Montana Government, Politics, and Leadership

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Climate Change Threatens Homeownership as a Stable Investment

Grist highlights growing financial risks to homeownership due to climate impacts, challenging the traditional path to wealth. Montana’s unique climate vulnerabilities may soon reflect these national concerns, urging a rethink of long-term asset strategies.

City of Missoula secures $1 million grant for Reserve Street safety upgrades

Between 2019 and 2023, Reserve Street saw 1,664 crashes, resulting in 63 serious injuries and three deaths, according to the city.

The fall print edition of The Pulp is out in the wild.

We’ve posted a couple of the stories on our website — Ben Fowlkes’ profile of Hellgate High’s girls’ flag football team, and Max Savage Levenson’s piece on the new hi-fi listening bar inside the Florence called Shapes. Oh, and the Missoula-themed crossword puzzle, too!

Google Commits $17 Billion to Wyoming Data Center Expansion

Google will build a 702-megawatt data center near Terry Ranch Road, marking a major shift in regional computing infrastructure. The project includes advanced fuel-cell technology and efforts to minimize environmental impact amid local concerns.

Montana asks appeals court to lift order allowing American Prairie bison to graze

In district court filings, American Prairie argued that its bison qualify as domestic livestock and that federal law does not require them to be raised for production.

What It Will Take To Turn the ‘Blue Wave’ Into a Watershed Moment for Transportation Reform

Despite midterm wins, entrenched highway funding and bipartisan priorities limit transportation reform. Advocates urge organizing new lawmakers ahead of a major reauthorization bill.

November News for Montana Nonprofits

Now is the time to stay engaged. Introduce yourself to your newly elected and returning representatives, highlight the important work you do, and tell them about the solutions your organization sees working in your community. Democracy doesn’t happen only on election day. We build it together every day, and we’re grateful you’re part of it.

Montana Joins FAST-41 to Speed Up Infrastructure Permitting

“I’m worried about projects receiving this designation in the age of corruption that we live in,”

LA residents may be allowed to paint their own crosswalks

Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky put out a motion instructing the Los Angeles Department of Public Transportation to study the feasibility of allowing volunteers to paint crosswalks.

Bozeman Voters Approve New Charter Reshaping Local Elections

The amended charter changes mayoral terms and expands the City Commission to six members elected by wards. Implementation will begin in 2027 with public input continuing through the transition.