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Wyoming s elusive population of wolverines, whose contributions include keeping in check squirrel and other small mammal populations living at high elevations in deep snowpack, are at risk due to loss of habitat and climate change. The latest U.S. Fish and Wildlife species assessment suggested federal protections under the Endangered Species Act could come as soon as November. .
President Joe Biden was in southern Minnesota yesterday to highlight federal investments for rural America. Biden visited a farm near Northfield to discuss funding from recent packages such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, with the latter focusing on climate projects and health care assistance. For agriculture, the administration said there is new funding for farmers to take advantage of climate-friendly practices, such as nutrient management, with other provisions designed to create market fairness. .
Fair-housing advocates are concerned about changes the Legislature made to tighten restrictions on emotional-support animals for Montana renters. While Montana House Bill 703 prohibits a landlord from asking detailed questions about a potential renter s medical condition or diagnosis, landlords are now allowed to ask the renter s health care provider if their emotional support animal is medically necessary before deciding whether to rent to a tenant. Amy Hall, a board member of the nonprofit Montana Fair Housing, said the law creates potential roadblocks for would-be tenants because it requires them to have a relationship with a Montana health care provider for at least a month before being able to provide verification to the landlord. .
A new study found Texas is home to half of the U.S. colleges located in communities deemed affordable for students. The personal finance company WalletHub ranked Edinburg, home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, as the most wallet-friendly college town. .