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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

MT: Philanthropy

Philanthropy has rarely been used as a tool to create greater racial equity in the United States. (Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock)
Righting Historical Wrongs through Philanthropy

There are $1 trillion in the philanthropy sector, but only a small amount of the money goes toward closing racial disparities across the nation…

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There were about 4.6 million job openings nationwide at the end of 2021. (wachiwit/Adobe Stock)
Worker Shortage Hits MT Nonprofit World Hard

The country has a worker shortage - and it's leading to hard times for nonprofits. Liz Moore is the executive director of the Montana Nonprofit …

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Donations to charitable nonprofits such as the Billings Public Library are eligible for a non-itemized deduction, now through Friday. (Billings Public Library Foundation)
Tax Deduction for Charitable Donations Expires Friday

There is still time to give to charity and claim a deduction on your taxes, whether you itemize or not, but the temporary pandemic-era deduction …

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Montanans can check with the IRS or at Guidestar.org to see if the charity they are donating to is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization. (contemplativechristian/Flickr)
Before Donating: Is the Group Really a Charity?

HELENA, Mont. - There are more than 1.5 million charitable organizations in the United States, so it can be tough to figure out which ones to choose …

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A new study provides some shopping tips for this holiday season. (Cocoparisienne/Pixabay)
Memorable Gifts Don't Always Come in Wrapping Paper, Study Suggests

HELENA, Mont. – People feel more grateful for what they have done than for what they have, according to new research, and that feeling of …

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PHOTO: Manufacturers often offer products bearing breast-cancer awareness ribbons during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, but one group is encouraging consumers to ask whether proceeds from the sale of these items actually goes to fight the disease. Photo credit: Jason Meredith/Wikimedia.
Consumer Watchdog Cautions Consumers About "Pinkwashing"

HELENA, Mont. - From snacks to bags, pizza boxes to pajamas, 'tis the season when pink-ribbon products pile up on store shelves across Arkansas for …

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Help MT Charities: Take an "UNselfie" Today

HELENA, Mont. - With Cyber Monday having capped three shopping designation days, today is "Giving Tuesday," promoted in social media as #…

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Practicing Gratitude Improves the Attitude

HELENA, Mont. – Gratitude can change your attitude, and maybe even your health. With the season of giving and thankfulness underway, Wickes …

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Graphic: Organizers of #GivingTuesday are using social media to try to establish a new annual tradition alongside Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Courtesy: #GivingTuesday.org
Black Friday, Cyber Monday - Get Ready for #GivingTuesday

HELENA, Mont. - Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday - and a break from shopping tomorrow, for "Hashtag Giving Tuesday" (#…

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Study: Nonprofit Investments in MT Bring Big Payoffs

HELENA, Mont. - Give a dollar – and make a difference worth $150. A new study by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy tracked …

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Team Enroute to Haiti for Quake Assistance

Mercy Corps is sending a team of emergency response experts to Haiti to assess needs and coordinate relief efforts after a major earthquake rocked the…

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MT Delegates Send Care Packages from St. Paul to Gustav Evacuees

St. Paul, MN - There's been a change of plans for the "Grand Old Party's" grand ol' party in Minnesota. After scaling back the first day of the …

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