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How Small Cities Are Winning Big Money for Street Safety

Small cities are drawing disproportionately large grants for street safety — and sharing their secrets for how others can follow their lead.

Census projects U.S. population bust by 2080 – Some cities see migrants as a ‘lifeline.’ Policy could follow, experts say

A former top national immigration official recently offered a proposal: Fund basic help for migrants at the border and in destination cities, send them where they’re wanted and can get jobs, and make quick decisions on asylum to discourage mass entry.

Montana State receives $10 million grant to establish initiative to help underserved communities in 6 state

At a Jan. 19 event on campus, officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Montana State University will receive at least $10 million to establish a regional partnership to help communities and tribal nations in six states address environment- and energy-related priorities.

Weisgram bill dealing with nuclear energy passes South Dakota House, heads to Senate committee

Supporters assert two critical reasons for the revision: First, to clarify that the governor must deal with the NRC; And second, to prepare the state for the potential construction of a “fourth generation” nuclear plant by NorthWestern Energy.

New Municipal Broadband Networks Skyrocket in Post-Pandemic America As Alternative To Private Monopoly Model

As the new year begins, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) announced today its latest tally of municipal broadband networks which shows a dramatic surge in the number of communities building publicly-owned, locally controlled high-speed Internet infrastructure over the last three years.

Outlook for Home Solar & Battery Systems in 2024

For those interested, EnergyPal does a great job of providing a ton of free information about pricing, and other aspects of solar installs, and connecting homeowners with high-integrity contractors to get the job done if they want to move forward.

This Week at Strong Towns – Strong Towns On The Ground – “How Many People Have to Die to Make a Street Safer?”

“Okay, You Know How To Fix a Deadly Stroad. Now Do It 1,000 Times.” || by Daniel Herriges

“The donut effect” is reshaping America’s cities

The most pronounced dynamic shaping U.S. cities heading into 2024 is “the donut effect” — a hollowing of the urban core as people, jobs and retailers flee to the suburbs and exurbs.

Montana football crowd used to test out public security instrument – AMP Global Strategies

His mission is to create a safer environment for those attending events with large crowds. His company’s technology uses advanced algorithms to pick out a gunshot from the noise of a big gathering.

New Database of Federal Grants for Food Waste

Approximately 38% of food in our country goes unsold or uneaten, and most of this ends up as waste in landfills or incinerators.

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.

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