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Winifred, Montana Is An Amazing Community – Brad Bergum

It’s such a gift to have an amazing extended family. We and the kids always have a great time when we’re back in Winifred, and the only downside is that we didn’t have enough time there to see and do everything we wanted to do … which just adds to the list for next time!

We’re older than we used to be, especially in these states – Montana’s median age in 2022 was 40.2

As states age, the need for senior-friendly health care and housing grows.

Senator Jon Tester Secures $629 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Bolster High Speed Internet Across Montana, Serve More Than 100k Households & Businesses

More than 100k unserved locations in Montana anticipated to receive coverage

Montana health department receives $24 million childcare grant from federal government

The state said it will focus efforts in underserved communities with vulnerable populations.

The Unstoppable Force Of Agrivoltaics, Now With Tiltable Solar Panels

Researchers at Purdue University have patented an agrivoltaic array with solar panels that tilt for farm equipment to pass through.

The Median Age in the U.S. Just Reached a Record High. Here’s What That Means for the Workforce

Companies that make adjustments to accommodate multigenerational workforces will benefit in the long run.

OPI hosts virtual forum on Montana’s charter school bills – Legal challenge launched against charter school law, alleging violation of state Constitution

The complaint laid out a string of arguments alleging that House Bill 562 violates the Montana Constitution in its use of taxpayer funds to support charters and the exemption it grants those schools from compliance with existing teacher licensing and school quality regulations.

Kalispell struggles to address growing homeless population 

City plans to deter people from sleeping on public benches, but homeless advocates say bigger issues need to be addressed.

Tester: Investment in rural internet access “game-changer” for Montana

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Lack of affordable child care pushes Montana workers out of labor force

According to Child Care Aware of America, the average price of infant child care in a center-based program in Montana was 103% more than the average annualized cost of rent in 2020.

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