Will the Mutant Elephants Hijack Another Session?
By Roger Koopman If you happen to be at the state capitol during the coming session, you are likely to…
Month: January 2025
US Freedom Level Drops
By Ian Vásquez The United States has slipped in its ranking as a free country from 7th in 2000 to…
They are Coming Back
The Blue Angels are returning. Following their hugely successful show in Billings in 2023, the Blue Angels have announced that…
Subsidies Prop Up Failure
By Evelyn Pyburn The message that is conveyed in the marketplace whenever government funded subsidies are applied to any commodity…
Stockman Insurance Merges with Jacoby Insurance Group
Stockman Insurance has announced it is merging with Jacoby Insurance Group, a health and benefits agency based in Helena. Jacoby…
NWE to Energize Data Centers
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. announced a letter of intent to provide energy services for a developer planning new data centers…
Montana Ranks 5th in Taxes
The Tax Foundation recently released its 2025 State Competitiveness Index. This study revealed which states are taxpayer-friendly for both individuals and…
Montana Infrastructure Ranks Poorly
A report compiled by the Montana Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers gave Montana relatively poor grades in…
Montana Highlights January 15, 2025
Pusuit has acquired the Montana House in Apgar Village in Glacier National Park. The Montana House has celebrated and showcased…
Montana Court Oversteps And Makes a Mess
By Chris Cargill, Mountain States Policy Center Typically, courts provide clarity. They do not exist to make or enforce law…