Introducing the Strong Towns Finance Decoder
These three indicators provide a structured way to analyze budgets beyond short-term balances, helping local leaders make informed decisions that will benefit communities not just this year, but for generations to come.
Dorsey – EEOC and DOJ Issue Joint Press Release and Technical Assistance Documents on “Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination”
On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a joint press release announcing the release of two technical assistance documents designed to educate the public on “unlawful discrimination” issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) in the workplace. Consistent with Trump administration executive orders and other directives, the guidance indicates that the EEOC and DOJ will be placing greater scrutiny on employers who engage in DEI-related practices at least to the extent such practices may constitute illegal discrimination.
America’s “First Car-Free Neighborhood” Is Going Pretty Good, Actually?
Since breaking ground in 2021, Culdesac Tempe has had its share of detractors and skeptics. But none of them live there.
Streamlining Solar Permitting with SolarAPP+
SolarAPP+ provides local governments with a standard portal for receiving and processing permit information for residential solar and solar+storage systems. It can be incorporated into existing permitting systems used by jurisdictions.
How to Get a Patent in Months, Not Years
Have you considered fast-tracking your patent application? Here’s what you need to know.
Montana Economic Developers Association 2025 Spring Conference – 4/22-24 – Livingston, Montana
We are excited to invite you to MEDA’s Annual Membership Meeting, taking place on April 22-24, 2025 in Livingston, MT. This important event will include the election of new board members and feature a larger variety of engaging breakout sessions designed to inspire and inform.
More than a thousand rally and march in Missoula for public lands, fired workers – Missoula Resists
“They say this is about efficiency. This is not about government efficiency at all, so let’s unpack what this is about,” Stone-Manning said, referencing firings made by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person. “As they gut our land-management agencies — the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service — they gut these agencies, they’re going to say, ‘Oh my gosh, we can’t manage these public lands, we have to sell them off.’
Missoula Resists
This Missoula Resists group is a coordinating body for like-minded people in the Missoula area who want to make a difference.
Bill approved by North Dakota House would establish state Office of Entrepreneurship – How About Your State?
Warrey’s bill has received support from Right to Start, a national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to expand entrepreneurial opportunities.
Tariffs to Have Broad Impacts on Northwest Montana Industries – FYI, Montana is the state that is ranked # 1 as the most vulnerable from the tariffs that have been imposed by executive order:
Economists and industry leaders say the levies will have lasting effects on everything from crop to gasoline prices as trade disputes continue and uncertainty looms