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Judge orders tariff refunds, but Friday's hearing could set course

(The Center Square) – The government must refund more than $130 billion in tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump's unconstitutional tariff regime, even to those who did not file a refund suit. Judge Richard Eaton at the Court of International Trade ordered the administration on Wednesday to begin refunding

Bessent says Trump's 15% global tariff coming his week

(The Center Square) – Higher tariffs are on the way. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that President Donald Trump plans to rebuild his tariff wall within five months using alternative laws. "It's my strong belief that the tariff rates will be back to their old rate within

Walter Schweitzer: Montana’s elected officials are failing citizens, and it’s time for change

Instead of investing in public institutions and infrastructure, creating fair tax codes, and supporting ag producers by incentivizing Montana food on local grocery store shelves and ensuring right to repair equipment, current lawmakers have sided again and again with big business and out-of-state corporations over their rural constituents’

WATCH: Gov. Ferguson signaling income tax bill may be dead for session

(The Center Square) – Nine days remain in the 2026 legislative session in Olympia, and the proposed income tax has yet to reach the House floor and reports circulating late Tuesday suggest it may not reach the floor this session. There are media reports that Gov. Bob Ferguson has told supporters

Local businesses in Montana face tax challenges

Local businesses in Montana face tax challenges

MONTANA — Local businesses in Montana are navigating the complexities of tax season, with many seeking to understand their current tax burdens compared to previous years. Kendall Hudson from NonStop Local spoke with Nancy Kieffer, owner of Kieffer Tax Firm, for insights. Kieffer works with small businesses across western Montana. She

Democrats eye wealth tax for billionaires to fund $3,000 payments

(The Center Square) – Democrats are pitching a new wealth tax on billionaires to be used to send $3,000 payments to those making $150,000 or less, but the measure faces long odds in the Republican-controlled Congress. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-

Questions remain on Trump's plans for $2,000 tariff rebate checks

(The Center Square) – American consumers hoping for tariff refunds could be disappointed. The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump's tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act in February. Trump used a different law to impose a 10% global tariff on U.S. imports, with