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‘We’ve been screwed’: A wealthy county is overrun with data centers

Loudoun County, Virginia, became the world’s data center capital and became flush with tax dollars that helped cut residents’ taxes and improved schools. Now the county is hitting the pause button.

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New Customs Rule Threatens Affordable Canadian Drug Imports

The Trump administration’s suspension of the de minimis exemption complicates access to lower-cost medicines from Canada, potentially raising costs and disrupting supply for millions of Americans relying on cross-border prescriptions.

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MEIC – Data Centers: Threats to Water and Energy Bills

While large data center projects may appear promising at first glance — touting the potential for economic growth and infrastructure investment — the processes that safeguard our environment, electricity bills, public health, and infrastructure are being trampled by the over-eager juggernauts of “opportunity.”

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Controversy Clouds Livingston, Montana’s Film Industry Future

“I, as Explore Livingston, am getting messages from people who are not going to come to Livingston because of this film. It doesn’t sound like they would be safe here or welcome,” she said. “We work so hard to describe how welcoming and lovely Livingston is, especially downtown. And now this is the international impression that people have of our town.”

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Sublette County, Wyoming Dips Deep Into Reserves Amid Mineral Revenue Drop

Sublette County spent $10 million from reserves in 2025 to cover expenses as mineral tax payments fell sharply. Officials face tough choices balancing essential services with declining oil and gas income and rising costs.

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Missoula Economic Partnership’s annual meeting highlights Missoula’s resilient economy

The highlight of the gathering was tied to the keynote speaker, Erick Garcia-Luna, regional economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, who spoke about the economic resilience of Missoula.  View the story for his presentation slides

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Wyoming Data Center Project Grows Due to Limited Local Regulatory Control.

“We’re not just talking one data center. We’re talking about many others coming after that,” Thomas said. “It’s like weeds.” The county lacks zoning authority to regulate such projects, prompting commissioners to contemplate new rules.

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The VBX Keginar series “What Comes After the Transformer?” – Every Thursday Starting 10/8 – Missoula

What is a Keginar, one might ask? It is one part seminar, one part beer, and completely Missoula. All techies and AI-nerds invited!

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Are You Positive You’re Registered to Vote??? – Check with the Montana Voter Portal

Now is the time…go online to MT Voter Portal (or voterportal.mt.gov), put in your name and birthday, check your voter registration info, track your ballot and look at your sample ballot. 

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Data Center Moratoriums

Tracking state-level data center legislation across the United States

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