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Commerce Awards More Than $4 Million of Grant Funding to Construct and Rehabilitate Affordable Homes in Montana

“The health and well-being of Montanans and our communities rely on access to affordable, attainable housing. Projects like these will help meet the housing needs of Montana’s seniors and those living with disabilities, all while supporting our economy with good-paying jobs,” said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce.

More public colleges admit high schoolers (9th Graders!) even before they’ve applied

Direct admissions programs are likely to grow in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing race-based admissions.

Quality of life in Montana down, according to survey Montana Public Radio

In the most recent poll, more than 60% of voters reported a decline in their quality of life over the last five years.

Where are people from Montana moving to?

States people from Montana are moving to the most using data from the Census Bureau.

Is This Great Montana Town The Most Remote In America?

TikTok user True Story Docs believes the most remote town in the continental United States is a place in Northeast Montana.

SAVE THE DATE: Wilderness Act 60th Anniversary Celebration this September 13-15! – Lochsa River

The three-day educational event is open to the public, and will feature inspirational speakers, group discussions, live music, food, and more. A special thank you to the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation for their generous support of this grassroots Wilderness gathering!

Re-MOO-able energy: Brookings facility using natural gas from cattle manure is first of several planned by Northwestern Energy

“We’re planning to add about five more of these projects by 2025, allowing us to serve about two-thirds of our South Dakota customers,” said NorthWestern Energy CEO Brian Bird.

Montana Economic Developers Association 2024 Spring Conference – 4/23-25 – Red Lodge

We are excited to the host the MEDA Spring Conference in Red Lodge, Montana from April 23rd – 25th.

April 22 is Earth Day

Join us to honor and celebrate our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.

The robot treats land with controlled burning to limit the spread of future fires

The robotic system, called RX, treats only the land that’s directly beneath it, safely burning the debris in an enclosed chamber and cooling the land as it moves to create a kind of fire break. To eliminate the chance of fire escaping, RX also uses air suction to contain any flames and embers. The technology runs on clean fuel and therefore produces much less smoke than similar methods, which release pollutants from burning petrol.

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