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After years of trying, the U.S. government may finally mandate safer table saws

Table saws are widely considered the most dangerous power tool, and approximately 30,000 blade-contact injuries require medical treatment each year in the United States. About 4,000 result in amputations that can be career-ending for some professional carpenters and contractors. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that when a person is hospitalized, the societal cost per table saw injury exceeds $500,000 when you also factor in loss of income and pain and suffering.

The Strongest Town Contest: Final Four Features

“Here’s the Real Reason Houston is Going Broke”

Nation’s ‘largest’ rail investment entices Montana passenger rail advocates

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday made $2.4 billion available to help local railroads modernize both freight and passenger rail infrastructure, and the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority may consider several projects.

High Real Estate Values and Missoula’s Reserve Street – 4/11 – Free Cycles

We all want the same thing: to live a good life in a prospering place. But what is the best way to make our community safer and more inviting? How do we make Missoula financially stronger and resilient, both now and into the future? And how can we work together to take steps to accomplish that vision together?

Accepting Applications: Big Sky Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program

The Big Sky Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program creates a public-private partnership between the State of Montana and local economic development organizations (EDOs). It will award funding to EDOs to create new or support existing revolving loan fund programs that help businesses in local economies across Montana.

Ready or not, self-driving semi-trucks are coming to America’s highways – Is Your State Ready?

Autonomous truck companies plan a major expansion this year to deliver your packages and food, speeding well ahead of federal safety regulations

Want a 32-hour workweek? Give workers more power.

German labor history has some tips on how the US could reduce its workweek.

GFDA Top Ten for 3-30-24

I’m headed back to DC Monday to meet with federal leaders in our continued effort to bring more resources to Great Falls and the surrounding 13-county rural and tribal region.

Happy Easter!

Brett

TechLink – Spring Into These Technology Opportunities – Navy Breakthrough Makes Artificial Muscles a Reality and More…

You’re facing challenges in your business, too. Using the right tools can help you power through them. The good news is you have the benefits of a great team on your side, as researchers from the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs are developing innovative technology with uses far and wide across industries. We’re here to help you connect with the perfect fit — at no additional cost to you — by licensing these technologies for your company.  

Montana counties: Keep eye out for legislators ‘playing politics’ with popular bill

Veto override poll is out for marijuana redistribution bill, but some Republicans won’t participate

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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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