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Montana ends its legislative session with major income tax relief
The 2025 Legislative Session is officially over in Montana. Lawmakers in the Treasure State focused on several priorities during their time in Helena, including record income tax relief, reducing business costs with unemployment insurance reform, and clarifying environmental laws in response to court rulings.
May 2, 20253 min read
Why Montana should think twice about its proposed styrofoam ban
It's an admirable effort, but not one that will make a difference. In fact, it could do more harm than good.
Apr 29, 20252 min read
Montana and Idaho join the “record” tax cut club while Washington imposes a “historic” tax increase
If there was a theme for the 2025 Legislative Sessions in our region, it was major tax changes. On the negative side of the ledger are the “historic” tax increases rammed through in Washington state. On the positive side are the “record” tax cuts enacted in Idaho and Montana. Consider these regional headlines from the past month:
Apr 28, 20253 min read
Montana shows strong business creation numbers
Montana is proving itself once again to be an entrepreneur-friendly state by being named the best state in the country for business startups.
Apr 21, 20252 min read
How much will Montana's income tax burden be reduced this year?
Recognizing that Montana imposes the region's highest income tax rate, state officials are looking to increase economic competitiveness and provide taxpayer relief this session with additional income tax cuts. How much, however, is in question.
Apr 7, 20253 min read
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