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For Tribal Communities, Self-Owned, Open-Access Networks

Tribal communities are some of the nation’s least connected areas, making them fertile ground for innovative broadband deployments and tech. Speakers on a recent panel said open-access, tribe-owned systems may be best.

Two new laws look to protect motorists, pedestrians

The misdemeanor offense carries an initial fine between $25 and $100. Subsequent offenses carry higher penalties. If a person hits one of the beacons, or crosswalk devices, they are also now liable for the damage to them.

Want More Women in Leadership? Tell Them They’re Losing Out

A Wharton study found that highlighting the gender gap in competition on a job platform increased women’s applications for leadership roles by over 20%.

City Club Missoula hosts wildfire preparedness forum with expert panel

The forum not only highlighted the expertise present in Missoula but also served as a call to action for residents and policymakers alike. As wildfires continue to pose a significant threat, the discussions underscored the need for ongoing community engagement and proactive planning to safeguard lives and property.

Trump just got OK to shrink (or abolish) national monuments

The opinion “lays the groundwork for unravelling national monuments and dismantling the Antiquities Act, a bedrock conservation law that grants presidents authority and discretion to protect lands with historical, cultural and scientific significance,” stated the Wilderness Society.

“The List” June 2025 10 Things Butte Local Development Corporation Checked Off Our List in the Last Month

Business Recruitment is Heating Up We refined our recruitment marketing materials with new data sets and stats on Butte. We also responded to several Requests for Information from the Montana Department of Commerce business attraction team in collaboration with BSB Community Economic Development.

Interior Secretary Burgum Wants Foreign Visitor Fees, $1B Cut To National Parks

“I have a lot of friends who are Canadians, and I can tell you their distaste for the attitude of the administration toward them is already palpable, and it seems to be spreading around the world.” Sen. Mike Gierau

Amid recruiting challenge, Missoula City Attorney’s Office looks to fill positions

The two divisions of the Missoula City Attorney’s Office are working a growing number of cases while seeking to fill vacant positions at a time when netting qualified candidates remains challenging.   Full Story  

Nonprofit Montana League of Cities and Towns works to educate Montana’s local leaders on new state policies

According to Lynch, “The overall umbrella of the municipalities is maintaining local decision making so that communities can have regulations and rules in their communities that reflect what their community wants to see,” Lynch says.

When Chinese manufacturing met Small Town, USA

Today on the show – how a battery factory ignited a political firestorm over what kind of factories we actually want in our backyard. And what happens when the global economy meets town hall democracy.