Clark Fork River cleanup drags on with 2038 target
Montana DEQ and NRDP officials discuss a new Clark Fork River Strategic Plan to merge remedy and restoration efforts. The latest target date for completing remediation remains 2038, well past initial EPA projections, with funding questions unresolved for stretches from Galen to Garrison.
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Economic Outlook 2023 for Southwest Montana
The 2023 outlook warns of a recession in the year with inflation near 40 year highs and rising unemployment. Economist Kasperick cites higher mortgage costs squeezing home sales and spending while noting soft labor markets but ongoing job gains in southwest Montana offer cautious optimism.
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Deer Lodge towns rally over prison relocation rumors
A town hall at the Elks Lodge drew Montana State Prison staff, city officials, and residents in late September to vent concerns about a rumor the prison might relocate. Mayor James Jess cooled fears citing Gov. Gianforte’s assurances, while locals noted long-standing ties to the prison and hospital in Deer Lodge and Warm Springs.
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