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Did the Montana Miracle Answer the State’s Housing Prayers?

Two years after making national headlines, bipartisan legislation has faced legal challenges. But zoning reform efforts are still moving forward.

February 26, 2026

By Taylor Moore

Two years after making national headlines, bipartisan legislation has faced legal challenges. But zoning reform efforts are still moving forward.

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