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Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 3, Issue 38

The Weekly Roundup is a summary of events, news and information important to Commerce’s constituents this week. Click on any topic for more information.

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Irish Team Builds Fastest DNA Computer Without Electricity

Maynooth University researchers developed a DNA computer that performs calculations using natural molecular interactions without continuous power. This breakthrough could transform energy use in computing, a key concern for Montana businesses facing rising energy costs.

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Montana Department of Commerce Praises Billings for Downtown Revitalization Success

The Montana Department of Commerce highlighted Billings as a thriving community with strong ties among developers, entrepreneurs, and property owners. Their report commends the Downtown Billings team as trusted partners and champions of local economic growth.

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Flathead Judges Clash in Partisan Montana Supreme Court Race

Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson face off for a Supreme Court seat as Montana’s judicial elections grow more partisan. Voters will also decide on a measure to keep judicial races nonpartisan.

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Only 36 Percent of Montanans Approve State’s Direction

A recent Montana Free Press-Rutgers Eagleton poll reveals widespread dissatisfaction with the state’s top elected officials, highlighting deep partisan divides and mixed approval ratings across key political figures.

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Montana Supreme Court Clears Butte-Silver Bow Data Center Vote for November Ballot

The court overturned a retroactive deadline change, allowing Butte-Silver Bow residents to decide on data center construction. This ruling emphasizes local voter control amid new state laws affecting land use initiatives.

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With $1 billion federal funding X-energy advances small nuclear reactor production

The Amazon-backed firm is aiming to build up to 144 of its novel Xe-100 reactors as the U.S. government seeks to revitalize an industry beset by rising costs. The project awaits key regulatory approvals and could influence future energy strategies nationwide.

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The Forest Business Newsletter Returns: Bigger, Better, and on Substack

The world’s most popular forest products industry newsletter relaunches with a splash

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This Canadian Robotrucker Says Its AI Now Drives Highways Without Advance Training

Waabi said it completed the first fully autonomous truck run without the system previously practicing the 300-mile drive in simulation or relying on new real-world data.

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MEDA conference members visit eye-opening companies in Sidney, Montana

The attendees had the pleasure of being introduced to three amazing companies in Sidney, Montana.   For some of us the drive was longer than most but the rewards of learning more about Fairview Honey (A really sweet company), Basin Precast (Things are really tipping up) and PCS Insulation (That’s a wrap) were well worth it. 

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