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Feds to end coal leasing in Powder River Basin, nation’s largest source of coal

Though the Powder River Basin coal industry has been in decline since 2008, the BLM’s decision — even if it is defeated by legal challenges — sends a strong signal to the industry, as well as Wyoming and Montana leaders, that mining in the region will come to an end, said Shannon Anderson, attorney for the Sheridan-based landowner advocacy group Powder River Basin Resource Council.

GFDA Releases Report on Economic Impact of Population Growth in Great Falls Montana

Modest population growth in the Great Falls Montana MSA (Cascade County) created local economic impact of $88.8 million from 2018-2023, supporting 717 jobs in the region, according to a report released today by the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA).

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Missoula to Host Headwaters Tech Hub Consortium Members

Welcome to the world of smart dorm – Missoula, Montana based The Smart Dorm Company

The Smart Dorm Company, founded by two Montana university students, utilizes new innovations to establish smart infrastructure for various facilities. We are focused on creating cost-effective sustainable technology for large-scale residential facilities.

Pilot and Zendesk Pitch Deck Teardown!

Crafting a winning pitch is a challenge. That’s why we’re bringing in Silicon Valley VCs to share their secrets, helping you secure your next round! Zendesk has partnered with Pilot to spill the tea about perfect pitches.

Health department seeks input by May 17 (Now extended to May 20) on 3-year plan to improve child care quality and access

Montana will receive nearly $32 million in federal funds next year to make child care more accessible for low-income families. How it will use that money — and the similar amount it will receive each year through 2027 — is currently being discussed by state officials.

Disability Employment Awareness Conference held in Great Falls

“Studies show that when a company has a more diverse workforce, including hiring people with disabilities, the bottom line and the outcomes are higher than businesses that don’t do that,” Hermanson said.

D.C. Has an Excellent Model for Strengthening Child Care. The City May Do Away With It.

Supplementing early childhood educators’ wages has gone a long way toward addressing a longtime crisis. Even if the program doesn’t survive the city’s budget process, it should remain an example for local, state and federal efforts.

Northwestern Energy to partner with First Security Bank Missoula to light up the Missoula Children’s Theatre with energy efficient LED lighting.

NorthWestern Energy will donate $7,500 for the lighting upgrade. LED lights use 50% less energy and last longer than traditional lighting. LED lights can also offer features such as automated color changes.

Air quality in several US states (Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, parts of Wisconsin and Iowa) threatened by growing Canada wildfires: See map

According to Pastelok, the fires could keep burning until September or October. However, predicting when it will improve is difficult.

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Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.

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