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Permitting and Investment: Montana joined the federal FAST-41 program to coordinate and speed reviews for qualifying projects, including infrastructure and mining proposals. Supporters say reviews remain transparent and environmental rules unchanged; concerns persist over whether the process could advance a proposed Broadview data center. Falcon Copper welcomed the agreement for its exploration project near Avon. Workforce: The state is building an online talent marketplace to connect students and job seekers with career openings and training. A $1.5 million grant will fund its initial development over three years. Great Falls Economy: The University of Providence plans to close in August 2027 after enrollment declines and financial pressures left it without a sustainable path forward, putting local jobs and a 68-acre campus in limbo. Mining and Jobs: Montana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.1%, while Spring Creek Mine secured a reported $100 million coal deal.

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Oct. 29, 2026

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Montana joins federal fast-track permitting program as concerns grow over proposed Broadview data center

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Montana builds job platform to connect students and workers

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Entrepreneur helps bring farmers’ inventions, innovations to the global marketplace

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Mark Kempa Out as NCLH CFO; Meghan Montana to Take Role

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TFS Financial Reports Record Profit of $100.7 Million in 2026

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Stock Market Today, Oct. 29: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Beats Q3 Estimates, Raises Full-Year Guidance

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U.S. seeing record political spending, Montana left behind

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University of Providence to close in 2027 amid enrollment and financial pressures

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