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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
The launch of the first Mountain States Policy Manual
The Policy Manual is a 200-page guide filled with facts, figures, research and more than 80 recommendations that will be an invaluable tool
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Charter schools have a future in Montana
It appears Montana will soon join 45 other states in permitting public charter schools.
May 2, 20231 min read
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