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Electric school buses are the future we deserve

The largest mass transit system in the United States is overdue for an upgrade.

In 2024, Montana ranks among the least “sticky” states, with only 13% of relocating residents staying in-state — far below the national average of 26%.

Montana’s real estate market booms have outpaced local incomes. Since 2020, home values have surged 60%, pricing out many long-time residents. Despite attracting newcomers, high housing costs and a rural economy have forced 87% of Montana’s movers to seek more affordable living options out of state.

What Do Cities Need? MetroLab Program Intends to Find Out

Its newly launched Local Government Research and Development Agenda, a nationwide undertaking, looks to provide research and science to cities. Interviews and workshops with 20 munis are underway.

California issues draft regulations for operating autonomous trucks

The state agency is planning a framework which would initially require safety drivers for both light- and heavy-duty operations.

Intergenerational Housing Could Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness

Care communities that blend senior living with college campuses and daycare centers offer an alternative for a more social generation of retirees. 

Household Vehicles Were Parked 95% on a Typical Day in 2022 — So Much Time & Opportunity for EV Charging

Household vehicles were driven an average of 64.6 minutes on a typical day in 2022 (including all trips made that day) and parked for the remainder of the time (95%). Drivers in all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) averaged between 61 minutes and 68 minutes per day with the longest driving time of 67.6 minutes for those in MSAs with 1-3 million people. Household vehicles being parked for 95% of a 24-hour day offers opportunity for EV charging.

Major New Commitment from Nearly 350 Mayors to Accelerate US Electric Vehicle Transition – Which Mayors in Your State are Onboard?

Mayors pledge to electrify 50% of city fleets by 2030 and increase EV infrastructure by 500% by 2035

EV transition will save taxpayer dollars, improve public health, increase access to charging, and create clean energy jobs, while sending strong market signals to manufacturers

AI’s Untapped Potential for Economic Development – City Club Missoula – AI Under the Big Sky: Reviewing the Current State of Artificial Intelligence Monday, August 12, 2024

It can help in a range of ways, from identifying competitive advantages to training the workforce that will be needed for success. But it can’t replace human judgment.

Watching for the Next Economic Downturn? Follow Corporate Debt – Harvard Business School

Rising household debt alone isn’t enough to predict looming economic crises. Research by Victoria Ivashina examines the role of corporate debt in fiscal crashes since 1940.

Legions Of Robots To Build Solar Farms All Over USA

As if fossil energy stakeholders didn’t have enough on their hands these days, along comes the leading energy firm AES with a scheme to send armies of robots named “Maximo” out to build solar farms all over the countryside. Maximo is expected to perform faster and more efficiently than its human counterparts, as robots usually do, leading to lower costs for solar power.

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Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area

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