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![Missoula County inks contract to develop Wye infrastructure plan](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/07/Wye.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula County inks contract to develop Wye infrastructure plan
Considering the direction of future development, Missoula County on Thursday approved a contract with WGM Group to create an infrastructure plan for the Wye.
![Missoula budget presentations hint at new requests for FY24](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-River-Rescue-Russell-Street-Bridge-05042023.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula budget presentations hint at new requests for FY24
A number of departments went before members of the Missoula City Council on Wednesday to kick off the annual budgeting process, one that comes with warnings of a tight year in terms of funding.
![City looks to extend temporary ordinance to push development through review](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-Housing-construction.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City looks to extend temporary ordinance to push development through review
Citing a large volume of development applications and a backlog in review, the planning department is asking the City Council to approve the extension of an interim ordinance for another year.
![City recommends nearly $3M in funding for 8 housing projects, programs](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/06/Creekside-housing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City recommends nearly $3M in funding for 8 housing projects, programs
A number of affordable housing projects and programs in Missoula have been recommended for funding from federal and local sources, including $330,000 to help the owners of a River Road community begin a community land trust.
![Missoula County questions governor’s veto of bill providing road funds](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/10/transportation-traffic.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula County questions governor’s veto of bill providing road funds
The outcome of a bill that would direct a portion of Montana's tax revenue from marijuana sales to roadwork remains in limbo after Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed the measure. The language used to justify the veto also has left some elected officials scratching their heads.
![Montana Democrats: We delivered while Republicans wasted session](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/02/democrats2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Democrats: We delivered while Republicans wasted session
Sen. Pat Flowers and Rep. Kim Abbott write, "We wanted to do a heck of a lot more, but Republicans were not interested in practical solutions for working Montanans."
![MTGOP passes significant health policy changes in controversial session](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-Legislature.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
MTGOP passes significant health policy changes in controversial session
The recently ended legislative session was marked by Medicaid reimbursement hikes, abortion restrictions, anti-LGBTQ+ statutes, behavioral health spending, and workforce and insurance measures.
![City plans more than $2M in South Hills stormwater work](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/10/South-Hills.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City plans more than $2M in South Hills stormwater work
Work to improve stormwater runoff in the South Hills and the retention off excessive water is set to begin this year, including work at “Cattail Corner” where wetland habitat will be improved.
![Missoula’s poplar farm nearing end as city seeks new effluent treatment options](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-Poplar-grove.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula’s poplar farm nearing end as city seeks new effluent treatment options
With the market for poplar not what it used to be, city officials this week added details to their plans to remove the trees at Missoula's wastewater facility and replace them with another crop.
![To park or not to park? City Council debates reduced requirements](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/07/Parking.jpg?w=980&q=75)
To park or not to park? City Council debates reduced requirements
While the city's efforts to rewrite its building and zoning codes is only five months old, members of the City Council are already expressing disagreement on what should take precedence and how quickly the process should play out.