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Montana’s Growth Could Outpace Electrical Supply

Economists say if power providers don’t build more electrical infrastructure in the coming years, the state could become a net importer of electricity – which would drive up customer prices

Montana sees one of the largest increases in suicides nationwide

Montana had the second-highest suicide rate in the country behind Wyoming. Montana also experienced a 42% increase in suicides from 2011 to 2021, one of the largest in the country.

15 ideas to revitalize ‘lifeless’ downtowns (or make good ones even better) in the work-from-home era

Readers around the world — from teenagers to retirees — have called, emailed and spoken to us offering their best ideas. The resounding takeaway is most people want fewer cars and more public spaces, parks and events to bring them together.

Local child care gap worsened by low wages

Area business advocates are finding interest among employers in offering child care benefits in an effort to attract and retain employees, after a study commissioned by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce last year found that a lack of affordable options is keeping would-be working parents at home, taking care of young children.

Federal money, improving efficiency pushing solar energy in Montana

A growing number of Montanans are taking another look at solar, and not just because it’s a renewable energy source that can make you feel good about reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Modern solar panels are twice as efficient and about one-quarter the price of what they were just 15 years ago.

Missoula to create career program for young women in clean energy

Single mothers in Missoula will soon have a track to employment in clean energy after the city and the U.S. Department of Labor launch a new workforce training and development program.

Senator Tester is Most Effective Lawmaker in Congress Entering August Work Period

Of 535 Members of Congress, Tester is the only lawmaker to have multiple bills signed into law

City of Missoula Partners with the National League of Cities and Department of Labor to Create New Jobs

The city is excited to be selected for the Good Jobs, Great Cities Academy to strengthen the climate and economic health goals that are outlined in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan for the City.

2 Montana tribes receive $240,000 grant for business development

The grant helps support projects to spur economic growth for tribal communities and tribally owned businesses.

How to Lead with Socratic Questions

Socratic questioning is a disciplined approach to questioning that helps people examine situations and unpack them in a way that helps them think through how to solve problems and improve processes.