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How Federal Infrastructure Dollars can Make Electric Vehicles Accessible to More Montanans

June 27, 2022 The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act designated approximately $43 million over five years for Montana to develop a network of fast-charging locations for electric vehicles...

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June 27, 2022 / Comments (0)

SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Montana Nonprofit Organizations

June 21, 2022 Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Montana following President Biden’s federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance...

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June 21, 2022 / Comments (0)

What will 2022 hold for nonprofits?

February 4, 2022 PART 1 of a series of blogs from MNA Executive Director, Liz Moore. For the first time in almost two years, taking a rational and reasoned approach to predicting trends …...

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February 4, 2022 / Comments (0)

Executive Director’s Update – ARPA

July 26, 2021 Over the next few months, perhaps longer, MNA will be keeping you informed about Montana’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) priorities and funding streams as it relates to...

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July 26, 2021 / Comments (0)

Legislative Update: Week 4

February 1, 2021 Montana Legislative Session Update But First: On Wednesday, February 3 at noon MNA is hosting a Legislative Spotlight town hall style meeting with Budget Director Kurt Alme....

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February 1, 2021 / Comments (0)

Legislative Update: Week 3

January 25, 2021 Montana Legislative Session Update But First: At the start of the new year several states instituted laws to improve equity in hiring practices. These changes included requiring...

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Legislative Update: Week 2

January 19, 2021 “Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Community, a nation and world society …...

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Legislative Update: Week 1

January 19, 2021 MONTANA LEGISLATIVE SESSION: WEEK 1 UPDATE The 67th Montana Legislature convened at the Capitol on Monday January 5th. Montana Nonprofit Association will provide a weekly update on bills...

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January 19, 2021 / Comments (0)

WELCOME TO 2021 AND THE 67th MONTANA LEGISLATURE

January 6, 2021 For the next four months, the voice and visibility of the nonprofit community will be paramount as we collectively advocate to solve problems and make life better for the people …...

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2020 Year End Giving for Nonprofits Under the CARES Act

December 8, 2020 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) opened the door for generous provisions for donors to take advantage of in regards to tax benefits for charitable...

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Post-Election Resources for Nonprofits

November 2, 2020 Regardless of political stripes, anxiety about the upcoming election abounds. Citizen participation in democracy is strong. Nonetheless, across the political spectrum the margin between...

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BREAKING NEWS – Montana’s Senators Co-Sponsor Census Bill.

September 24, 2020 SENATOR DAINES & SENATOR TESTER CO-SPONSOR CENSUS BILL Your advocacy matters! Montana’s senators heard your call and they have both agreed to co-sponsor the 2020 Census Deadlines...

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September 24, 2020 / Comments (0)

Census 2020: A Call for Nonprofit Action – Before It’s Too Late!

August 12, 2020 Montana Nonprofit Association’s Executive Director, Liz Moore recently wrote an article for Nonprofit Quarterly regarding the announcement that the Census Bureau is reversing course...

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A Census Letter to Montana’s Legislators

July 29, 2020 July 27, 2020 Dear Senator Daines, Congressman Gianforte, and Senator Tester, First, I want to thank you for your service to Montana. Each one of you has been crucial to …...

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July 29, 2020 / Comments (0)

PPP Flexibility Act: Find Out What Has Changed

June 10, 2020 The SBA has announced modifications to the Paycheck Protection Program intended to make make it easier to qualify for loan forgiveness. Changes include: Extending the coverage period for...

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