Montana Government, Politics, and Leadership

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Big Sky, Montana Breaks Ground on Major Workforce Housing Project

The Cold Smoke development will offer 389 units exclusively for full-time Big Sky workers, aiming to reduce long commutes and improve housing stability. Funded by $55 million in resort tax bonds and a $39.7 million land purchase, the project targets occupancy by early 2028.

The $2 trillion growth opportunity hiding in small rural communities

With a more coordinated approach, smaller cities in the middle of the country could generate trillions of dollars in added economic output.

Summer 2026 heatwaves cost France €16 billion, parliamentary report says

As the budget debate approaches, La France Insoumise MP Eric Coquerel presents a strikingly high assessment of the consequences of the summer’s extreme temperatures, aiming to build a stronger case for increasing funds allocated to adapting the country to climate change.

Nearly Half of Americans Fear They May Never Be Able To Fully Retire

A 2026 survey reveals widespread doubts about retirement security amid inflation and economic pressures. Many workers feel behind in savings and anxious about their financial future.

Where Every Tree Hides ‘an Enemy’: How I Watched China’s Paranoia Grow – Is America Headed There Too?

Returning to China after decades away, a correspondent finds bullet trains, dazzling skylines — and a surveillance state more paranoid and pervasive than ever.

A practical look at federal funding that doesn’t cost you equity. – 10/28 – Missoula

The workshop is interactive and in person, and it sticks to the practical side: how to identify opportunities, what federal agencies are looking for, how proposals are evaluated, what goes into a competitive application and why the right collaborators matter.

Glacier National Park Conservancy Wants to Raise $4.6 Million for 2027 Projects

The Conservancy plans to fund 35 projects addressing trail maintenance, research, and emergency response amid rising visitation and staffing cuts. Their efforts aim to sustain safe and accessible wilderness experiences despite operational challenges as staffing reductions have removed nearly a quarter of the park’s workforce, while visitation continues to surge, creating pressure on resources and infrastructure.

Submittable Launches Sub*stance – A corner of the internet just for grantmakers

Sub*stance is a space for you to swap ideas with other grantmakers, get real advice, and dig deeper. It’s a place for you to find the creative spark you need, whenever you need it. Whether that be a fresh approach to a particular challenge, or an existential boost to help remember why you got into this work in the first place.

A solution to climate change? Dressing better in Missoula, Montana

“She is wearing a breezy white flutter top inspired by ’70s trends made from a repurposed tablecloth, paired with shorts made from a collection of denim scraps” Russell said. “A look that is casual, practical, and keeps her cool as the earth burns to the ground around us!”

Fish and Wildlife Service Limits Endangered Species Act Protections – could allow widespread development

The agency redefined ‘take’ to exclude habitat harm, narrowing federal protections for endangered species. This change has sparked multiple lawsuits and could impact Montana’s land use and conservation efforts.