Montana Chamber of Commerce

Montanans voice mounting concern about the impact of federal budget cuts and tariffs. Montana's governor and congressional delegation don't seem to share those concerns. And the Montana Legislature faces a busy, and possibly contentious second act.

A back-and-forth over tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Mexican and Canadian goods has created uncertainty among Montana businesses. Montana’s agricultural producers may be hit especially hard by uncertainty in international trade.

The rise in property taxes and rent is top of mind for Montanans across the state. Legislators are mulling over a variety of fixes.

Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Housing Task Force has finalized policy proposals to increase Montana’s affordable housing stock. They recommend cutting regulations on where and how homes are built.

An effort is underway to revive and expand a wide-reaching cap on property taxes that failed to reach voters in 2022. The latest proposal has been stalled by the attorney general.

Montana Republicans are two seats away from holding supermajorities in both chambers of the state Legislature. That could have big implications for the 2023 legislative session.

“Montana businesses are supportive of comprehensive tax reform. CI-121 is neither comprehensive, nor is it even reform. It is a clumsy bludgeon, similar to a bull in a china closet,” the Montana Chamber of Commerce executive director said.

A proposed ballot initiative could change the way Montana assesses property taxes. If voters approve it, Constitutional Initiative 121 could upend the state’s tax system.

The attorneys general of 11 states, including Montana, have filed a lawsuit challenging a vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Joe Biden's administration.

Montana’s governor is calling this "Tax Reform Week." Gov. Greg Gianforte’s proposals to change a slew of tax policies for residents and businesses got…