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What It Will Take To Turn the ‘Blue Wave’ Into a Watershed Moment for Transportation Reform

Despite midterm wins, entrenched highway funding and bipartisan priorities limit transportation reform. Advocates urge organizing new lawmakers ahead of a major reauthorization bill.

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November News for Montana Nonprofits

Now is the time to stay engaged. Introduce yourself to your newly elected and returning representatives, highlight the important work you do, and tell them about the solutions your organization sees working in your community. Democracy doesn’t happen only on election day. We build it together every day, and we’re grateful you’re part of it.

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Montana Joins FAST-41 to Speed Up Infrastructure Permitting

“I’m worried about projects receiving this designation in the age of corruption that we live in,”

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LA residents may be allowed to paint their own crosswalks

Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky put out a motion instructing the Los Angeles Department of Public Transportation to study the feasibility of allowing volunteers to paint crosswalks.

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Bozeman Voters Approve New Charter Reshaping Local Elections

The amended charter changes mayoral terms and expands the City Commission to six members elected by wards. Implementation will begin in 2027 with public input continuing through the transition.

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Bay Area Mandates Heat Pumps to Replace Gas Water Heaters

The Bay Area Air District approved the nation’s strongest standards requiring gas water heaters to be replaced with cleaner heat pumps. This change aims to reduce pollution, prevent health issues, and lower energy costs while supported by substantial rebates and investments.

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California Boosts Film Tax Credit to $1 Billion Through 2040

Governor Newsom’s proposal aims to reverse declining shooting days and maintain California’s entertainment dominance. The plan includes new incentives for independent productions and multi-project commitments.

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Montana Adds 25 New Opportunity Zones to Boost Investment

Montana’s new Opportunity Zones, effective January 1, 2027, aim to attract private capital and stimulate economic growth in low-income areas across sixteen counties.

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Big Sky 55+ – You’re Invited to our Fall Conference! “Gathering Wisdom, Building Power: United We Stand” – 11/17 – Missoula, Montana

A one-day conference in Missoula, Montana to celebrate intergenerational power, hone our truth-seeking skills, and level up on the issues that will be decided in Montana’s 2027 Legislative session.

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Why batteries, not gas plants, should be data centers’ first choice

A new report from Georgetown and Duke universities advocates for batteries as a cleaner, cheaper alternative to gas plants. States are exploring policies to promote energy storage to reduce climate impact and financial risks from overbuilding gas infrastructure.

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