Energy Oversight: The Montana Public Service Commission voted 3-1 to tell NorthWestern Energy to revise its 20-year Integrated Resource Plan, saying it lacks key details on modeling costs and meeting demand, especially as winter shortfalls could start as soon as 2027. Roadless Rule Fight: U.S. Agriculture has proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, opening millions of acres to more road building and logging; Montana is among the states most affected, and public comments run through Sept. 21. Tribal-State Relations: Gov. Greg Gianforte met with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes during his 56-county tour, hearing concerns ranging from prisons and housing to Medicaid delays and a stalled land exchange. Public Lands & Recreation: A UM doctoral student is studying the growing e-bike debate on trails after heated clashes over access and “cheating” claims. Local Agriculture & Policy: Gov. Gianforte continued his producer tour in Cascade and Judith Basin counties, highlighting value-added ag and local farms. Community & Safety: Ravalli County residents and officials are ramping up opposition to the Sheep Creek rare-earth mine, pushing for a stronger public role in the comment process.