surprise sale of Missoula's Mountain Water Company, there have been strident responses from Mayor John Engen, and the Montana Public Service...
View ArticleSurprise Sale Of Missoula’s Mountain Water – State Headlines
Montana officials were taken by surprise on Monday when it was announced that Missoula's Mountain Water was sold to a Canadian company without Public Service Commission approval. Continue reading…
View ArticleWATCH – Rancor Early In The Race For Governor – State Headlines
The rancor has already begun less that 24 hours after Greg Gianforte declared his candidacy for the governor's office, incumbent Steve Bullock challenged the Republican to not use 'dark money', and...
View ArticleJudge Sides with Montana PSC in Decision on Northwestern Energy Rates
A ruling by the Public Service Commission has been upheld by a Montana Judge after Northwestern Energy contested the ruling. Public Service Commission Spokesman Eric Sell explains. Continue reading…
View ArticlePSC Votes 5 – 0 to Investigate Montana Train Safety Procedures
This week, the Montana Public Service Commission voted 5 – 0 to reinforce the federal government’s management of the railroad safety. PSC spokesman Eric Sell explains. Continue reading…
View ArticlePublic Service Commission Suspends Solar Rate for NorthWestern Energy
In a three to two vote, the Commission agreed with NorthWestern Energy’s emergency request to suspend the sixty-six dollar facility standard rate. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana PSC Reaches $150,000 Settlement with Liberty Utilities on Mountain...
The Montana Public Service Commission has settled its court case against Liberty Utilities over whether or not it broke the law by acquiring Mountain Water Company without giving the PSC proper...
View ArticleMissoula Water Utility Ownership to Begin With at Least a Six Percent Rate...
The Montana Public Service Commission will be washing its hands of any rate setting procedures with Missoula’s Mountain Water Company after the city seizes the water system through eminent domain....
View ArticleHouse Bill Could Force NorthWestern Energy To Stop Passing Energy Costs To...
House Bill 193 could force NorthWestern Energy to halt the practice of passing some costs of purchasing energy on the open market on to their customers. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Takes Giant Leap In Solar Energy Job Growth – Up To 22nd In USA
In 2016, Montana languished in 40th place among the states in renewable energy job growth, specifically solar, but the first half of 2017 has been gangbusters, vaulting the state all the way up to...
View ArticleMontana Morning Headlines – June 26, 2017
UM VP for Enrollment and Student Affairs is hoping that his office's efforts to boost enrollment will bear fruit this fall with a higher number of incoming freshmen. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Sees Steady Decline In Railroad Related Accidents
Montana has experienced a 55 percent decline in the number of railroad related accidents from 2008 to today. Continue reading…
View ArticleTrump Tax Cuts Mean Lower Power Bills for Most Montanans
The corporate tax cuts instituted by Congress over the last 18 months will result in lower one-time utility bills for customers of Northwestern Energy. Continue reading…
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