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Dorsey – EEOC and DOJ Issue Joint Press Release and Technical Assistance Documents on “Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination”

On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a joint press release announcing the release of two technical assistance documents designed to educate the public on “unlawful discrimination” issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) in the workplace. Consistent with Trump administration executive orders and other directives, the guidance indicates that the EEOC and DOJ will be placing greater scrutiny on employers who engage in DEI-related practices at least to the extent such practices may constitute illegal discrimination.

Amazon Opens 40,000 square foot Delivery Station in Billings – Another planned for Kalispell

County Commissioner Mark Morse noted that the city, Big Sky Economic Development and the county partnered in the development of infrastructure that facilitated the new addition to Billings.

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority seeks local support for rail revival

As the planning process continues, the authority remains committed to expanding their network of government partners to ensure the success of the project.

America’s “First Car-Free Neighborhood” Is Going Pretty Good, Actually?

Since breaking ground in 2021, Culdesac Tempe has had its share of detractors and skeptics. But none of them live there.

Streamlining Solar Permitting with SolarAPP+

SolarAPP+ provides local governments with a standard portal for receiving and processing permit information for residential solar and solar+storage systems. It can be incorporated into existing permitting systems used by jurisdictions.

How to Get a Patent in Months, Not Years

Have you considered fast-tracking your patent application? Here’s what you need to know. 

Montana Economic Developers Association 2025 Spring Conference – 4/22-24 – Livingston, Montana

We are excited to invite you to MEDA’s Annual Membership Meeting, taking place on April 22-24, 2025 in Livingston, MT. This important event will include the election of new board members and feature a larger variety of engaging breakout sessions designed to inspire and inform. 

More than a thousand rally and march in Missoula for public lands, fired workers – Missoula Resists

“They say this is about efficiency. This is not about government efficiency at all, so let’s unpack what this is about,” Stone-Manning said, referencing firings made by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person. “As they gut our land-management agencies — the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service — they gut these agencies, they’re going to say, ‘Oh my gosh, we can’t manage these public lands, we have to sell them off.’

Missoula Resists

This Missoula Resists group is a coordinating body for like-minded people in the Missoula area who want to make a difference.

Bill approved by North Dakota House would establish state Office of Entrepreneurship – How About Your State?

Warrey’s bill has received support from Right to Start, a national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to expand entrepreneurial opportunities.