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Americans Are Lonely and Disconnected. Better Civic Spaces Can Help.

We need more welcoming public places where people can connect in person — high-quality, well-maintained parks, trails, libraries and community centers. Investing in them is good for us and good for democracy.

Montana lawmakers zero in on education funding, OPI spending

As the 2025 session draws near, lawmakers discuss potential changes to Montana’s school funding formula and concerns over a negative audit of federal spending.

Eligible U.S. citizens who want routine service can now renew their passports online. 

If you do not qualify to renew online, you may also renew by mail.

Missoula advisory board to address community inclusion and equity Thursday at the Missoula Public Library at 4:00 p.m.

The board focuses on representing voices often missing from community discussions.

Montana Ambassadors Colorado Speaker Series – 10/16 – Denver

Join us for a discussion by a leader on the front lines of this important work in designating Montana as a Tech Hub under the CHIPs legislation. It has the potential to supercharge Montana’s economy, while ensuring the United States is a global leader in this important area of technology.

Montana, Idaho pass Cal as most unaffordable states for homebuyers

Since the pandemic, two states, Montana and Idaho, have surpassed California as the most unaffordable states for local homebuyers, according to the analysis. Hawaii and Oregon round out the list of the five least affordable states.

Strong Towns Cohort Applications Open

Are you an active community leader who wants to connect with other Strong Towns advocates and learn from Strong Towns experts? Is there a specific challenge facing your community that you’d like help addressing? If so, Cohort is the program for you!

BHE Montana breaks ground on Glacier Battery System. Will bring in around 70 contracted workers to Cut Bank and the surrounding communities.

While Montana is one of the windiest states, it ranks only 21st in the nation for wind energy production

16 Rural Electric Cooperatives including those in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota will Leverage $7.3 Billion in Federal Funding to Deliver More Affordable, Reliable Electricity to Their Members

The majority of new electricity sources that will be funded are solar and wind power. These projects will decrease the cost to generate electricity for rural America, increase the resiliency for communities without sacrificing reliability, and lay the foundation for even more ambitious investments to come:

GFDA Top Ten for 9-15-24

4) NeighborWorks Great Falls and Great Falls Public Schools held the groundbreaking event for the 47th High School House in Great Falls. There are 30 student builders in the class this year. The home will be finished in spring of 2025.

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.