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The United State(s) of Broadband
Tens of billions of dollars in federal funding are poised for new broadband infrastructure deployment over the next five years. But a crucial step in allocating funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program – for states and local governments – lies in knowing where fast, affordable, reliable broadband access currently is, so that they know where to drive new investment. The FCC’s historical and repeated failure to put together an accurate national broadband map threatens to significantly hold up the process.
University of Montana poll: Quality of life down, growth too fast – City Club Missoula – Destination Stewardship: How Can We Keep From “Loving Montana to Death?” May 9 – Zoom
How do decision-makers ‘keep Montana from being loved to death’?
Visit Montana Celebrates the Future of Travel
A critical driver of the state’s economy, tourism has a far-reaching effect in Montana, with data from the Institute for Tourism & Recreation Research (ITRR) showing an impact that includes:
Teachers from the NASA-affiliated Montana Learning Center in Helena, Mont. are being lauded as two of the nation’s leading educators.
NASA’s Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pathway (NESSP) program has been vital to the Montana Office of Public Instruction’s goal of integrating NASA science into classroom curriculums, particularly in underserved communities.
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Sick of Sprawl – 105-acre south Missoula property sold in record-breaking deal
How cities built for car dependence contribute to climate change. Plus, a windfall tax on oil companies’ record profits?
Montana West Economic Development May Business Bulletin
Montana West Economic Development harnesses local resources, skilled workers, and business benefits to promote growth for entrepreneurs who want to relocate, start a business, or expand existing operations. From loans and getting deals done to shovel-ready sites, Montana West’s team connects businesses and entrepreneurs with opportunities to develop and grow their businesses.
Private Lands Are the Next Battleground in State Conservation Policy
Conserving 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030 depends on private landowners.
Some rural communities booming as pandemic changes become permanent
“Rather than focus on promoting businesses they’re looking at making their communities a better place to live, to attract people,” he said.
CBS Sunday Morning – Struggles in the child care industry
Since the COVID pandemic, childcare for young children in the U.S. has gone from bad to worse, with thousands of programs closing across the country, and centers struggling to hire new staff. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with childcare providers fighting to make ends meet, and with working parents searching for options.
Should State and Local Governments Care About the Metaverse?
Governments may be reluctant to invest in metaverse-based services without a clearer sense of how the space is forming and how residents want to use it. These early days could be time for learning what the technologies might offer and how interventions could encourage equitable development.