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California Hits 51 Percent Solar Power for Entire Month

In May, solar panels generated over half of California’s electricity, marking a major shift in energy production. This milestone was enabled by a dramatic increase in battery storage capacity that allows solar power use even after sunset.

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Judge Certifies Price-Fixing Lawsuit Against Major Meatpackers

A federal judge approved a class-action suit accusing four meatpackers of manipulating cattle and beef prices from 2015 to 2020. Montana ranchers and policymakers are watching closely as the case could impact the state’s beef market and industry consolidation.

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National Parks Traveler Shuts Down After 21 Years of Coverage Due to Trump Pressures and Media Struggles

If properly appreciated, National parks, he said, “are so important in helping people reconnect with themselves, with forgetting about checking their email, checking their texts.” And that’s only the beginning of their value. With high burnout and low morale, he believes the park service is in danger of lasting. And because the agency has drastically scaled back communications, trying to report on it is very frustrating. It got so bad that Traveler reporters couldn’t even secure interviews on stories of park service successes, he said.

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The DoorDash Drones are Coming

Sending deliveries by drone is hard. DoorDash’s secret sauce may be its software.

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Over Half of Missoula Renters Struggle with Housing Costs

A recent survey shows 53% of Missoula renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, with rising rents and limited tenant protections worsening instability. Local advocates are pushing for stronger protections and innovative solutions to address these challenges.

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For four years, one of the best marketers on earth grew almost entirely by charging more. That just stopped working.

 People are still buying, but they won’t keep paying more just because the label is familiar.

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Are Your Employee Social Media Stars Your Best Marketing Opportunities?

Companies are using more of their marketing budgets to utilize store staff and micro-creators into brand ambassadors—and it’s outperforming traditional mega-influencers.

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The Coming Food-Stamp Crisis

Enrollment in SNAP, America’s signature food-aid program for low- and no-income people, has sharply declined. States now face a deadline that could spell the end of the program for millions of Americans next year.

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Montana Employment Law Seminar – Parsons Behle & Latimer – 9/15 – Missoula

Please join Big Sky SHRM and Parsons Behle & Latimer for the Montana Employment Law Seminar, geared toward providing contemporary legal information in employment and labor matters to business owners, human resource professionals and corporate counsel.

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GFDA Quarter Index 2026Q2 Numbers to Celebrate

Our Mission

Grow diverse economic opportunities that enhance quality of life.

GFDA is a certified Community Development Financial Institution and a 501(c)3 charitable organization. High Plains Financial is a certified Community Development Corporation that offers SBA 504 loans statewide. GFDA and High Plains Financial are Equal Opportunity Employers, Lenders and Providers.

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