For decades, infrastructure in Montana has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear: Montana’s infrastructure received a C grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure.
Whether it manifests in painting murals, repurposing public spaces, or simply rethinking how decisions get made, the art of creative placemaking is helping towns across the country address their challenges and unlock their potential.
We’ve gotten maybe three to four applications for that job, when we would usually get 20-25. We have three back-of-house positions and we’ve gotten no applications.”
For decades, infrastructure in Montana has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear: Montana’s infrastructure received a C grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure.
“Great Falls is an access point to the rest of Montana,” Jolene Schalper, senior vice president business development with the Great Falls Development Authority, said. Joee Taylor, Reporter/MMJ
Whether it manifests in painting murals, repurposing public spaces, or simply rethinking how decisions get made, the art of creative placemaking is helping towns across the country address their challenges and unlock their potential.
The American Rescue Plan includes significant federal dollars that can support library programs and services that play a larger role in recovery than is generally understood.
Bear Paw Development is a private non-profit organization that works to improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau, and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservations.
The United States is facing massive shortfalls in cybersecurity personnel and skills for cyber jobs, a shortage that is increasingly critical as cybersecurity threats become more complex and widespread.
Next Generation Broadband in Montana
New York Mandates $15-a-Month Broadband for Low-Income Users
New York’s newly enacted state budget requires nearly all Internet providers to sell broadband service for $15 a month to low-income customers who qualify for food stamps, Medicaid or similar benefits.
A terrific episode of CAN DO about a true entrepreneurial company Coaster Cycles and its Leader Ben Morris. Building great vehicles in Bonner, Montana. Lots to learn about Ben’s 16-year journey. Well worth a listen. Arnie
The mustangs at a Nevada office park are an example of the outrageous perks that businesses dangle to impress job candidates, but wildlife advocates are pushing back on efforts to market them.
Maryland is leading the way, but its new levy faces plenty of pushback in the courts and Congress. States that want to follow suit should act quickly to craft viable uniform model legislation.
State legislators are rushing a massive overhaul of our income tax system through the legislature at the last minute. Senate Bill 399 would cost the state millions in revenue and result in one in five Montanans paying more in income taxes.
The annual event, hosted by City Club Missoula, hinged on questions around the pandemic, its impacts and how Missoula will emerge in the coming months.
