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Five things the Wyoming Legislature did to ease rising property taxes
During a session largely defined by conflict, lawmakers were mostly united when it came to property tax relief. It’s now up to Gov. Mark Gordon to decide what will become la
Turning sawdust into high-value green biochemicals
A company uses ultrasound to turn low-value bio-waste into useful chemicals for a range of applications
Forget Chatbots. AI Agents Are the Future
Startups and tech giants are trying to move from chatbots that offer help via text, to AI agents that can get stuff done. Recent demos include an AI coder called Devin and age
NorthWestern CEO talks green energy at economics seminar
Contrary to depictions in the media, Bird said, NorthWestern Energy has a diverse energy portfolio including about a third of it from natural gas and coal, another third from
2nd Annual CONVERGENCE A Celebration of NTTW Tues-Wed, May 21-22, 2024 – Butte, Montana
To recognize one of our state's leading industries, the Montana Chamber of Commerce will once again celebrate #NTTW, and tourism's intersection with the film and outdoor recr
Global company prepares to take on Montana statewide public assistance contract
Idaho contracted Maximus to operate employment services in 2016. States Newsroom reported in August Maximus call-center employees protested for better working conditions after
Montana Festival 2024 Coming to Bozeman – 5/30-6/1
Montana Festival is bringing together our top entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, investors, artists, culture creators, designers, community builders, movers, shakers
Prospera Business Ignite Luncheon – 4/9 – Bozeman – Speakers Announced
The Ignite Luncheon is not just an opportunity to witness inspiring projects unfolding in our midst but also a chance to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionat
Dorsey – DOJ to Develop New Whistleblower Program to Augment Existing Federal Whistleblower Programs
In this eUpdate, we describe the core requirements and challenges of the program, how the program will fill in the gaps with existing whistleblower programs, how the program f
Car-Free Arizona Suburb Gains Residents – This Arizona neighborhood doesn’t let you own a car. Here’s what it’s like to live there
The project, dubbed Culdesac, offers EV rentals, free light rail passes, and other perks instead of private parking.
‘Brain Gain’ in Rural America and Who Is Behind It
Young people leave their homes to explore and learn everywhere, not just in rural America. But rural spaces offer some unique advantages that inspire many to return and bolste
America’s biggest universal basic mobility experiment is taking place in L.A.
Next City looks at early data behind a "mobility wallet" pilot program that is giving South L.A. residents $150 per month to spend on a menu of transportation options.
Researchers have found a way to overcome the challenges that befall EVs in hot and cold conditions
This system, called e-Thermal bank, is separate from the main EV battery and combines a chemical heat pump with microwave energy to produce heating or cooling on demand.
The case for four-color traffic signals – (Why not Roundabouts instead?)
What the team found was that even with foot traffic present, the general flow still improved for both vehicles and pedestrians by over 25 percent.
Montana Community Reinvestment Organization application site now open!
I am pleased to announce the opening of the online application portal for the Montana Community Reinvestment Organizations (CRO’s). You may find the Montana Grants and Loans
Report: 5 days a week in the office is gone – Workers are living further from employer, more are living 50 miles from the office
“We’re never going to go back to a five-days-in-the-office policy,” Stephan Meier, professor of business at Columbia University, told USA TODAY in December. “Some empl
Montana’s American Prairie Reserve Sets New Visitation Record and Opens 2024 Reservations
“We saw our highest volume yet of visitors last year and welcomed people from 43 states,” said Mike Kautz, Director of Public Access and Recreation at American Prairie. �
Hellgate Venture Network – March Speaker Highlight – 3/21 – Missoula
Samantha Alario is a mother of two, a heart-led entrepreneur and the Founder/Creative Director of Gemini Mountain Swimwear, a sustainable swimwear brand with a mission to make
Find Out How Much Your State Would Benefit From Cutting Car Travel
A new calculator demonstrates the power of VMT reduction in just a few clicks — and helps advocates fight for policies to make it possible.
Schools are hiring more teachers than ever. So why aren’t there enough of them?
The number of teacher job openings has surged, but the supply of prospective educators hasn't changed. Stagnant wages are a big reason.
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