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Don’t Like the Ballot Measure Voters Approved? Just Ignore It, Some Lawmakers Say. South Dakota an example

Critics say it’s "lawlessness" that represents the new political climate. South Dakota GOP legislators are poised to repeal a ballot measure that passed just this past November.

Senator Daines to Head Subcommittee on National Parks, Benefit to Montana

"In combination with Secretary of Interior Zinke, Montana now has great leadership in place to secure the future of our national parks and public lands. Congratulations to Senator Daines on his appointment to chair the Energy Subcommittee on National Parks." says Joe Unterreiner, President of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.

How Cities Can Help Local Institutions Monetize Their Data

Beyond its promise of transparency and accountability, open data has become a hallmark of good government because of its well documented return on investment for the public.

The Data That Turned the World Upside Down

The strength of their modeling was illustrated by how well it could predict a subject’s answers.

A new tool sheds light on how your state and local tax dollars are spent

Why do state and local governments collect taxes and allocate spending the way they do? A new interactive, online tool breaks down state spending.

Opinion: Hoping for the best from new Interior secretary

"Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage for your children and your children’s children."

Voice of America says it won’t become Trump TV

What really bears watching is how Trump fills the chief executive’s office and how his pick manages Voice of America.

Why the RFP Is the Enemy of Innovation

Traditional public procurement processes don’t work in an era of startups and rapid technological change.

State of the city: Helena mayor calls for program funds, higher reimbursements

During his state of the city address Monday, Helena Mayor Jim Smith said it will be important for state lawmakers to fund programs benefiting cities and counties and lift the cap on reimbursements local governments receive.

Congress maneuvers to give away 640 million acres of American land

In the rules for the 115th Congress, lawmakers altered one little line that has the potential to allow the government to callously throw away national treasures.

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