A new app providing transportation and childcare support helped reduce absenteeism and improve retention at seven McDonald’s locations. Montana businesses may find similar solutions beneficial for their workforce challenges.
Nationally, only 36 percent of parents report having completed a developmental screener recently. “I have told people: ‘Get checked out. It’s free, and they figure out things you might not realize,’” Ms. Gregory said.
Allegiant Air is bringing back direct flights connecting Great Falls with Las Vegas beginning March 5, 2027. KRTV ran a great story about 406 Arena in Vaughn. Montana was ranked the 3rd Most Outdoorsy State in a study by REezy; see Travel & Leisure. The new VA Clinic opened in Lewistown, nearly doubling the space in the old facility; see KRTV.
The EPA began removing contaminated soil from hundreds of homes in 2024, while infrastructure upgrades continue with millions invested in water and sewer systems. Community leaders worry about younger residents leaving, threatening the town’s future cohesion.
A new app providing transportation and childcare support helped reduce absenteeism and improve retention at seven McDonald’s locations. Montana businesses may find similar solutions beneficial for their workforce challenges.
The Data Center Coalition has increased advertising and economic reports to defend expansion amid rising resistance in states like North Carolina and Texas. Despite transparency efforts and audits, skepticism remains about addressing energy and community concerns.
Trust & Will’s 2026 report reveals many lack proper estate documents, risking costly disputes. Experts advise clear communication and careful trustee selection to prevent family conflicts and legal battles.
“When stress rises, most people do not suddenly become someone different. They often become more intensely who they are or were rather than who they are working on becoming. Old habits, protective behaviors, and familiar patterns tend to reappear, sometimes before we even realize it is happening.”
The County Climate Justice Plan focuses on prevention and community input, promising significant cost savings. This shift toward localized, grassroots climate resilience offers a model that could inspire similar efforts in Montana’s rural communities.
The Montana Ambassadors is a volunteer, not-for-profit, and non-partisan association made up of passionate people dedicated to living and doing business in Montana. Our members act as official Ambassadors of the State of Montana, both in and out of state. Ambassadors are leaders across all industries committed to furthering the best interests of Montana.
Scientists have identified ‘snow eaters,’ heat waves that rapidly melt snowpack earlier in the year. This shift could impact water resources and seasonal planning for Montana businesses.
This year we’re highlighting how the technologies we build bring benefits across industry sectors. We’ll kick off the summit with a tech demo day at Lubrecht Forest. Our conference will feature an industry panel building innovative solutions to “wicked” problems, and breakout sessions focused on resiliency in entrepreneurship and expanding onramps into the tech workforce.
How employers will use the new document remains to be seen, but for students, the true value may be learning how to sell their real-life skills to employers.
Researchers from Montana State University found that severe snow droughts are now over four times more likely due to human-caused warming. This shift threatens regional water supplies and calls for urgent adaptation and emission reduction efforts.
Residents and city planners collaborated to assess sidewalks and safety along West Broadway. Their findings will guide future repairs and improvements to better serve all community members.
Montana’s 21st Century Education Initiative – “You Should Care…”
Nationally, only 36 percent of parents report having completed a developmental screener recently. “I have told people: ‘Get checked out. It’s free, and they figure out things you might not realize,’” Ms. Gregory said.
Shinn took the University’s helm on July 1 as UM’s 20th president. He joined UM after a successful tenure as the interim president of Boise State University, where he led efforts to enhance student engagement, strengthen campus partnerships and expand access to affordable education opportunities for students.
Google’s drive to increase student access to its A.I. tools ramps up a longstanding battle among tech giants like Apple, Google and Microsoft to capture classrooms and secure students as long-term customers.
Traditionally, Vision has included a “Student Spotlight” section which highlights great work by our undergraduate and graduate researchers. If you know of such students, please send us your ideas.
The Loop @ Lommasson offers affordable used dorm essentials during move-in week, helping students save money and reduce waste. This initiative encourages reuse and sustainability within the campus community.
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