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Submittable Launches Sub*stance – A corner of the internet just for grantmakers

Sub*stance is a space for you to swap ideas with other grantmakers, get real advice, and dig deeper. It’s a place for you to find the creative spark you need, whenever you need it. Whether that be a fresh approach to a particular challenge, or an existential boost to help remember why you got into this work in the first place.

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A solution to climate change? Dressing better in Missoula, Montana

“She is wearing a breezy white flutter top inspired by ’70s trends made from a repurposed tablecloth, paired with shorts made from a collection of denim scraps” Russell said. “A look that is casual, practical, and keeps her cool as the earth burns to the ground around us!”

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Fish and Wildlife Service Limits Endangered Species Act Protections – could allow widespread development

The agency redefined ‘take’ to exclude habitat harm, narrowing federal protections for endangered species. This change has sparked multiple lawsuits and could impact Montana’s land use and conservation efforts.

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The Jeanette Rankin Foundation – Transformation Futures Through Education

Education can mean the difference between minimum wage and a living salary, between a life of poverty and a promising future.

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U.S. Household Water Bills Jump 62 Percent in Ten Years

Water costs have risen faster than grocery prices and median incomes, making water unaffordable for many low-income households. The report urges federal and local action to address these rising costs and infrastructure challenges.

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HUD Unveils Next Generation Manufactured Housing Action Plan to Modernize 50-Year-Old Code

The elimination of the permanent chassis requirement represents a significant change to the federal manufactured housing framework. HUD officials said it could allow manufacturers and builders to explore housing designs that more closely resemble other forms of residential construction while retaining the advantages of factory production.

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What Is the Daughter Effect? The Surprising Reason Male Bosses Are Hiring More Women—and Paying Them Better

“The main takeaway is that managers’ attitudes toward women can shape women’s opportunities at work—and that those attitudes may change quite quickly.”

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Teaching kids to code used to be a path to good jobs. AI has changed that.

Launchpad Philly is revising its curriculum to equip youth with AI and project management skills while offering paid work opportunities. Despite these efforts, participants still face challenges securing full-time tech roles in a competitive market.

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Montana is one of the 10 weakest economies by real GDP growth in Q2

Montana’s real GDP grew by an annualized rate of 0.1% in Q2 2026, down from 1.1% in Q1 2026, placing it among the 10 weakest state economies in the country according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) via the St. Louis Fed (FRED)

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California Closes “Montana” Loophole That Has Cost It $20 Million in Sales Taxes

California’s new law targets wealthy residents using out-of-state shell companies to avoid sales taxes on luxury vehicles. This reform aims to restore fairness and fund essential services like road repairs.

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