The Risks of CI-126

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Nearly thirty years ago, the Montana Power Company asked Montana legislators to engage in a public policy experiment called deregulation. The promoters of deregulation made a lot of promises. They said it would lower electricity costs, result in more competition, and make Montana a more business friendly place. In reality, none of these happened. Electric deregulation has been nothing more than a public policy disaster.

Today, Montanans are being asked to engage in another public policy experiment – the top four primary. Like the promoters of electric der...