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MATR Newsletter – July 1, 2026
The state with the best education wins!




Ex-NOAA employees re-create a valuable climate data site shut down by Trump – Climate.us

The new site was created by former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — the government’s lead scientific agency for climate, weather and ocean monitoring — who worked on Climate.gov until they were laid off last year as part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cutbacks.

Europe’s Record Heat Wave Causes Over 1,000 Deaths in France

France saw daily deaths rise sharply during last week’s heat wave, with most fatalities among seniors. The crisis exposed vulnerabilities in infrastructure and public health systems across Europe.



In San Francisco, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough

“I feel a little bit like I’m not good enough to live here anymore because I don’t work at an A.I. company.”


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  • Glacier National Park is a watery mess right now

    And just days after Glacier National Park’s iconic mountain thoroughfare, the Going-to-the-Sun Road, opened for the summer, its most majestic corridor has closed again due to a summer storm that’s also flooding trails and a campground.

Montana’s American Prairie

  • Montana Judge Blocks Policy Limiting Bison Grazing Permits

    A Helena judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing new bison grazing permit applications to proceed. This decision comes amid a legal challenge over the State Land Board’s policy change and highlights ongoing disputes in land management.

Montana Energy and Transportation

Montana’s 21st Century Education Initiative – “You Should Care…”

  • Public Trust in Higher Education Falls Sharply Over Decade

    Major universities like Yale and Vanderbilt have identified administrative issues and political divisions as key reasons for declining confidence. Montana colleges may face similar challenges amid local skepticism, highlighting the need for transparent reforms.



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