Montana Transgender Bathroom Ballot, Sunrise Fire, Mine Near Yellowstone

Missoulian: Bid to restrict transgender bathroom use advances in Montana

Montana Ballot Issues
Ballot Issue #1 I-183
Subject: Require a person using a locker room or protected facility in a government building or public school to use the facility that is designated for that person's sex.
Contact Person: Jeff Laszloffy
Sponsor: Jeff Laszloffy
Type: Statutory initiative
Received by SOS:  May 10, 2017
Status: Petition has been approved for signature gathering as of July 26, 2017.
Next Step: As of October 20, 2017, sponsor may submit signatures to county election offices.

Missoulian:  Sheriff orders evacuations as Sunrise fire spots close to homes
Montana InciWeb
“According to the Mineral County Sheriff, residents of Sunrise and Quartz Flats are now under Stage 3 Evacuation. This is the time to leave the area immediately and in an orderly fashion. The Sheriff is currently contacting residents in these areas.”

Missoulian: Gold mining proposal near Yellowstone advances
Environmental Assessment Complete for Lucky Minerals Exploration Project
Final Environmental Assessment - Lucky Minerals Emigrant Exploration Project

“Lucky Minerals proposes to drill up to 46 drill holes from 23 drill pads (two/pad) over two field seasons (Updated Figure 1.4). The anticipated field season would be from mid-July to mid October. The total project disturbance area, including access roads, laydown areas, and drill pads within the St. Julian Claim Block, would be approximately 4.8 acres (See Table 2.1). In order to keep disturbance to a minimum, all drill holes and associated sumps would be located within the previously disturbed prism of existing roads. The sumps would be used for collection and disposal of drill cuttings. Lucky Minerals would use two drills running two ten hour shifts per day.”