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New BBER Survey: New Trends on How Montanans Consume News

Data centers and tax reform top the list of major economic events

A history of Montana’s political third rail

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Montana’s Computer Systems Design Jobs Close Wage Gap with the U.S., Expand into New Areas in the State

Short-Term Rental Supply in Montana Faces Slower Growth Amid Policy Changes

Rising Gas Prices Disproportionately Impact Montanans

Data Centers Arrive in Montana

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Montana’s Computer Systems Design Jobs Close Wage Gap with the U.S., Expand into New Areas in the State

New BBER Survey: New Trends on How Montanans Consume News

Short-Term Rental Supply in Montana Faces Slower Growth Amid Policy Changes

Rising Gas Prices Disproportionately Impact Montanans

Sales tax in Montana: Is it time?

A history of Montana’s political third rail

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Registration is open for the Midyear Economic Update.

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Register here for the 2026 Midyear Economic Update!

Join us this summer as we travel to seven cities to deliver a midyear update on the state and national outlook. In addition to the overall economic outlook, the event will feature an updated profile of Montana’s high-tech industry and a new BBER analysis of the potential economic impacts of data centers in Montana.

The Midyear Economic Update is 90-minutes long and includes breakfast or lunch, depending on the city. Don’t miss this informative program with all of the latest economic data and forecasts.

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