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UM researchers land NIH contract for opioid addition vaccine

By UM News ServiceJuly 22, 2019

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The University of Montana received a $3.3 million contract from the National Institutes of Health to develop an innovative vaccine targeting opioid addiction. The principal investigator on the two-year award is Dr. Jay Evans, director of UM’s Center for Translational Medicine and a research professor in the Division of Biological Sciences. Last fall, the National … [Read more...] about UM researchers land NIH contract for opioid addition vaccine

Clark Fork Coalition hosts Artifishal (film) at the Roxy

By Missoula CurrentJuly 22, 2019

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Artifishal is a film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss of faith in nature. Directed by Josh Murphy and produced by Josh Murphy, Laura Wagner, and Yvon Chouinard. Patagonia joins us in … [Read more...] about Clark Fork Coalition hosts Artifishal (film) at the Roxy

Haynes, director of Development Services, leaves job; search to begin for replacement

By Martin KidstonJuly 22, 2019

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After six years on the job, the director of Development Services in Missoula has left the post, the city confirmed on Monday morning. Mike Haynes, who was hired in 2013 after the department was reconfigured to its current form, left for what the city described as personal reasons. Haynes didn't return calls last week for comment on development activity across the city … [Read more...] about Haynes, director of Development Services, leaves job; search to begin for replacement

White House hopefuls woo seniors at Iowa forum

By Ted Wheeler (Courthouse News)July 22, 2019

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SIOUX CITY, Iowa (CN) – Sen. Elizabeth Warren led a group of four Democratic presidential hopefuls at an Iowa forum that focused on perennial issues that are important to older voters. Attendees peppered the candidates with questions about Social Security, prescription drugs prices, health care and financial security. On each of these issues, Warren pointed to her … [Read more...] about White House hopefuls woo seniors at Iowa forum

MRA “plays a role” in city’s push for carbon neutrality, zero waste

By Martin KidstonJuly 22, 2019

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When the city of Missoula hit its first baseline goal in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2015, the 11 percent reduction served as celebration. But Chase Jones, the city's climate action and energy conservation coordinator, said it was short lived. If Missoula hopes to go carbon free in the coming decades while producing zero waste at the landfill, there's work to be … [Read more...] about MRA “plays a role” in city’s push for carbon neutrality, zero waste

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