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The Dept. of the Interior just cut public input and environmental review from fossil fuel and mining project permits—calling it an “emergency.” 14-day reviews. No real chance for public comment. We’re standing up for public voices and public lands. www.worc.org/interiors-ne...

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Life-saving protections from silica dust, black lung screenings, health and safety inspection offices – all of these protections for coal miners have been eliminated by the Trump Administration in less than 100 days. READ more: @maxinejoselow @washingtonpost www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

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Billings Clinic plans to add nine more forensic nurses thanks to the training. Additionally, the grant will fund three more training sites across the state in St. Ignatius, Glasgow, and Lewistown. www.kulr8.com/news/1-5m-gr... #news #mtnews

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Trump’s new exec order reopens coal leasing in the Powder River Basin - ignoring years of legal wins by communities, and the fact that coal can’t compete in today’s energy market. WORC is pushing back. Because public lands and rural communities deserve better. 🔗 www.worc.org/worc-members...

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The PUC's deadline for Summit Carbon Solutions to present an actual plan looms next week. The PUC denied giving them an open-ended process www.capjournal.com/news/puc-giv... #CO2 #carbonpipeline

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🚨Trump just signed an EO to prioritize coal leasing on public lands— The Powder River Basin is back on the table. WORC is speaking out. 🧵 worc.org/press-statement-westerners-disappointed-in-blms-move-to-reopen-coal-leasing-in-response-to-trumps-eo/

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Pipelines leak. The amount of oil spilled is unknown, it was in a field not a waterway, so is hopefully contained. www.kvrr.com/2025/04/08/k... #pipelines

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With food insecurity rising, food banks statewide expect to feel the effects of reductions to the federal emergency program. #news #mtnews #BreakingNews #foodinsecurity montanafreepress.org/2025/04/03/m...

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For our March Community Spotlight, Western Native Voice vistied Carol Juneau, a pivotal figure at Western Native Voice and a staunch advocate for Native rights. #westernnativevoice #NativesLeadingNations #RealChange #realimpact #moversandshakers #grassroots westernnativevoice.org/carol-juneau...

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The “Big 4” meatpackers want to silence producers and keep rigging the system. WORC and allies are intervening in court to stop them. Farmers deserve a fair market—not retaliation. 🧑‍🌾 Read more: www.worc.org/worc-interve...

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🚨 PUBLIC LANDS GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨 Sen. Daines’ Supporting Made in America Energy Act is a reckless handout to Big Oil—threatening 200M+ acres of land, wildlife, water, & local communities. We can’t let this happen. Take action now! ✍️ x.com/worcaction/s... #ProtectPublicLands #NoLandGiveaway

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⚠️ NEW ⚠️ Our legal team and allies just filed a motion to defend the Packers & Stockyards Act Rules, which lay out common-sense protections safeguarding farmers and ranchers from meatpacker discrimination, retaliation and deception. Full release here ⬇️

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The bill from @SteveDaines is a slap in the face to local businesses, clean water, and hardworking taxpayers who collectively own #PublicLands. Westerners need Congress to do the right thing & make sure our lands benefit everyone – not just oil & gas CEOs. billingsgazette.com/opinion/colu...

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For decades, Big Ag has leveraged illegal practices to control livestock markets, squeeze producers and gouge consumers – so it makes sense that it wants to strike down rules that protect farmers and ranchers from abuse. Read more @foodandwater.bsky.social: www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/04/01/f...

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🚨 Sen. Daines' S.460 bill is a massive land giveaway to Big Oil! Over 200 million acres of public land—including 18M in Montana—could be auctioned off, cutting off access for hunters, ranchers & outdoor enthusiasts. Tell Daines: ☎️ 202-224-2651 billingsgazette.com/opinion/colu...

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“Native voices are not an afterthought. We are here, shaping Montana’s future.” @westernnativevoice.bsky.social brought grassroots advocacy straight to the Montana Legislature, pushing for justice reform, voter rights, and healthcare access. www.worc.org/western-nati...

