Social Media, Connectivity & Communications in Montana

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The Trump administration upended how we fight wildfires. Then came the West’s worst fire season in years.

Full suppression and reorganization: Inside a changed world of wildland firefighting.

MontanaSky and Vero Fiber Merge to Boost Northwest Montana Broadband

The merger combines MontanaSky’s local expertise with Vero Fiber’s national network skills to enhance fiber access. This partnership aims to improve competition and service quality while focusing on underserved communities.

Silicon Valley Executives Are Tech Fans. Just Not for Their Own Kids.

At home, moderation and restraint are the rule for tech parents. Boredom is exalted. Maybe they’re onto something.

Does You Community Have a Repair Cafe? What You Can Do.

Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things (together). In the place where a Repair Café is located, you’ll find tools and materials to help you make any repairs you need. On clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, appliances, toys, et cetera. You’ll also find expert volunteers, with repair skills in all kinds of fields.

The Invisible Font Résumé Hack Is Breaking AI Job Screeners. As a Recruiter, I Don’t Blame Candidates

We’ve built hiring systems that reward people who know how to talk to machines rather than people who can actually do the job.

New $3.2M Grant Boosts Drug Access for Rural Hospitals in 9 States Including Montana

The Civica Rural Hospital program offers reliable generic drug supplies to 330 rural hospitals across nine states, including Montana. This pilot aims to reduce drug shortages and costs, benefiting isolated communities with limited purchasing power.

AI Tools Slash Housing Permit Delays in U.S. Cities

Cities like Denver and Honolulu are using AI to cut permit approval times and reduce errors. Federal funding supports these efforts, promising faster housing development pipelines nationwide.

College Enrollment Rises Despite Growing Public Skepticism

While only 35% of adults now see college as very important, bachelor’s degrees awarded have increased significantly. Tuition costs have decreased and degree holders earn substantially more, suggesting financial benefits often outweigh costs.

GFDA Top Ten for 8/23/26 + a New Mural

GFDA has some great Career Opportunities! We’re looking for two Business Development Officers, one to focus on attracting investment in Downtown Great Falls and one to focus on expanding food, ag and bio processing industry in the region. We’re looking for two business advisors, one to focus on helping businesses with government contracting and one to focus on helping existing businesses to thrive and entrepreneurs to start new businesses including business plans, profitability, market research, and securing capital.

University of Montana President Shinn gives first state-of-the-university address

“Our goal is simple: If a talented Montana student wants to earn a degree from this university, they will have the resources,” Shinn said.