The New Hot Job in Law Doesn’t Require a J.D.
Big law firms, legal tech vendors, and in-house legal departments at companies like Microsoft and Nvidia are all hiring legal engineers, a new position for lawyers with A.I. skills.
A Montana Data Center Could Generate $47 Million in Annual Taxes
A 1,000 MW hyperscale data center could create thousands of jobs and boost personal income by millions during construction and operation. The University of Montana study highlights significant economic and tax benefits tied to such developments.
Trucking Companies Are Going Bankrupt. Here’s What’s Driving Them Off the Road
Rising diesel prices, mounting debt, and shrinking margins are pushing trucking companies to the brink, with Illinois among the hardest hit.
2026 Property Tax Refund for homeowners who were eligible for the 2026 homestead reduced tax rate but did not receive it.
You can check your enrollment status now if your property has already received the reduced rate.
California Finally Closes the Montana Loophole for Exotic Cars
The so-called Montana loophole was a tax evasion practice where California residents created shell companies (usually a Limited Liability Company, or LLC) in Montana to purchase and register luxury cars, supercars, or RVs. Montana has no statewide general sales tax or heavy vehicle license fees, unlike California.
GFDA Top Ten for 11/1/26
We’re less than two weeks away from GFDA’s Entrepreneur Celebration on November 10 at The Newberry in Downtown Great Falls! Join us as we recognize the entrepreneurs and business owners whose hard work, innovation, and investment strengthen our regional economy. Help us spread the word to entrepreneurs across North Central Montana and encourage them to join the celebration.
Fallout maps show what could happen if America’s nuclear missile silos (many in Montana) were attacked
“I don’t want to see Montana get nuked. But if I had a choice between a bunch of cows and a handful of ranching families and Dover, Deleware, it’s kind of a no-brainer.” Bob Peters, Heritage Foundation (You can email Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts [email protected])
How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine
The system of federally funded science that helped make the United States a global superpower is under intense strain from Trump policies, jeopardizing the nation’s advantages in defense, medicine and technology, a New York Times examination has found.
BLDC October 2026 Newsletter
Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC) nurtures entrepreneurship, fosters economic development, increases access to capital, and assists businesses moving to Butte, Montana.
Meadowview Village Ribbon Cutting + Public Open House: Tour the First Completed Home 11/5 – Great Falls, Montana
Be among the first to tour the first completed Meadowview Village home. For the first time, the completed and fully furnished Meadowview Village home will open for public tours. Walk through the finished home, meet…




