Montana Government, Politics, and Leadership

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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.

What Linda McMahon gets wrong about American education.

Federal laws since the 1960s have expanded access and equity in education, despite claims that federal control caused decline. Montana’s unique rural challenges make the debate over federal involvement especially important.

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.

City Club Missoula Presents: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Relatives (MMIP/MMIR): Indigenous Perspectives on Justice, Advocacy, and Healing – 11/9

Join City Club Missoula for a conversation about the challenges facing Indigenous communities, the work being done in Montana, and how we can move toward greater awareness, accountability, and action. Note: Doors open at 11:15am with presentations beginning at 11:30am.

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.