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Renewable energy can help affordably keep the lights on

Montana is poised to transition to clean electricity during the next 10 to 15 years due to its world-class renewable resources. Recent modeling shows that doing this while also electrifying other sectors of the economy would result in nearly $30 billion in savings by 2050 compared to business as usual.

Montana Reel Report Summer Edition – Montana Film Office – Montana The Ultimate Location

The quarterly Montana Film Office newsletter aims to keep Montana’s film and television industry professionals, constituents, and fans informed of the latest Montana production, infrastructure, and festival news. In this newsletter, you’ll also find information on locations and casting calls. We’re here to help you stay connected with all things “film” in Montana.

Michigan’s local investment tax credit gains traction

Based on a similar law in New Brunswick, Canada, the Michigan law would provide local investors with a 50% state tax credit on local investments (up to $3,000).

Get to know Wheatland County, Montana

One of the most iconic names in Montana is Two Dot (or Twodot, depending on what source you reference). Two Dot got its name from the brand cattleman George R. Wilson used—two dots side by side. Wilson donated the land for the town in 1900. In time, the town had a station and electrification plant for the Milwaukee Road, a bank, and the aforementioned Two Dot Bar. Hank Williams Jr. even sang about the town on his Strong Stuff album. Two Dot is sixteen miles west of Harlowton, just off US-12.

Traveling to Yellowstone? Here’s what to expect

For now, only three entrances will be open: the West Entrance at West Yellowstone; the South Entrance coming from Grand Teton National Park; and the East Entrance coming from Cody, Wyoming.

Northwestern Energy – Bright Magazine

Energy companies have a long history of improving the quality of life for our communities. In this issue of Bright magazine, we focus on the innovations taking place at NorthWestern Energy.

John Mayer says, Yellowstone National Park is a wonderland, and you should help it following the flood

John Mayer who calls Livingston home says via Facebook, “I write today with a plea: if you were planning to visit Yellowstone and canceled your plans, please, from the bottom of my heart, I ask that you rebook them.”

For Vibrant U.S. Cities, Invest in Multi-Modal Transportation

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, offers U.S. states and cities the chance to invest in transportation systems that modernize infrastructure, expand access and mobility for all people in a community, improve public health and safety, and boost local economies.

6 Steps to Planning Complete Streets

Download this guide for practical guidance on improving safety, public health, and equity through more complete, multimodal-friendly streets.

‘Yellowstone’ has created a tourism boom in Missoula

Ruby’s Café is cooking more than normal because a now famous scene was shot there. It featured a shooting that killed off a sheriff.

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The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

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.

As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding