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Montana’s “Become an Alum” program encourages students who didn’t graduate to go back to school

“Become an Alum is aimed at identifying these students and showing them that there is an opportunity to finalize that degree and gain a credential and skills that employers will be looking for as they seek to fill in-demand jobs.”

“Sawtooth” – Idaho’s third supercomputer coming to Collaborative Computing Center

Named after a central Idaho mountain range, Sawtooth arrives in December and will be available to users early next year.

The High Cost of Sprawl – City’s expanding footprint has high cost

Low density sprawl stretches the tax dollars of every resident. That fact could be used to support plans for more infill density

Disparities in Rural Child Mortality Rates Persist Despite Improvements

The problem is especially pronounced for rural children who are Black or Native American/Alaska Natives.

Film festival showcases new incentive for filmmakers

The Montana Economic Development Industry Advancement (MEDIA) Act provides a tax credit for 20% of production costs for projects shot in Montana.

SNAP Work Requirements Will Hit Rural Areas Harder

SNAP work requirements are “a mismatch for rural communities” because of structural issues like high unemployment, lack of jobs, and poor transportation, says a critic of the plan.

Positive chronic wasting disease sampling results continue to rise in Montana

Samples from 25 deer harvested around the state tested positive for chronic wasting disease last week.

Montana Senator Jon Tester: ‘Folks in rural Montana waited years’ for Wireless Investments that Never Came  

Senator to Federal Communications Commission: “Rural America deserves better, and the divide is growing”

U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Jon Tester’s FUTURE Act to Renew Tribal College Funding

“Tribal Colleges and Universities provide critical resources and training to the next generation of leaders in Indian Country,” Tester said.

Montana State University considering policy keeping some research secret

It would allow barring disclosure of even the existence of some research grants or contracts.

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