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‘A Generational bill,’ Missoula County exploring clean-energy opportunities in Inflation Reduction Act

Caroline Bean and Andrew Valainis, both with the county’s Climate Action Program, said the bill’s focus on energy efficiency, energy production, job creation, tax credits and clean power will be a game changer in helping the city and county move closer to their goal of 100% clean electricity.

3D-printed construction takes off in Montana

Montana is now the first state to approve 3D-printed construction as an equal replacement for walls made with concrete masonry units.

Clean energy: Missoula’s new ground-mounted solar array nearly up and running

“What’s neat about it is the city is getting 1,000 solar panels, we’re meeting our energy goals, and we’re paying the same price for the power.” said Mollenhauer.

Child Care Options Growing in Kalispell

“Last week was a big week for child care in the Flathead Valley! Two of our initiative supporters and members received word
that they had received their full‐ask grants for ARPA dollars to expand services in the Valley from the Child Care Innovation
and Infrastructure Grant Committee. The Bird’s Nest has received $1 million dollars to expand their capacity as well as
Immanuel Lutheran Communities receiving $869,770 for their child care center,“ shared Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO of the
Kalispell Chamber.

The elephant in the room which is destroying family farms, rural communities and democracy

For the last three decades, roughly 40 U.S. family cattle operations have gone out of business every day. It’s time to end the talk and campaigning and actually fix the problem.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 8-14-22

Fifteen artists participated in a mural workshop on Friday to kickoff ArtsFest Montana 2022 in Downtown Great Falls. The artists will be creating new outdoor murals downtown throughout the week. See TheElectric and KFBB.

Experts warn California of a disaster ‘larger than any in world history.’ It’s not an earthquake.

A new study says that as the Earth warms, a massive California flood gets more likely — one that would swamp Los Angeles, displace millions and cause historic damage.

Wireless EV Charging Update: Siemens & MAHLE Team Up

“Wireless charging of electric vehicles is emerging as a major market for the future. In addition to making life considerably easier for drivers, who no longer have to fiddle with cables and connectors, it is a crucial requirement for the autonomous mobility of tomorrow.

Duluth, Minnesota Ponders A Major Bet On Open Access Fiber

Last April, the Duluth Economic Development Authority signed a $65,000 contract with Entrypoint LLC to examine the possibility of building a community-owned fiber network in Duluth. The result: a new Digital Access Master Plan that proposes the city spend $7-9 million to build a pilot open access fiber network in Lincoln Park next year. 

Montana Hospitals Facing Unprecedented Financial Crisis

In the first quarter of 2022, Bozeman Health reached a financial barrier, according to Brad Ludford, Chief Financial Officer of Bozeman Health. By June, the hospital was running at his nearly $15 million loss, pushing the hospital to a breaking point. As a result, CEO John Hill announced a major layoff of the executive team.

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