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Lawmakers considering short-term help for school districts, funding formula fix unlikely during 2025 session

A Free Press Fest panel explored what funding changes are needed to address challenges facing Montana school districts.

Missoula chipping away at updated Long Range Transportation Plan

With an eye on future transportation, the City of Missoula is chipping away at its Long-Range Transportation Plan and prioritizing roughly 200 projects – many of which have no funding.

Death Cafe’ creates safe space to talk about death, dying and beyond in Missoula

We recently went to have coffee with a group of people who are talking about some of life’s scariest issues. It was the last Thursday in August and about a dozen people were enjoying coffee and talking about death. This is Death Café.

Community Conversation on Creating Digital Opportunities – 9/10 – Missoula & Livestreamed

This conversation will bring together Tribal leaders, educators, telehealth advocates, and community-based non-profits to discuss new funding opportunities for digital inclusion and best practices for initiatives aimed at improving economic opportunities for Tribal and rural residents. This event will be livestreamed and open to press.

Dustup brewing over a roundabout in Ravalli County – “Lions and Tigers and Bears… Oh MY!”

Opponents say the proposal for Highway 93 an example of ‘woke’ ideology; traffic officials maintain the change is needed for the dangerous intersection.

Montana State University sets new record in annual research expenditures at over $257 million

In its annual report to the National Science Foundation, MSU recorded research activities totaling $257.9 million for fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30. That’s compared to the $230 million in expenditures reported to the NSF’s Higher Education Research and Development survey a year earlier.

MPG Ranch Newsletter – Promoting conservation through restoration, research, education and information sharing.

If you have a group that is interested in touring the MPG Ranch or learning more about what we are up to, please email us at [email protected].

Montana Senator Tester Secures $7 Million for Missoula to Hire More Firefighters

“When disaster strikes, Montana’s local fire departments are there to answer the call, but in order to do that, they’ve got to have enough folks on staff,” said Tester. “That’s why I’m proud to have secured this funding for the City of Missoula to hire and train more firefighters and ensure that the Missoula Fire Department is staffed up—because when our firefighters are supported, our communities are safer.”

Job Cuts Are Everywhere, Except in These Very Specific Industries

Business owners have contended with labor shortages for years. Could these industries be growth engines of the future?

Reverse Ageism Is Real and Overlooked

 “Youngism,” or prejudice against young adults, is more prevalent than we think, according to new research.

Montana Tech receives $6.5 million to create online programs focused on mining, metallurgy

Montana Technological University has been awarded $6.5 million from Department of Defense using Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to create seven online stackable certificates that will grow the workforce needed to boost domestic supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements.

Electric school buses are the future we deserve

The largest mass transit system in the United States is overdue for an upgrade.

Climate Connections: Navigating Missoula’s electric vehicle future – Upcoming Events

Electric vehicles seem to be everywhere these days—around town, online, in the news. While the vehicles that get the most publicity are often futuristic ones toting a high price tag, for many people, an electric vehicle can be a practical, affordable choice. With point-of-sale tax credits up to $7,500 and reduced fuel and maintenance costs, they can fit into a lot of budgets.

NorthWestern Energy warns of solar panel salesmen falsely claiming to be employees

Butte residents have reported a person selling solar panels claiming to be employed by Northwestern Energy.

Two Missoula tech firms make list of 5,000 fastest growing companies – Career Opportunities

According to the magazine, the rankings are based on a percentage of revenue growth from 2020 through 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 2020.

Montana Career Opportunity – Solutions Consultant – Pathlabs

We’re super excited that you’re taking the steps toward your next big adventure. If this is the first time we’ve met then nice to meet you! If you’ve been admiring us from afar, then we’re…

Montana Career Opportunities – General Consideration, Staff Full Stack Engineer – Data – Submittable

Submittable is a social impact platform that makes it easy to launch, manage, and measure any impact program, from first application to final report. We’re looking for motivated, talented people who are excited about helping…

Annual Montana workforce report reveals job growth but highlights skilled labor shortages

According to the DLI, Montana is now ranked eighth for the fastest employment growth nationwide since 2020, with the labor force setting a new record.

11 new nonprofit jobs

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