Montana Legislature to Debate Teacher Pay, Education Funding Priorities
December 31, 2024
The Montana Legislature will tackle teacher pay, English Language Learners’ funding, and education priorities.
The Montana Legislature will tackle teacher pay, English Language Learners’ funding, and education priorities.
Montana home prices are rising, but resources like grants and low down payments make buying achievable.
After 18 years in the U.S. Senate, Jon Tester lost his reelection bid. Known for key legislative achievements, he congratulated Tim Sheehy on his victory.
Columbia Falls students build cabins for Glacier National Park, gaining carpentry skills while addressing housing shortages.
President-elect Trump’s deportation plan could cripple U.S. agriculture, which heavily relies on immigrant labor.
McLean County, IL, saw a manufacturing boom with Rivian and Ferrero, highlighting small-town growth post-2019.
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Montana’s growth slows, adding 5,931 residents by July 2024, a sharp drop from previous years due to housing costs.
Schools in 30 of Oregon’s 36 counties will receive less federal funding in 2025 after a key bill wasn’t reauthorized.
In a bid to reach rural areas, the University of Montana has transitioned its school counseling master’s program online.
Rep. Matt Rosendale opposed funding to keep the government open, while Rep. Ryan Zinke supported the measure.
700 Stillwater mine workers laid off in September could benefit from a $3.5M federal grant for retraining and education.
