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Why empathy is essential for workplace success
Simple acts of empathy can build stronger, more resilient teams and a happier workplace
UM scientists, students rally to support science funding – ‘This is real’: Montana State protest pushes back against federal science, research cuts
The University of Montana science programs are top-notch, but they might not be able to offer students the same opportunities without continued national support and funding.
Impact of national park job cuts coming into focus for Yellowstone National Park
According to the National Parks Conservation Association, the national parks budget for the entire country is about $4.7 billion; parks reportedly added more than $55 billion to the economy in 2023.
GFDA Top Ten 3-9-25
This year’s Fire Within Awards was record-breaking! We honored 56 incredible women, making it our largest event ever, and filled The Newberry with energy and inspiration.
Montana Department of Commerce’s State Small Business Credit Initiative Program Expands Access to Capital
“Montana’s small businesses are growing, and with additional funding opportunities on the horizon, more entrepreneurs or small businesses will have the capital they need to take root and thrive,” said Montana Department of Commerce Acting Director Mandy Rambo.
‘Goal is destruction’: Fired Calif. NOAA scientists warn of dire global consequences ‘Still in shock, still grieving’
Whether it’s the weather updates people get on their apps, the issuing of storm warnings, the protection of plant and animal life, or completing predictive modeling for multibillion-dollar industries, the financial impacts and threat to life on this planet are “beyond consequential” with every firing, Koller said.
Former Glacier National Park superintendent: NPS, USFS personnel cuts not sustainable
Almost three weeks have passed since Elon Musk fired thousands of public land employees, and although problems have started to surface in national parks and forests, they’re only a hint of the full damage that could follow, according to a roundtable discussion.
DOGE cuts will hobble outdoor recreation in Wyoming, advocates say
In a state where nearly half the land is public, supporters worry a thriving industry will feel the pain of budget freezes, job losses.
National Parks Had a Record Year. Trump Officials Appear to Want It Kept Quiet.
The internal memo, issued Wednesday, said the agency would “not issue a press release or other proactive communications, including social media posts” regarding the numbers. Individual parks could make public visitor numbers if directly asked for them, it said. The data also was posted online.