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Montana’s growth depends on smart investment policy

| May 16, 2025 7:00 AM

Montanans understand that building something meaningful requires time, determination, and some risk. Whether it's a family business, a new startup, or a local infrastructure project, real growth doesn't happen overnight—it is earned and requires capital, whether that be human or financial. 

That’s why recent discussions in Washington about raising taxes on investments, specifically carried interest, are so concerning.

This may sound like a niche tax policy debate, but make no mistake: the implications for Montana's economy are real. Carried interest is a key component of how private investment and our entrepreneurial system works. It rewards long-term, risk-based investments in businesses, infrastructure, and innovation. 

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