Surcharge proposal targets international park visitors
A Bozeman center study argues a $25 surcharge on foreign travelers could raise about $330 million yearly for U S national parks to fund infrastructure staffing and maintenance. Watkins notes Yellowstone would see revenue boosts. most entrance fees stay in parks, with past proposals meeting political headwinds.
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U.S. National Parks
Tate Watkins
Bozeman -Based
Property and Environment Research Center
Watkins
Montana
Ryan Zinke
University of Montana
Institute For Tourism and Recreation Research
Yellowstone
Wyoming
Mike Enzi
National Park System Advisory Board
Galapagos Island
Yellowstone National Park
UM faces trial over payments to students in Higher One case
A class action against the University of Montana begins January 8 in Missoula County District Court. The suit challenges UM’s 2010 to 2015 contract with Higher One for handling student refunds, alleging excessive debit fees, improper data sharing, and savings for UM. Plaintiffs include former students Daniel Knudsen and Kaila Jacobson.
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University of Montana
Higher One
Shane Vannatta
Fourth Judicial District Court
Missoula County
Dave Kuntz
University
Daniel P. Knudsen
Rose E. Ayers
Eric Dennison
Lance French
Erik Franham
Kaila Jacobson
Child care gaps threaten small towns in eastern Montana
Candy Murnion recalls starting a Jordan day care in 2015 to help local families stay employed. The COVID era funding enabled expansion to a second facility serving up to 30 children. With pandemic funds ending, sustaining capacity faces price or enrollment pressures amid rural child care deserts and barriers to access.
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Candy Murnion
Jordan
Montana
Garfield County
Murnion
Mornion
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NPS
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