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The numbers are clear: ✅ 94% of Coloradans ✅ 95% of Montanans ✅ 94% of Wyomingites Westerners agree—oil & gas companies must clean up their own mess! 🚨 But industry lobbyists want taxpayers to foot the bill instead. We're fighting to stop that. ✊ www.coloradocollege.edu/other/stateo...

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Small-scale farming is thriving in unexpected places! 🌱 Sandy Seed Farm is turning small plots into big opportunities in Montrose, CO. Learn how they’re growing food and community. Read more: www.homegrownstories.org/how-sandy-se...

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👀 Do you know what to do if ICE shows up at your door? You have rights—use them. ❌ Do NOT open the door without a warrant 🤐 Stay silent—don’t answer questions ⚖️ Ask for a lawyer before signing anything Get more resources from WORC: www.worc.org/heres-how-yo... #ImmigrantRights

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💰 The avg. cost to clean up a well? $20K-$150K. The avg. bond held by the BLM before reform? Just $2,122. WORC is fighting to ensure oil & gas companies—not taxpayers—pay to clean up their mess. Read more: www.worc.org/westerners-c...

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BREAKING: Bureau of Land Mgmt just announced it’s ending federal coal leasing in the PowderRiverBasin! It’s a huge shift that will protect our communities & climate from the harmful impacts of coal leasing 6 billion tons of highly polluting coal. www.worc.org/media/WORC-P...

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Exciting News! The EPA's new rules on coal ash cleanup are a major victory for environmental protection. Learn more about how these regulations will safeguard our communities and environment in our latest article! #EPA #CoalAsh buff.ly/3UrqGL9

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🎉 Major win for environmental justice! The #EPA just finalized the Legacy CCR Surface Impoundment Rule, extending cleanup requirements to hundreds of old coal ash dumps nationwide. Let's celebrate this victory and keep pushing for a cleaner, safer future for all! 💧🌱 earthjustice.org/feature/coal...

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We must reform corrupt checkoff programs to level the playing field for America’s farmers and ranchers. We're proud to endorse the #EnoughIsEnough Tour, where producers from across the country are calling for checkoff reform in the upcoming farm bill.

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Today! @BLMNational released long overdue rules to modernize #oilandgas bonding requirements for federal wells on #publiclands and split estate lands. Our release here: www.worc.org/media/PRESS-... Read BLM's here: www.blm.gov/press-releas...

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💧 The new BLM rule is a win for communities, wildlife, and ranchers. By holding oil and gas companies accountable, we protect our natural resources. #BLM #WORC #CleanUp www.worc.org/media/PRESS-...

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@RepCartwright just introduced two new bills to help ensure that mine cleanup remains the responsibility of the mine operator. Thank you for your leadership to #StopZombieMines and ensure #MineCleanup Learn more: www.zombiemines.org

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You don’t get a free pass when filing your taxes – so why should oil and gas companies? @Interior must quickly finalize it’s oil & gas rule to hold companies accountable to pay taxpayers their fair share for resources developed on #PublicLands. blm.gov/press-releas...

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BREAKING: OSMRE finalizes Ten Day Notice Rule, restoring citizen complaint process for coal mines! Ensuring swift action against violations and safeguarding communities. Read more: worc.org/media/Press-... #OSMRE #CoalMining #EnvironmentalProtection

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Tackling #climatechange with shade nets & overcoming land access challenges, Brian Berglund's journey exemplifies resilience & innovation in #agriculture. Read his inspiring story & get motivated to pursue your own dreams! #LocalAg #Innovation www.homegrownstories.org/farming-agai...

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BREAKING: Bureau of land Mgmt finalized a rule to address methane waste from #oilandgas. While the rule is a good start at limiting #methane waste on fed & tribal lands, BLM needs to do more to protect our #publiclands & minerals, taxpayer, & Western communities. www.worc.org/media/PRESS-...

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Westerners don’t want #oilandgas development prioritized above all else on our #PublicLands. So, it’s concerning that the House voted to block the very oil & gas reforms that 90% of Westerners want. Urge the Senate to vote for US not #CorporateWelfare secure.everyaction.com/kYc2x5g1vEK_...

