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Important Public Hearing — April 22nd, 10am & 4pm @ Laurel Public Library, 720 W 3rd St, Laurel, MT

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Hearing Details

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Sessions at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Attend either or both

Laurel Public Library

Laurel, Montana

Hosted by BOI & DPHHS

Board of Investments and Dept. of Public Health & Human Services

Why Written Comments Matter

MEPA — the Montana Environmental Policy Act — requires the state to fully analyze the environmental, social, and economic impacts of projects like this before proceeding. That analysis must include public input.

Written comments submitted before the April 22, 10 AM deadline become part of the official record. The state is legally obligated to address them in its final review. Your letter isn't just noise — it's a formal legal submission they must respond to.

Every unique email forces a response.

The letters below each randomly generate a subject line from 10 options when you tap — so the state has to open every single email to know what's inside.

What the State Was Required to Analyze

MEPA required the state to analyze specific impacts before selecting Laurel as a site. Here are the five areas where that analysis is legally required -- and where the state fell short.

100 Sample Letters

Deadline

May 6, 2026 — 5:00 PM

Comments received after this time may not be included in the official record.

How it works:

Swipe through the letters to find your topic
Tap Send This Letter — your email app opens, pre-filled
Add your name, address, and personal story where indicated
Hit send — it goes directly to the official comment inbox

Personalize your letter

Look for the [Add your personal experience...] placeholder. A few sentences about how this affects you or your family make your comment far more powerful.

What's your area of concern?

Letter 1 of 50

#1 Tax Revenue Loss

Opposition

Montana Board of Investments Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) State of Montana RE: Opposition to Proposed Forensic Psychiatric Facility in Laurel, Montana Dear Board Members and DPHHS Officials, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed forensic psychiatric facility in Laurel, Montana. I oppose this project because placing a non-taxable entity in Laurel's primary growth corridor removes long-term tax revenue. I respectfully request that you reconsider this location and fully evaluate alternative sites that better align with community safety, planning, and fiscal responsibility. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State ZIP]

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