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The Real Value of Government Organizations Having A Cybersecurity Strategic Plan

Government organizations need a road map that sets the stage for the future, accounts for leadership changes, includes input from all players and gets a regular review and refresh.

Gov. Gianforte, Commerce Announce $10 Million for New Workforce Training Program

“These grants will build a stronger Montana workforce and empower Montana workers with the skills they need to succeed and thrive,” Gov. Gianforte said. “These grants will help us to close skill gaps, create more good-paying Montana jobs, and expand career opportunities for more Montanans.”

The Future of American Farming Demands Broadband

How can we deliver the broadband that farmers need?

Anaconda’s Montana Hotel gets $100,000 state grant to help restoration

Brown hopes projects like the Montana will be able to guide others that are approved for the grant, showing how historical buildings can be used for community events.

Montana relief funds recommended to recruit health care workers – $12,500 for out-of-state health worker

$12,500 in relocation expenses, plus the taxes on that additional income, to each out-of-state health worker who comes to Montana to work for at least a year.

Gov. Gianforte Announces Significant Step to Expand Broadband in Montana

The state has released a Request for Information (RFI) to support the ConnectMT Act broadband program, one of the first major steps in closing the digital divide for Montana.

North Dakota Hires Its Second-Ever Chief Data Officer

Ravi Krishnan will become state chief data officer on Nov. 1. Among his key plans: spreading awareness of strong data governance practices to all agencies in the enterprise.

Chicago poised to create one of the nation’s largest ‘guaranteed basic income’ programs

Basic income programs are spreading across the country as critics raise concerns about job openings

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.

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