Montana Government, Politics, and Leadership
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California Company Is Building ADUs to Be Sold Separately From the Home. Is This Legal In Your State?
The company has plans to build hundreds more in the future, appealing to Bay Area homeowners who want to convert a portion of their land, as well as build the homes on land they already own. Their ultimate goal is to make this new property type “a more normal part of the housing ecosystem,” said Jia Li, the company’s chief asset management officer.
ITRR – How much did Montana visitors spend in 2025, and where did they spend it?
Nonresidents spend over $5 billion in Montana each year. This report examines the distribution of spending across Montana’s six travel regions and among the 19 of the 56 counties with the highest spending, based on an average of 2024 and 2025 spending data.
Livability in Great Falls, Montana
With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a community that supports new ideas, Great Falls continues to attract people ready to work, live and grow in Montana. See why people are choosing Great Falls! Gain access to entrepreneurial resources and support at GrowGreatFalls.org. Discover careers, lifestyle resources and relocation tools at LiveInGreatFalls.com.
Full Luncheon Video – City Club Missoula , July 2026 – Renting in Missoula: Challenges, Choices, and Opportunities
Approximately 47% of renters in Missoula are cost-burdened, meaning that rent takes up more than a third of their income.
Vermont Launches 30,000-Home Infill Plan by 2030 – “Gentle Infill”
Vermont’s Homes For All program uses pre-approved designs to speed construction and cut costs. The initiative aims to tackle housing shortages by building smaller homes on vacant lots within existing neighborhoods.
15 Nobel Laureates Sound the Alarm on an AI ‘Tsunami’ for Jobs—We’re Not Ready
Hundreds of experts warn that AI could change the economy more than the Industrial Revolution did, saying ‘We Must Act Now.’
Bonding and C-PACE Financing Training: Billings – 7/22 – Helena
Join the Montana Facility Finance Authority for a free, in-person educational session on innovative financing tools shaping Montana’s economic future. This discussion will explore how tax-exempt bonds, taxable bonds and Montana’s C-PACE Program can be leveraged to finance commercial development projects, create opportunities for expansion and support long-term financial goals.
GFDA Upcoming Business Trainings and Events
Questions about our trainings? Contact Jamie! Jamie Rapley [email protected] 1-406-750-4481
Humanoid Robots Perform Live Surgeries, Transforming Surgical Care
UC San Diego surgeons successfully used teleoperated humanoid robots in live procedures, showcasing a future where robots and humans collaborate in operating rooms. These compact robots could help address staffing shortages and reduce costs, especially benefiting rural healthcare providers.
Bozeman Launches Interactive Map Highlighting Accessible Parking- could Missoula be next?
The new digital map identifies 39 accessible parking spaces and other key features downtown. This tool helps people with disabilities navigate the city more easily and could inspire similar projects statewide.




