Montana Supreme Court puts Butte’s data center initiative back on the ballot

The Montana Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday to allow a proposed ballot initiative in Butte-Silver Bow County to proceed to the general election. The court's decision overturns a previous lower court ruling that had blocked the measure from appearing on the ballot. If passed by voters, the initiative would mandate that any future data center development in the area must first receive approval from the citizenry. This legal development ensures that local voters will have the authority to decide on the regulatory requirements for data center projects within their jurisdiction.