Looking at 2023
“The pandemic has changed Montana: more people, different people, more expensive housing. In economics jargon, demand for Montana increased,” proclaims…
Category: Government
Keystone XL Loss Report Quietly Released
A report was quietly released from the Department of Energy (DOE) in the last days of 2022 with no comment…
Governor Wants to Cut Taxes
Early this month, Governor Greg Gianforte spotlighted his pro-family, pro-business tax relief agenda in a press conference at the State…
EDA/EDC Board Welcomes New Members
Big Sky Economic Development has announced that two new members have joined the board of the Economic Development Authority Board…
City Hires New Airport Manager
The City of Billings has named Jeff Roach, A.A.E., as its next director of Aviation and Transit. He will fill…
“Sober Living” Law Aims at Making Effective Solution, Better
Over time, issues and concerns have been brewing regarding what is commonly referred to as “sober living” residences. With some…
Why do people move?
How much impact do tax policies have? The Tax Foundation has ranked Montana as Number Two among states to gain…
Treasury to Gather More Info on Small Businesses
A new federal law passed in 2020 is set to expand the role of the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement…
State Employee Pay Plan
Following extensive bargaining, Governor Greg Gianforte and public employee unions have reached an agreement for the state pay plan. Covering…
Gov. Gianforte Unveils Agenda To Improve Health Care
Governor Greg Gianforte recently shared elements of his health care agenda for the 2023 legislative session and the year ahead,…