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Ending census early will cost Florida, Montana new congressional seats

Supporters of an extension say the extra time is needed to make up for hurdles from the pandemic, wildfires in the West and hurricanes along the Gulf Coast. Besides determining how many congressional seats each state gets, the census helps determine the distribution of $1.5 trillion in federal spending annually.

Montana State Library, Department of Commerce Launch “It’s Not Too Late to Be Counted…at the Library” Week

Even with door-to-door counting by U.S. Census workers, Montana’s overall response rate is below the national average, and tribal nations and rural counties in Montana are at risk of an undercount.

Research Suggests State Broadband Policies Make a Difference

A new article in Telecommunications Policy presents evidence that local areas generally fare better when states award broadband money to providers and allow municipalities to get into the broadband business.

Montana State University fire scientist Dave McWethy featured in New York Times

For decades, federal policy has reacted to wildfires and sought to extinguish them after they start, rather than engaging in preventative burns or allowing fires to smolder and burn off excess fuel.

Bullying, spying and harassment revealed in Montana Public Service Commission documents

Bullying at the Republican-controlled agency was grade-school level.

The insidious ways building private prisons creates more prisons

A new study finds that creating more private prison beds causes more people to be incarcerated—and for longer periods.

Idaho Career Opportunity – Social Media Specialist – City of Boise, Idaho

Are you a social media magician? Do you want to help make Boise a City for Everyone? The City of Boise is looking for a Social Media Specialist to work in the Office of the…

U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $35 Million To Fuel High-Growth Entrepreneurship Across America Including Los Alamos Commerce And Development Corporation

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced today that 52 organizations — including nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and entrepreneurship-focused organizations — from 36 states will receive grants totaling $35 million to support entrepreneurship, acceleration of company growth, and increased access to risk capital across regional economies.

Montana Community Development Block Grant Community Planning Grant Applications are being accepted through October 15, 2020. 

In an effort to support social distancing, electronic submission ONLY of application materials is strongly recommended, hard copy will be accepted, but not required.

Fed vows to keep rates near zero until inflation tops 2%, likely keeping meager rates 4 to 5 years

The central bank made the market-friendly commitment sooner than many top economists anticipated and it’s likely to cheer Wall Street.

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As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

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SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.