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Montana's 0% statewide sales tax may be attracting big data centers

Montana's lack of a statewide sales tax could definitely be a factor in why there's interest from big data center companies looking to build facilities and buy power here. The CEO of NorthWestern Energy, Brian Bird, recently gave an update to investors in which he revealed

Many Montana landlords haven’t filed to avoid second-home tax

Many Montana landlords haven’t filed to avoid second-home tax

With a March 1 deadline looming, data from the Montana Department of Revenue indicates that landlords for as many as three-quarters of the state’s rental housing units haven’t applied for an exemption that would shield their properties from hefty tax increases as the state’s new second-

Republicans are delivering on affordability | Rep. Troy Downing

A little over one year ago, the American people gave Republicans in Congress and the White House a mandate: reverse course on four years of disastrous Biden Administration policy that had hollowed America into a shell of its former glory. Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address,

Nearly two dozen of largest federal agencies shed over 278,000 workers in 2025

(The Center Square) – As a result of a concerted effort by the second Trump administration to reduce the size of the civilian federal workforce, the total staff of 23 of the largest executive-branch agencies shrunk by roughly 3% in the first half of 2025, with 144,000 additional jobs

Tech shares rebound as markets weigh AI impacts

Tech shares rebound as markets weigh AI impacts

Tech shares bounced on Tuesday following the prior session's selloff as markets weigh the impact of artificial intelligence on incumbent technology companies while navigating tariff uncertainty. After losing more than one percent Monday, major US indices began tentatively Tuesday before catching their stride later in the morning. The

Turning tax credits into community impact | Mary Rutherford

Turning tax credits into community impact | Mary Rutherford

Tax season often brings a mix of paperwork, questions, and reflection. It’s also a time to think about how we support the people and places that matter most. As new tax laws take effect, charitable giving remains a powerful way to strengthen our communities, now with a few updated

Results over rhetoric: Standing up for our neighbors | Jennifer Carlson

Call me crazy, but I actually think that a reduced tax rate for 99% of occupied homes is a good thing. As a homeowner, I am keenly aware of the tax bill that arrives every November – a large, non-negotiable expense due in 30 days. Add the sticker shock of