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What a National Guaranteed Income Could Look Like

A new proposal pitches expanding the earned income tax credit in the U.S. to take monthly cash payments national. 

Berkeley’s ban on natural gas in new buildings upheld by federal judge

A federal judge has upheld Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation ordinance banning natural gas lines in new buildings, rejecting arguments by restaurant owners that the ban conflicts with federal laws on energy efficiency.

City, county discuss ideas as Missoula’s homeless population grows

Officials say the housing crunch, combined with continuing COVID-19 limitations to homeless shelters are forcing unhoused people into the urban wild.

Governor Gianforte Withdraws Montana From Multi-State Climate Coalition

In a statement, Brooke Stroyke, spokesperson for Governor Gianforte, said the governor believes the solution to climate change is unleashing American innovation, not overbearing government mandates. She added that the Paris Agreement punishes the U.S., while letting countries like China off the hook.

The State-Tribal Relations Committee (STRC) Meetings – 7/22 Pablo and 7/23 Browning

The State-Tribal Relations Committee (STRC) travels to Pablo and Browning July 22 and 23 to meet with the CSKT Tribal Council and the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council. The STRC will also elect its leadership for the interim, adopt rules, and discuss its work plan.

Spots still available for Great Falls’ Future of Ag tour! 7/13 – 8:30AM

“Agriculture is changing, from traditional wheat and barley to canola, chickpeas, industrial hemp, and lentils. What is in store for the future? You are cordially invited to the Future of Ag Tour 2021 on Tuesday, July 13th.”

Otter Raises $23 Million To Tackle Broken Childcare Market And Help Stay-At-Home Parents Get Paid

Otter connects parents who need childcare with stay at home parents who can care for their kids.

This driverless car-sharing service uses remote human ‘pilots,’ not AI

Launching later this year in Las Vegas, Halo’s electric vehicles get steered by a distant driver until you hop behind the wheel.

The boomerang-worker boom

“Boomerang workers” — those who’ve returned to their hometowns to do remote work — rose with the pandemic, but the phenomenon shows signs of sticking around beyond it.

It’s Time for Economic Developers to Focus on Transportation

Regions with an efficient transportation network stand a better chance of boosting productivity through shorter commutes.  

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