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Montana’s Republican Legislators shift $6M from workforce training grants to biz automation loans

But Democratic legislators and labor representatives objected to the proposal, arguing that the limited applications for the workforce training program were due to an onerous application process, a lack of advertising for the grants and a low ceiling on the amount of grant money per worker.

Yellowstone Fiber turns on service for first round of customers in Bozeman, Montana

The first area includes a neighborhood off Durston Road and Laurel Parkway.

City Club Missoula explores democracy, teacher pay and ‘equity’ – Hosts ‘Getting Schooled’ forum

Several times, panelists stressed the power of local school boards in Montana. Rep. David Bedey, R-Hamilton, said community members can have robust discussions with their trustees, including about requirements for civics and fiscal literacy. And…

Senator Jon Tester Receives ‘Guardian of Small Business Award’ for Championing Montana Small Businesses

Tester receives award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

Missoula Food Bank spreads word of free and reduced lunches for students

Statistics show that 25% of Missoulians look to the food bank for meal assistance.

Bozeman laying plans to try again for local sales tax at Legislature

Near the top of the city’s draft priority list is to defend local control. During the 2021 session, the Legislature passed a bill prohibiting inclusionary zoning, which was a housing policy that made up the core of Bozeman’s affordable housing program.

Cattle, bison can coexist just fine in Montana

The reality is American Prairie leases more than 80 percent of their lands back to local ranchers and supports around 10,000 head of cattle with that grass. There are far more significant economic stressors making life challenging for ranchers.

Jordan Hess selected as new mayor of Missoula

I want to be accessible, I want to make government accessible in the community. I think many people have a negative view of government because they have to go to the DMV or go do some mundane task. I’m really interested in being service oriented and engaging with and communicating with the public about the services the city offers. – Jordan Hess

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 9-13-22

The Great Falls City Commission unanimously voted to invest $1.4 million in GFDA’s Gap and Bridge Revolving Loan Fund. These funds are used to help make good deals happen that wouldn’t without our loan capital. 

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signs letter opposing student loan forgiveness plan

Joined by 21 other governors, Governor Greg Gianforte today called on President Joe Biden to immediately withdraw his student loan forgiveness plan, which shifts the burden of the loans from borrowers to the American people.

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