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Fake net neutrality comments need FCC action, group says
Concerns over fake comments posted to the FCC website surfaced following a report from tech website The Verge, citing people listed among commenters who claim they never submitted anything on net neutrality.
Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke joining 10 Governors on June 26-28 in Whitefish, Montana
Bridges, who has been a leading anti-hunger activist for more than three decades, will join the Governors for a discussion about his work to end childhood hunger.
Senator Tester Announces $6.7 Million to Help Montana’s First Generation College Students
"When we talk about being fiscally responsible and making good investments, Upward Bound is exactly what we’re talking about," said Tester, a former teacher and School Board member. "These programs put taxpayer money to its best use, preparing the next generation to be productive, contributing members of the Montana community."
New Study Identifies the Best Cities for Good Government
The first of a now annual report details what cities are doing well and where they could improve.
Comparing the Differences in Property Taxes Around the United States
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence have released their annual "50-State Property Tax Comparison Study."
ClearGov Launches Budget Portals, Comparison Tools for Every Municipality in the U.S.
"We have built transparency profiles for every city, town, village, borough, etc., in the country," ClearGov CEO Chris Bullock told Government Technology via email.
NADO Alert: President’s FY2018 Budget Request Includes Elimination of Community and Economic Development Programs
Of the $57 billion savings in FY2018 non-defense discretionary spending, $27 billion comes from program eliminations and $30 billion is attributed to program reductions.
FCC votes to start rolling back landmark net neutrality rules
The current net neutrality rules make it illegal for Internet service providers to block or slow down websites for consumers.
States Get Involved in Lawsuit to Protect Obamacare, Saying Trump Can’t Be Trusted
Attorneys general from 15 states and the District of Columbia filed a motion Thursday to intervene in a long-running lawsuit over a core part of the Affordable Care Act.
Senator Tester Announces $1.3 Million to Support Montana Tribal Youth Program
"Our children are our future," said Tester, a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. "We have to make sure they have every resource they need to succeed and that’s exactly what this funding will do for youth that attend public schools across Indian Country."
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