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FCC authorizes SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to airplanes, ships, and more

From now on, people will always be reachable.

“The State with the Best Internet Wins!” – U.S. states with the fastest internet

The COVID-19 pandemic brought into focus an indisputable fact: access to quality internet service is key to full participation in society and the economy. But inequitable access to high-speed internet has been an issue for much longer than the last two years. Policymakers and business leaders—especially those from low-income and rural communities—have long advocated for increased investment in broadband infrastructure to unlock greater economic opportunities in underprivileged areas.

Why Thousands of Teachers Are Leaving the Classroom

Twice as many teachers are thinking about quitting than at the start of the pandemic. States are raising pay, but there’s a promising model in Arizona that might make more stick around.

States Continue Broadband Investments

States around the country continue to invest in broadband with unprecedented amounts of money, leading to increased grant programs, funds being directed to middle-mile infrastructure programs, the building out of state broadband offices and more developments.

Community leaders hope to raise $10 million for workforce housing in Bozeman

“I don’t want to live in a community that is a—where it’s just a resort community for the super-rich. That is not what Bozeman is about, it’s not our roots, it’s not where we want to be,” said Deputy Mayor of Bozeman, Terry Cunningham.

Measure to cap Montana property taxes won’t qualify for November ballot

Monforton put part of the blame on a legal challenge that temporarily restricted them from gathering signatures, and he said they had thousands more signatures that couldn’t be counted because the Montana Secretary of State’s Office ruled there was an error in the brochure they used while gathering them.

Printing for Less – The Importance of Sustainability in Printing

With sustainability becoming an increasingly important goal in the face of resource depletion and climate change, key players in the printing industry, including us at Printing for Less, must look at the big picture. Taking a step back in order to reduce ecological footprints today will only benefit printing businesses and the world at large in the future.

Emails show state grappling with Governor Gianforte’s ‘Come Home Montana’ blowback

Commerce department staff discussed affordability concerns, diversity criticism of governor’s signature economic development effort.

John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west, how it’s already impacting the people who live there, and what God has to say about it.

“That’s just unsustainable”
“That’s just human nature”
That’s the whole problem

The other cancel culture: How a public university (Boise State) is bowing to a conservative crusade

“I really lost a lot of faith in Boise State,” she said. “It was more important for the university to cope with whatever the Legislature wanted than to advocate for students. I feel more like a liability than a part of the community.”

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