GOVERNMENT

How Kansas City, Mo., Is Snuffing Out Potholes Before They Appear

Public works and IT officials use traffic and other data to predict where the next pothole will form — allowing it to repair or resurface 35 to 45 miles of streets per year versus the previous 20 to 25 miles.

Senator Jon Tester Demands Wells Fargo CEO Appear Before His Banking Committee

Senator: It’s Time for Wells Fargo to Answer for a Pattern of Deception and Fraud

Montana Shows How Government Can Be More Like Google Using Agile Development – You Should Work Here

In Montana, a team of 50 application developers collaborates using agile development. Is this the future of government IT?

San Francisco’s Startup in Residence Program Seeks to Expand to Other Cities Across North America

To be eligible for the STiR program’s coming expansion, interested cities must RSVP by Aug. 4 by simply filling out a short form. Organizers from the program will then get in touch with further information about the application process, which is slated to run from Aug. 7 through Aug. 31.

Great Falls schools will lose $270k in funding

The cuts are for at-risk programs, special education, data for achievement and the combined block grant program.

Daines introduces single-payer amendment, which he’s long opposed

"Instead of holding in person town halls or contributing in any significant way other than being a guaranteed yes vote on legislation that will increase costs for Montanans, D.C. Daines’ only contribution to the health care discussion is a shameful proposal that plays politics with Montanans’ health care and has no chance of passing." Chris Meagher

Trump Administration Pulls Cities’ Funding for Obamacare Enrollment

Health policy experts say the move could further destabilize the market.

Montana Viewpoint: Calling foul on unlawful ‘forfeiture’

In more modern times, federal, state and local law enforcement developed a nifty fund-raising technique called "civil forfeiture," whereby they took money–lots of it, sometimes–from your wallet or seized your car home, or other assets based on the assumption that you may have committed a crime–or might be about to.

Montana will cut services, lay off more than 20 employees to balance budget

After revenues came in $75 million lower than projected, the state Tuesday announced severe cuts that will deeply affect the way government serves Montanans, including lost jobs and reduced or terminated programs.

Senator Jon Tester Announces Nearly $5 Million to Upgrade Airports in Kalispell, Billings, Butte and Glendive

"Montana’s airports bring business and travelers to our state, strengthening our economy and creating jobs," Tester said. "I’m pleased to work with all our local airports to help secure these critical resources that will help Montana’s economy soar to new heights."

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