Counties take different approaches to data center regulation

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 993

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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The Yellowstone County Commission this week directed the county attorney to seek a legal judgement on whether a citizen initiative seeking voter-approval of future data center construction is legal.

At the commission’s July 7 meeting, Deputy County Attorney Steve Williams said the county attorney’s office, which approved the petition for signature gathering, has concerns about whether it conflicts with the state constitution.

Williams cited a recent Montana Supreme Court case, Treasure County v. …

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