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Could ‘Managed Retreat’ from Climate Change Revitalize Rural America?

Climate change will dislocate people in some cities. Many rural areas are losing population. Could a “climate-change Homestead Act” provide a solution?

Montana – Where Facts Were No Match for Fear – New York Times

Civic boosters in central Montana hoped for some federal money to promote tourism. A disinformation campaign got in the way.

3 States Limit Nursing Home Profits in Bid to Improve Care

The states have set requirements for how much nursing homes must spend on residents’ direct care and imposed limits on what they can spend elsewhere, including administrative expenses, executive salaries and advertising and even how much they can pocket as profit.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 10-24-21

Invest in Downtown Great Falls is this Thursday, 10/28. Want to know more about the Downtown Great Falls Market? Participate in Invest Downtown from 10-noon both in person at the Newberry and via Zoom followed by property tours. Register here. Because of the generosity of our sponsor, NorthWestern Energy, this event is free to you! 

Montana Career Opportunities – Economic Development Specialist , Community Housing Program Coordinator – City of Bozeman

As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to impacting and serving the community. This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system with significant…

Senator Jon Tester Statement on Rescue Plan Funding for Montana Schools

Tester was the only member of Montana’s Congressional delegation to vote in favor of the American Rescue Plan, which provided this funding.

USDA to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available to Help People Living in Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care and educational services for millions of rural Americans nationwide. 

Montana redistricting commission shrinks pool of congressional maps to two

Those two maps cleave the state into two districts with a line running through two of the fastest growing population centers in the state: Flathead and Gallatin counties.

Experts: Remote Work Should Be the Future of Government

Public-sector and industry leaders remarked on the future of work at the Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo, saying remote should be the default to improve efficiencies and aid in recruitment.

Environmentalists raise concerns when rural cities grow at alarming rates

Cities like Bozeman used to be a place that folks could retire and get away from the world. Now, it’s one of the many towns that is becoming overrun.