Water to Play a Big Part in "Red Tape Relief" Initiative at Legislature

HELENA – The laws that regulate water, arguably Montana's most valuable natural resource, are complex and tied to nearly every industry in the state, so when lawmakers gather in Helena every two years for the legislative session, it's often at the top of the agenda.

In the 2023 Montana Legislature, the water debate is shaping up to focus on two pieces of legislation: one that would tackle the futu...