A federal judge in Billings, Montana has ruled that the Department of the Interior should have used an Obama-era protocol for measuring emissions' impact when determining whether to authorize an expansion project for a Navajo-owned coal mine in the state's south.
Federal judge blocks proposed expansion at MT s largest coal mine
Judge nixes Spring Creek coal mine expansion in Montana
By: Jay Kohn
and last updated 2021-02-05 11:16:32-05
Montana s largest coal mine has hit a major legal setback.
Late Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Susan Watters of Billings blocked the proposed expansion of the Spring Creek Coal Mine located near Decker in southeastern Montana.
Watters ruled that in granting the new permit, the U.S. Office of Surface Mining ignored the climate, environmental, and health consequences of additional coal mining.
The 117-million-ton expansion was approved by the Obama administration and would have extended the operating life of the mine for another 6.5 years.
Former MT Native Womenâs Coalition executive director admits stealing federal funds
MTN News
and last updated 2021-02-05 15:12:24-05
BILLINGS â The former executive director of the Montana Native Womenâs Coalition admitted Thursday stealing federal funds for an unapproved trip to Las Vegas, Nevada.
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney s Office, Sheryl Lynn Lawrence, 44 of Colstrip, pleaded guilty to theft of federal funds. Lawrence was the executive director of the Montana Native Womenâs Coalition.
Lawrence faces a maximum 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release.
U.S. District Judge Susan Watters continued Lawrenceâs release pending further proceedings. Sentencing was set for June 3.
Former executive director of Montana Native Womenâs Coalition admits stealing federal funds
MTN News
and last updated 2021-02-05 15:11:09-05
BILLINGS - The former executive director of the Montana Native Womenâs Coalition admitted Thursday stealing federal funds for an unapproved trip to Las Vegas, Nevada.
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney s Office, Sheryl Lynn Lawrence, 44 of Colstrip, pleaded guilty to theft of federal funds. Lawrence was the executive director of the Montana Native Womenâs Coalition.
Lawrence faces a maximum 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release.
U.S. District Judge Susan Watters continued Lawrenceâs release pending further proceedings. Sentencing was set for June 3.
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