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Farmers’ experiences at FSA - and their financial wellbeing - should not be dependent on the attitude of the person sitting in the county office. Urge your members of Congress to support the #FairCreditForFarmersAct. actnow.io/R20xAvD

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“Consumers have been lied to since 2015 and producers have been put at an unfair, competitive disadvantage.” Ron Volk a #NorthDakota #rancher applauds @usda.bsky.social for closing the #ProductoftheUSA loophole. Now Congress must pass Country of Origin Labeling www.worc.org/usda-closes-...

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90% of Westerners believe oil and gas companies should pay to clean up their messes. Yet, the House disregarded our interests by voting for a bill that would stick #taxpayers with the cost. Urge the Senate to stop this #CorporateWelfare secure.everyaction.com/kYc2x5g1vEK_...

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"The packer cartel is so fearful that they will have to treat producers honestly, they are lobbying unscrupulous members of Congress to defund Packers and Stockyards enforcement." New rules from the UDSA will protect #ranchers and #ruralcommunities. For now. #antitrust www.worc.org/usdas-phase-...

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#Oilandgas CEOs are currently seeing record profits. Yet, the House voted to burden #taxpayers with the costs of cleaning up the messes that industry leaves behind. Urge the Senate to stop this kind of #CorporateWelfare secure.everyaction.com/kYc2x5g1vEK_...

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Powder River & the Wyoming Outdoor Council have been pushing the WY Dept of Environmental Quality for years for better regulation of this oil & gas wastewater discharge. A new report shows that 2 creeks can't sustain aquatic life. Thanks to WyoFile for the great reporting wyofile.com/creeks-taint...

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“As many parents know, one of the first lessons we teach our kids is to clean up after themselves when they make a mess. Why on Earth would we give fossil fuel companies a free pass on this core responsibility?” - Rep Mike Levin secure.everyaction.com/kYc2x5g1vEK_...

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“We need to require big oil to fully cover the costs of cleanup...HR 6009 negates that principle, which I feel strongly about as a single mom” - Rep Katie Porter agreeing w/ 90% of Westerners that #oilandgas CEOs should follow rules we teach our kids. secure.everyaction.com/kYc2x5g1vEK_...

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WORC is thrilled to announce Deborah Love as our new Executive Director. With over 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Deb's dedication to grassroots empowerment and social justice will drive impactful change in our communities. worc.org/worc-announc...

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We love #pie, especially when it is locally made with fresh ingredients. Happy #piday ! #growWyoming #localfood #foodfreedom #piesbyguys

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Wyoming lawmakers have doubled down on the state's carbon capture mandate, despite the fact that utilities haven't been able to make it work, and it's already costing ratepayers money bit.ly/4c5dZhg

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Rural America can lead a just transition to clean energy! The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act included $11 billion for rural electric cooperatives to transition to renewable energy systems that benefit our communities, planet, and wallets. #RuralPowerNow www.youtube.com/watch?v=10O2...

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"Given the abundant evidence of price fixing and unfair practices in the livestock industry, it's clear that maintaining the status quo won't foster innovation, competition, or robust market oversight." It's time for fairness in the markets. #ranching #fairmarkets www.agri-pulse.com/articles/207...

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Mark Olalde explains the situation I've been discussing where the US oil industry is preparing to stick the public with the cleanup bill. “When the bottom goes out of this oil and gas production economy, who’s going to be left holding that bag?” Hint: Not the oil industry.

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Almost all Wyomingites support common-sense measures to increase financial assurance for the #oilandgas industry to make sure operators, not taxpayers, plug & reclaim wells and restore landscapes where drilling occurs on public & private lands.

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"The money set aside for this cleanup work in the 15 states accounting for nearly all the nation’s #oilandgas production covers less than 2% of the projected cost." Great @propublica.bsky.social story on how taxpayers are on the hook for cleanup of aging oilfields. www.propublica.org/article/the-...

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