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City of Missoula resolution seeks to boost apprenticeships

Contractors who demonstrate that 10% of the workforce they will put on the job are registered apprentices will receive a 5% bid preference.

Gallatin County to take over tourism district from Bozeman

Gallatin County will oversee and expand Bozeman’s tourism business improvement district, incorporating hotels in Three Forks and Belgrade.

The 2020 Census will be very important to Montana, here’s why

The state is on the cusp of adding a second representative in Congress.

What’s Up With That: Building Bigger Roads Actually Makes Traffic Worse

The concept is called induced demand

Senator Tester answers questions on migrant detention, climate change, congressional gridlock at Helena, Montana town hall

Out of Montana’s three-person delegation, Tester is the only one to hold regular in-person town halls that are announced in advance and open to the public.

Census Outreach Efforts Receive $1.5 Million to Support a Full and Accurate Count in Washington State

With more than $16 billion of federal funding for critical state infrastructure at stake in the 2020 Census, philanthropic partners announced $1.5 million in total grants to enable community-based organizations to conduct effective outreach in communities across Washington state.

Billings and Missoula, Montana In Top 10 Best-Run Cities in America

We can learn how well city officials manage and spend public funds by comparing the quality of services residents receive against the city’s total budget.

Governor Bullock Establishes Montana Climate Solutions Council

“Climate change is already impacting our way of life and our economy. How we choose to respond to the changes around us offers a pivotal opportunity to both safeguard our traditional strengths and diversify and grow new opportunities for our future,” said Governor Bullock.

California, Other States Take on E-Scooter Regulations

Pushback from a number of large cities in California is shaping a proposed state law meant to regulate bike-share and e-scooter operations.

Seattle Sets a New Standard for Residential Zoning

Add it all up, and Seattle’s ADU policy is as good as it gets—

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