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Montana Senator Steve Daines introduces bill adding citizenship question to 2020 U.S. Census

It’s an issue the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear before the forms are printed in July.

Montana Department of Commerce warns of fake census form mailed by Republican National Committee

The survey is called the “2019 Congressional District Census” and was mailed by the Republican National Committee.

The Evidence Is Strong: Air Pollution Seems to Cause Dementia

Scientists link air pollution—from power plants, motor vehicles, forest fires, you name it—to one of the least understood and most frightening of illnesses: dementia.

Gov. Bullock vetoes bill creating tax abatement for new high-speed broadband

Bullock said Wednesday that most of the tax abatements would go to “large, multistate corporations deploying fiber-optic and coaxial cable in cities.”

Code for America Gears Up for Annual Summit in Oakland

The leading civic tech organization, known for its disruptive approach to using technology in government, will welcome a wide range of guests, including speakers from the private sector, public sector and nonprofits.

Evaluation provides insights on effective state incentives

The MEDC team should be commended both for requesting an in-depth assessment of its incentive program and for providing the research team exceptional access to information that enabled a meaningful analysis.

Montana Governor Bullock Signs Bill Inspired By Havre Small Business Owner & Sponsored By Havre Legislator

“This certainly has been one of my favorite bills to work on,” Bachmeier, a Havre Democrat, said shortly after Bullock signed the measure.

More Than 250 ‘Free-Floating’ EVs Hit Sacramento Streets

Sacramento, Calif., officially rolled out its GIG car-share program, placing 250 electric vehicles on the streets, available to rent with an app.

Idaho state controller upgrades open government website

Residents will be able to review everything from which agency spent the most on pizza to who has the highest salaries in each county, Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf said.

Gig Economy Protections: Did the EU Get It Right?

The rules define beneficiaries as “workers in casual or short-term employment, on-demand workers, intermittent workers, voucher-based workers, platform workers, as well as paid trainees and apprentices.”

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