Burton K. Wheeler Center

What does Montana’s tax system actually look like today? We are breaking it down clearly, honestly, and with a non-partisan lense.

“How We Got Here” with Manish Bhatt of The Tax Foundation sets the stage for a full day of meaningful discussion.

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What comes next for Montana’s tax system?

Our panel on "Where from here? Best options for the path forward," will bring together leaders from across policy, business, and government to explore real options for the road ahead.

Featuring:
🔹 Heather O'Loughlin, Executive Director, Montana Budget and Policy Center
🔹 Todd O'Hair, President and CEO, Montana Chamber of Commerce
🔹 Rep. Brandon Ler, Speaker of the Montana House
🔹 Brendan Beatty, Director, Montana Department of Revenue
🔹 Rep. Mark Thane, Vice Chair of House Taxation

Moderated by Eric Dietrich, former reporter with Montana Free Press

Different perspectives, but with shared responsibility. This conversation will be focused not just on where we’ve been, but where Montana goes from here.

April 6-7th in Bozeman, Montana.
We are less than two weeks away!

Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4u3yNP9

When was the last time you saw both sides of an issue in the same room?

In 1992, Montana voters witnessed one of the most closely watched gubernatorial races in state history. At the center of that campaign was a statewide sales tax proposal that sparked strong opinions and serious debate.

On April 7th, former Governor Marc Racicot and former Representative Dorothy Bradley will return to that conversation in a moderated discussion by Zach Brown, Gallatin County Commissioner, at The Wheeler Center's "Use Your Voice: A Civil Conversation on Tax Policy."

Join the conversation.
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On April 6th, Bob Story opens the "Use Your Voice: A Civil Conversation on Tax Policy" event as our Keynote Speaker.

As Executive Director of the MONTANA TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION and former President of the Montana Senate, Bob brings decades of experience shaping tax policy and understanding its real impact across Montana.

His keynote will set the tone for two days of thoughtful discussion on the future of our tax system.

These conversations matter.

Register today ➡️ https://www.wheelercenter.org/conferences/

This summer, we convened for a board retreat. It was so lovely to meet in person, and we can’t wait for what the future holds. Stay tuned for upcoming events!

📢📢Andrea Davis, Mayor of Missoula, kicks off the Montana Housing Crisis Summit, Monday November 18th, at 7pm in Inspiration Hall on the campus of MSU.📢📢

Standalone tickets for this event are still available for $10. Register today: https://tinyurl.com/y4m3h224

Andrea Davis was elected Mayor of Missoula in 2023 after a pandemic-fueled spike in home prices virtually unparalleled across the country. Andrea knows housing, and has dedicated her 22-year professional career to building sustainable homes and strong communities. For the past 15 years, she served as the executive director of Homeword. She expanded Homeword into 14 different communities across the state, building thousands of homes that Montanans can afford and providing education for tens of thousands of Missoulians to buy their first home and make informed financial decisions.

Mayor Davis is proud of the work done to create rental and homes for purchase that working Montanans can afford, via innovative building and land use design, and creative financing. Her body of work is reflective of her personal mission which is to find inclusive solutions that exemplify the interrelated reality of our world.

Join us to hear her insights on November 18th at the MSU Bozeman campus.

🌟 Luncheon Keynote Speaker Announcement! 🌟

Join us in welcoming Randy Hafer, cofounder of High Plains Architects, as our Luncheon Keynote on November 19th! With a career built on sustainability, urban revitalization, and historic preservation, Randy’s work is reshaping Montana’s architectural landscape. Don’t miss his insights on making sustainable building a reality in Montana!

Since founding the High Plains Architects in 1999, Randy has led impactful projects, including Montana’s first Living Building Challenge-certified project, and has received numerous awards for his work, including the Montana Better Bricks Award and Billings Chamber’s Civic Leadership Excellence Award. Randy’s Urban Frontier House—a groundbreaking off-the-grid home—reflects his deep commitment to green building, which he advocates for across Montana and beyond. His work continues to transform historic structures and bring sustainable development to communities statewide.

Register today and join the discussion: https://tinyurl.com/y4m3h224

Montana’s housing costs are among the highest in the nation. The Montana Housing Crisis conference will address this urgent issue with experts across industries and host roundtable discussions focused on solutions.

Register today and be part of the discussion: https://tinyurl.com/y4m3h224

📢 Meet our keynote speaker, Andrea Davis, Mayor of Missoula, who will share common-sense solutions to Montana’s housing crisis issues at the Montana Housing Crisis Summit, November 18-19th.

Mayor Andrea Davis has called Missoula home since 1998 when she transferred from Flathead Valley Community College to the University of Montana, where she studied Organizational Communications and Environmental Studies. Andrea has dedicated her 22-year career to building sustainable homes and strong communities. For the past 15 years, she served as the executive director of Homeword. She expanded Homeword into 14 different communities across the state, building thousands of homes that Montanans can afford and providing education for tens of thousands of Missoulians to buy their first home and make informed financial decisions. This has led her to have deep experience in policy creation and implementation, while building relationships on all levels of government and the private sector.

Mayor Davis is proud of the work done to create rental and homes for purchase that working Montanans can afford, via innovative building and land use design, and creative financing. Her body of work is reflective of her personal mission which is to find inclusive solutions that exemplify the interrelated reality of our world.

Join us to hear her insights on November 18th at the MSU Bozeman campus.
Register today: https://tinyurl.com/y4m3h224

Be part of the discussion.
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