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The U.S. Government is “Selling the Seed Corn” of research and development of our future.

Last year, the Secretary of Health and Human Services cancelled half a billion dollars of mRNA research and called it savings. To understand what he actually cancelled, you need to hear about a physicist who never once thought about medicine.

Fight Forest Fires with Heat Pumps

Switch out your gas furnace and you save 4 to 8 tons of heat-trapping, wildfire-causing CO2 a year. Switch out your water heater and you save another one to two. Electrify your transportation and you are keeping another 5+ tons of CO2 out of the atmosphere. Put solar panels on your house or buy community solar and you’re ensuring that all of your electric appliances are as clean as possible.

UC Berkeley Studies Psilocybin’s Impact on Older Adults’ Brain Health

Previous work has shown that psychedelics can reduce negative mental states like depression, anxiety, stress and rumination, and that these negative mental states may be linked with accelerated aging. This research could reshape approaches to cognitive health in aging populations.

Montana Cuts Primary Residence Taxes but Raises Second Home Rates. She Inherited the Family Cabin. Montana Now Taxes It Like a Second Home

Starting in 2026, Montana will lower property taxes on primary homes by 18% while increasing taxes on second homes by 68%. This change impacts heirs and seasonal residents who do not meet occupancy or rental requirements for exemptions.

Montana takes next step on experimental therapies

After more than a year of anticipation, Montana’s most closely watched longevity law has moved from legislation to implementation.

Montana Secures $781,000 to Increase International Sales for Local Small Businesses- Attend the webinar on August 12 to learn more

These federal grants will help small exporters in Montana increase international sales by reimbursing marketing activities.

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A Stanford Business School Professor Just Gave the Best Definition of Leadership I’ve Ever Heard

It has nothing to do with strategy, charisma, or vision. It’s about something much simpler.

Bison need better treatment from Montana

The persecution of bison continues—nowhere more so than in Montana. Governor Greg Gianforte’s administration has opposed any expansion of wild buffalo populations and has relentlessly pressured the federal Bureau of Land Management to reverse earlier, positive bison decisions.

Mexico is building a modern high-speed passenger train network

The Mexican government has reversed a long downward trend by pushing new passenger rail projects. Recent efforts include restoring government control and launching key lines like the Tren Maya, signaling a major shift in transport policy.