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The future of work in Idaho By: Gov. Brad Little

More and more, our education system is focusing on soft skills and total wellbeing – physical, mental, and social – while at the same time pairing students with job prospects and teaching them nuts-and-bolts skills they can use in jobs every day.

Report: Teton among most ‘spoiled’ parks

A new report from an environmental advocacy group lists Grand Teton National Park as among the dozen parks most threatened by the hurried pace of energy leasing and drilling taking place under the Trump administration.

PSC attorney: Commissioners showed bias about solar projects — but not too much

“Without question, the Commissioner remarks exhibited bias,” wrote PSC attorney Zachary Rogala

Campgrounds in national parks set to be privatized in new Trump plan

The Trump administration is exploring ways to outsource operations at national parks to private businesses. Lobbyists for private businesses welcome the invitation.

How Steve Bullock would boost K-12 school spending and make community college free

He proposed giving tax credits to employers who help their employees pay off student debt.

Western Governors’ News shares work on cybersecurity, wildfires, broadband and more

The Western Governors’ Association represents the Governors of 19 western states and 3 U.S. territories in the Pacific.

Navy scientist develops safe, eco-friendly paint ready for commercialization

Micaela Whalen, senior technology manager at TechLink, recently interviewed Iezzi so she can brief interested companies on the details of the technology, including use-cases and steps to commercialization.

Innovate Montana Symposium comes to Butte next week – 10/14-16

The speaking lineup of the symposium will feature Gov. Steve Bullock, along with Montana entrepreneurs and business leaders from the national stage.

Study Suggests Rethinking How The West Lives With Fire

As fire season winds down, managers are intentionally setting fire to brush piles, slash and even large sections of forests in an effort to prevent out of control wildfires in future seasons.

Podcast – Montana data reporting and new Labor Department projections

“How does our economy look? Is it what we want it to be? Can we identify aspects that we’re concerned about?”

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The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

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

Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.