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🔊: Western States Move to be Less Reliant on Fed Resources. Montana Votes on $186M to Stage Resources Locally. Idaho Trains its Loggers to Fight Fire. $1.6B Wildfire Lawsuit Moves Forward in Oregon.
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🔊: Western States Move to be Less Reliant on Fed Resources. Montana Votes on $186M to Stage Resources Locally. Idaho Trains its Loggers to Fight Fire. $1.6B Wildfire Lawsuit Moves Forward in Oregon.

Plus, much more.
The Hotshot Wake Up
Apr 30, 2023
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  • Montana votes on House Bill 883 to allocate $186M to stage resources locally.

  • Sponsors of the Bill say it’s needed because the Feds are slow to suppress and bring in resources. Huge implications for Montana firefighting companies.

  • Idaho starts training its loggers to fight wildfires. Governor looking to bolster its ranks and heavy equipment contracts.

  • Massive $1.6B wildfire lawsuit against PacifiCorp moves forward in Oregon.

  • Parent company Berkshire Hathaway is back in familiar territory.

  • Plus more.

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