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Challenges to Local Governments
Pew Charitable Trusts | READ STORY
This study elucidates the complex situation evinced by decreasing state aid and property taxes, increasing demand for government services, and broader economic consequences of the Great Recession.
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Complete Communities in America
Reconnecting America | READ STORY
Reconnecting America compiled this large-scale report, Are We There Yet?, to track the progress of U.S. efforts toward the cultivation of "complete communities."
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Education Among Young Adults
Pew Research Center | READ STORY
The Pew Social and Demographic Trends website reports that an unprecedented number of young adults across all key demographics are attaining high school and college undergraduate degrees.
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Food Policy and Consumer Health
Amber Waves | READ STORY
The USDA Economic Research Service investigates the impact of food preference and nutritional knowledge on consumer health, as well as the influence of selective taxes on food consumption.
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Rural America and the Uninsured
Daily Yonder | READ STORY
This study by the Daily Yonder reports that, despite rising numbers of uninsured rural Americans (matching a nation-wide increase in the uninsured), numbers vary drastically from county to county.
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The Call on Climate Change
Pew Research Center | READ STORY
Despite still-contentious debates surrounding the cause, nearly two-thirds of Americans are convinced that the climate has warmed over the past few decades, a significant increase over previous numbers.
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The MACDEP Annual Meeting was held Oct. 30 in Bozeman. Many thanks to MACDEP members for attending and to Secretary Jennifer Anderson, Treasurer Mandie Reed, and V. President Barb Andreozzi for their continued service. Minutes will be posted on our MACDEP website.
Also, congratulations to the Montana Community Foundation for receiving the 2012 Montana Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Friend of Extension Award for their support and partnership with MSU Extension over the years. A heartfelt THANK YOU to Linda, Cathy and the staff at the MCF!
-Paul Lachapelle
MACDEP President
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Celebrating and Reclaiming Community Development Learning and Practice
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November 21-22, 2012
Alfreton, Derbyshire, UK
Sponsor: Federation for Community Development
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Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness, and Resilience
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January 15-17, 2013
Washington, DC
Sponsor: National Council for Science and the Environment
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12th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
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February 7-9, 2013
Kansas City, MO
Sponsor: Local Government Commission
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Beyond the Boundaries: Creating Innovation Through Regional Collaboration
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July 20-24, 2013
Charleston, SC
Sponsor: Community Development Society
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Youth Garden Grants (YGG)
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Deadline: December 3, 2012
Funder: National Gardening Association
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OVW FY 2013 Court Training and Improvements Program
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Deadline: December 7, 2012
Funder: Office of Violence Against Women
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E3 Grant Program
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Deadline: December 7, 2012
Funder: Cardinal Health Foundation
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Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
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Deadline: January 7, 2013
Funder: Environmental Protection Agency
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FY 2013 Our Town
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Deadline: January 14, 2013
Funder: National Endowment for the Arts
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Lead Detected in Denver Tapwater
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ID Lumber Export Boom
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Idaho Statesman; November 6
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New, "Monster" Vision Plan for Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; November 5
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Kansas City Devises Plan to Clear Vacant Property Blight
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Architect's Newspaper; October 26
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Rising Housing Prices Put Pressure on Laborers
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Tester Retains Senate Seat
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All MT Ballot Measures Pass
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Great Falls Tribune; November 7
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Frontier Airlines Leaving Billings
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Billings Gazette; November 5
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Record MT Absentee Ballot Turnout
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Canadian Steel Plant Opening in Great Falls
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Great Falls Tribune; November 5
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