Virginia City businesses sue state, legislators send letter

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 609

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Multiple Virginia City businesses are in a lawsuit with the state’s Department of Commerce, and state legislators and the mayor have taken notice.

A group of 24 members of the Montana House signed onto a letter expressing “concern” with Commerce’s intention to “significantly increase lease rates” at the historic town and popular tourist destination. It goes on to ask Commerce to reconsider the lease rates.

The letter from the Montana House and a separate …

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