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69th Montana Legislature to Commence Next Week 

Lawmakers in 2025 will be tasked with navigating a set of complex policy challenges, including rising property taxes, an overcrowded state prison and teacher retention issues 

A Science Fair for the Future of Aging

Sponsored by the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, the exhibit at WIRED’s Big Interview showcased technologies empowering people to live better, for longer.

Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 1, Issue 21

Commerce is working to improve the many ways you interact with our programs and services through updated communication options. To give you more information via fewer emails, Commerce’s updated communications will include the Commerce “Weekly Roundup” with news, events, grants, loans, funding opportunities and other important updates; a quarterly newsletter; press releases and urgent information when needed, like administrative rules making communications and other statutorily required notifications. You can update your subscriber preferences anytime.

MPQA December Newsletter: Winter Networking Social, New Members, Recaps, & More

Welcome to the December 2024 MPQA newsletter! It has been an eventful time for Montana Photonics & Quantum Alliance. From events to awards, welcoming new members to planning for upcoming initiatives, our community has been buzzing with activity. Read on to discover the highlights and learn about the exciting developments shaping our field.

Trump Will Reportedly Block the US Government and Military From Buying EVs

Donald Trump’s attack on clean vehicles is shaping up to be bigger than previously thought.

Northern Cheyenne Council plans to install broadband across reservation with $52.8M grant

The project’s purpose is to provide broadband to over 1,700 Northern Cheyenne households.

Missoula seeks help to make dangerous street safer – What are your recommendations?

A 2023 report from the Missoula Police Department shows the top six intersections where accidents occur are all along Reserve Street. On Thursday, December 12, Missoula’s Department of Public Works and Mobility are hosting a virtual public open house from 5:30-6:30 p.m. where people can chime in with their thoughts about the future of the city’s transportation projects, including the Reserve Street plan.

New report gives Montana mediocre to poor grades on infrastructure

The report, compiled by the Montana Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, ranked Montana in 14 categories.

Boulder, Colorado Strikes $9 Million Community Broadband Deal With ALLO

ALLO will provide broadband service to 80 percent of the city by 2028 and 97 percent of the city by 2030.

Rural Montana communities invited to participate in Reimagining Rural series 2/4,11,18 – Zoom

The program is free, but communities must apply. To apply and learn more, visit http://www.montana.edu/extension/communitydevelopment/reimagine-rural.html. 

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Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

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