PSC waffles on allowing public comment at ‘atrocious’ meeting

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 1,360

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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A lawyer for the Public Service Commission argued Tuesday against allowing members of the public who are part of 350 Montana to testify about a proposed and controversial merger.

Then, the PSC didn’t discuss the merger, which was on its agenda.

“There was no explanation given by anybody,” said Jim Parker, one member of the public who drove to Helena from Missoula for the meeting.

In August 2025, NorthWestern Energy announced plans to merge …

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