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“Montana’s small businesses remain the backbone of our state’s economy. The Secretary of State’s Office is proud to partner with the Montana business community."
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen invited all Montana students in grades K-12 to participate in this year's contest, "What Does the Declaration of Independence Mean to Me."
Results and information from the 2024 General Election. Results are unofficial until canvassed.
Business registrations and everything you need to start, maintain, and grow your business in Montana. Secretary Christi Jacobsen is waiving the 2025 Annual Report filing fee for businesses that file between January 1 and April 15, 2025.
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For the third year in a row, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is once again saving Montana businesses millions of dollars by waiving the annual report filing fee in 2026. She also announced that it will be waived again in 2027, marking four consecutive years of providing the one-time fee waiver to local businesses.
7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, built by Montana-owned Diamond Construction, opened its first Montana location in Helena this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a community-focused fundraiser. The event, titled “Caffeine for a Cause,” donated all proceeds from its first few days in operation to Helena Food Share, raising $8,428.63 to support local families in need.
At the final Land Board meeting of 2025, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen voted to support a series of trust lands initiatives, including timber sales, oil and gas lease sales, and cabin and homesite sales — measures that will generate significant funding for Montana’s public schools.
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