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8,600+ Jobs in Montana from Build Back Better Act

A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Montana. The Senate now needs to pass the Build Back Better Act as soon as possible to bring these climate and economic benefits to states across the country.

The initiative that could upend Montana’s tax system

Supporters say CI-121 would cap residential property tax growth to keep homeowners from being priced out. Critics say the consequences could ripple across the state for generations.

Montana Department of Commerce Awards $100,000 to Revitalize Downtowns in Eight Montana Communities

“Part of the foundation of our state and communities is the success of Montana’s main street businesses and downtowns,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. “These Main Street grants are community investments that will empower communities to grow stronger and create more opportunities for Montanans while preserving the unique histories of the places they call home,” Osterman added.

Guaranteed income and baby bonds could be key to ending poverty in California

That’s the plan of former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, who, after pioneering a guaranteed income pilot in the California city, is now launching a nonprofit to end poverty statewide.

Not all Small Towns Have to Be “Booming” The death of small town America has been greatly exaggerated.

James Gimpel sat down with The Daily Yonder to talk about the way rural America is misconstrued by the public as a place that is dying off when, in fact, it’s doing just fine.

Missoula Co. Commission approves long-range transportation plan

The Missoula Connect plan has multiple goals, including connecting Missoula’s rural areas with its urban ones in a safe and affordable manner. It also aims to keep up with sustainability efforts while bringing existing infrastructure to a state of good repair.

New Missoula County program promotes energy efficiency for businesses

The program already exists in most states across the nation, according to county officials, and was made possible in Montana due to the state legislature passing the PACE act in 2021.

Officials also say there are many benefits for participants in the program.

Montana Supreme Court sides with lawmakers in allowing closed-door meetings

“This is a roadmap for any public entity that wants to make most of its decisions in private and then come out and vote in a way that’s already been decided behind closed doors.”

Youths suing Montana over climate change will have their day in court

Sixteen youth plaintiffs are suing the state of Montana for their right to access a clean and healthful environment in a case scheduled to go to trial next year.

BNSF says it’s ready to work with Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority

Burlington Northern Santa Fe says it’s looking forward to working with passenger rail advocates who hope to bring service back to Montana’s “Southern Route” sometime in the next few years.

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