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Fail Fast, Try New Things: How Government Innovators Can Succeed – Video
Don’t be afraid to try new things.
When Newspapers Close, the Cost of Government Goes Up
A first-of-its-kind study looks at how local news outlets shutting down impacts cities’ and counties’ finances.
Former U.S. ambassador Michael McFaul targeted by Vladimir Putin speaks in Bozeman
"It is always great to be back in Montana. I love it here and it was great to see so many, I mean hundreds of people came to my talk. A real demonstration that people in Montana really care about foreign policy. It made me feel really great to be here today," said McFaul.
Montana health department calls staffing levels ‘unsustainable’ with 420 jobs left open after budget cuts
"Getting that support to families is extremely important," Hogan said. The unit has done "really well, but again I don’t know how long it’s sustainable."
Helena City Commission Community Meeting About Downtown Issues – Monday 7/23
"Come, lend us your expertise, and let’s get this solution going." Helena city leaders want to hear from the public on their concerns about "undesirable and unlawful behavior" in the downtown area. Mayor Wilmot Collins…
"From Cold War to Hot Peace." – Glasgow, Montana-born Michael McFaul, The Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia to speak in Bozeman this Sunday – 7/22
The Associated Press reported Thursday McFaul’s book sales have risen since he was put in the spotlight, climbing to No. 6 on Amazon.com on Thursday.
‘Housing for All’: Democrats push for big government response to soaring rents – Wall Street Is Raising More Cash Than Ever for its Rental-Home Gambit
In Illinois and New York, gubernatorial candidates are touting proposals that would free cities to impose rent controls on housing units, a policy also backed this year by the Democratic parties of Washington State and California.
They built a $20k house-now they want to fix the housing system
After designing an incredibly cheap home, the 20K Initiative is now working with Fannie Mae and others to redesign mortgages and the other factors that make home ownership so expensive.
Senator Jon Tester Blasts ‘swampiest, darkest, dirtiest decision’ by Treasury Department
"This is the swampiest, darkest, dirtiest decision," said Tester. "We need more transparency in our campaigns, not less."
Universal Basic Income: Wild Experiment or the Solution to Poverty?
Stockton, Calif., and tech entrepreneurs are exploring whether access to a no-strings paycheck has the potential to end poverty.
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