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Ukrainian Kopychyntsi and Bozeman, Montana Officially Become Sister Cities

This partnership did not begin with a document – it is built on four years of working together. Over this time, Bozeman residents have raised funds for Kopychyntsi, while American volunteers have travelled to Ukraine, supported the local hospital and delivered medical equipment. Architects and Montana State University have also joined the cooperation, and one volunteer from Bozeman even stayed to live in Kopychyntsi.

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Today a group of us launched Founded Colorado. (This should be a great idea for every state including Montana)

Our mission is straightforward. We make sure Colorado companies are at the table when policy is shaped. We bring real operating experience to proposed laws and to the rules that put them into practice, so they protect Coloradans and work for the Colorado companies that have to comply. We want to be the place lawmakers and partners call when they want a straight answer about how a new idea will play out. Our constituency is all companies based in Colorado.

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Livingston, Montana city commission temporarily suspends film permit amid controversy

A film production has transformed downtown Livingston, prompting protests and concerns over road closures, access to a local food pantry and the project’s political themes.

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Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break

The new rules “may significantly lower barriers for large-scale, capital-intensive projects in rural areas—most notably hyperscale data centers,” said a statement from Ways and Means Committee chair Jason Smith last year. “The economic case for building data centers in designated rural opportunity zones becomes far more compelling” with the new program, he continued.

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Driverless delivery vans could soon take to French roads

“By paving the way for the official approval of autonomous delivery robots, our country is confirming its position among the most advanced in this field.”

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Heat Killed 16,000 in Germany and 8,000 in France This Summer

According to the latest figures from the Robert Koch Institute, which monitors public health and epidemics, heatwave-related deaths reached 16,000. Of these, data through September 13 show that “around 9,600” deaths occurred during the week of June 22, the hottest week ever recorded in Germany, and “around 4,200” during the three weeks from late July to mid-August.

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Beyond Party – Montana First

If we want to keep our republic, we have to work for it.

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Headwaters Tech Hub Leadership Transition

I am honored to step into the role of Interim Regional Innovation Officer, and I want to start by thanking Tim VanReken for his great leadership and service to Montana.

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SBA – SBIC program – Invitation to Lenders, Venture Fund Managers, and University Tech Transfer Offices – 10/6 – Online

The SBA Great Plains and Rocky Mountains Regions are hosting an information session for investors, fund managers, and financial institutions to learn more about the SBA – Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program, licenses, and benefits. This is not intended for small businesses or entrepreneurs seeking SBIC investment.

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The nation’s first federal tax-credit scholarship program, set to launch Jan. 1 and help cover private- and public-school expenses.

By 2030, officials estimate the program could generate nearly $26B annually, funding about 2.2 million scholarships. See how school vouchers work and the debate surrounding them.

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