
Conferences & Lectures

USE YOUR VOICE: A CIVIL CONVERSATION ON TAX POLICY APRIL 6-7TH 2026 AT MSU
This two-day civic engagement event brought together students, business leaders, policymakers, and community members for keynote discussions, expert panels, breakout sessions, and roundtable conversations focused on Montana tax policy, economic growth, and the future of our state.
Built on the Wheeler Center’s long tradition at Montana State University of advancing civil discourse and bipartisan leadership, this event creates a structured, respectful space for meaningful debate and collaborative problem-solving.
Use Your Voice: A Civil Conversation on Tax Policy
April 6 – April 7, 2026
View Montana’s Tax Code in Context presented by Manish N. Bhatt, Vice President of State Tax Policy at the Tax Foundation.
View Funding Montana’s Future presented by Dr. Kristin Smith, Headwaters Economics

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