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Why U.S. – Canada Cooperation Matters More Than Ever – Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)

For decades, leaders from across our region have recognized that strong U.S.-Canada cooperation is essential to economic growth, innovation and prosperity across both nations. Recently, 16 former PNWER presidents convened to reaffirm this relationship and highlight the importance of PNWER’s longstanding model for cross-border collaboration.

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Are passenger trains entering a golden age or reaching the end of the line?

Amid shifting political winds in Washington, D.C., and aging equipment across the country, passenger rail in Montana faces an uncertain future.

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How Local Governments Can Improve Economic Mobility for Residents in Their Communities

The Urban Institute and the Gates Foundation are working together to support local leaders in improving economic mobility through the Upward Mobility Framework. This framework provides definitions, metrics, and tools to help local leaders understand economic challenges in their communities and how they can effectively address them.

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The Chaos in Higher Ed Is Only Getting Started – “This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities,”

Even more disruptive for universities, the committee meetings for reviewing NIH grant proposals have also been abruptly put on hold until at least February 1.

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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Applauds FRA Report, Highlights Big Sky North Coast Corridor

“The release of the FRA\’s Long-Distance Service Study underscores the transformative potential of restoring the Big Sky North Coast Corridor, not just as a transportation project, but as a catalyst for economic growth and community revitalization\”

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Federal Railroad Administration recommends long distance route through southern Montana

For those in the Missoula area, the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority will be discussing this plan at Great Burn Brewing on Thursday, January 23rd. Head to this ‘pint night’ to learn more about the exciting developments in Montana’s transportation future.

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Passenger rail plan aims to reconnect Montana cities

For those in the Missoula area, the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority will be discussing this plan at Great Burn Brewing on Thursday, January 23rd. Head to this ‘pint night’ to learn more about the exciting developments in Montana’s transportation future.

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Watch the BRAND West initiative workshop with Governor Tina Kotek | WGA hosts webinar on prescribed fire | WGA publishes two new episodes of its Out West podcast

In particular, she highlighted the efforts of local government leaders and community partners in Bend as a model for proactive housing strategies that effectively balance growth with sustainability.

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Biden-Harris Administration Approves Delaware’s “Internet for All” Final Proposal (What About Our/Your State?)

Delaware Can Proceed Toward Network Construction That Will Connect All Remaining Homes and Small Businesses to Affordable High-Speed Internet

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State of Strong Towns Address – 1/30 – Online

Momentum for change is building across North America. People from cities big and small have made their streets safer, revitalized their economies and made housing more affordable. There’s never been a better time to get involved with the Strong Towns movement. Learn more about where the movement stands, how it got here and what lies ahead in 2025.

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