Montana Supreme Court rules Butte citizens can vote on data centers
News Clip2:41KBZK Bozeman MT News·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT·9/24/2026
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Butte citizen group, allowing their initiative to let voters decide on data center development in the county to appear on the November ballot. This decision empowers local residents to have a direct say on future data center projects in Silver Bow County.
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The Montana Supreme Court sided with a Butte citizen group, ruling their initiative to let voters decide on data centers in the county can appear on the November ballot.