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Being Your Own Boss

Being Your Own Boss

"There is certainly freedom in being one’s own boss, but freedom isn’t free. New business owners will pay for that freedom in long hours, learning new skills, and spending lots of money on initial expenses."

By Joe Coco

A Giant Project that Began in Montana

A Giant Project that Began in Montana

"The Montana connection dates to 1908, when the young organization began distributing Bibles. It happened at the Superior Hotel in the Mineral County town of Superior, Montana, where the Gideons placed their first 25 Bibles."

By Lawrence Reed

Montana Exceptionalism

Montana Exceptionalism

"It’s clear the western frontier values that made America great – individual freedom, self-reliance, relentless optimism, a fierce drive to innovate, radical openness to opportunity, mutual respect for each other’s freedom – were still alive on the Montana House floor that day."

By Kendall Cotton

Permitting Reform Will Enable Montana To Build The Future

Permitting Reform Will Enable Montana To Build The Future

"Thanks to reforms like HB 466 and recent federal action, our leaders are cutting permitting red tape so we can build the projects our future depends on, helping to ensure that Montana and America’s golden age is ahead of us, not behind."

By Tanner Avery

2025 End Of Session Wrap Up

2025 End Of Session Wrap Up

The 2025 Montana legislature has officially come to an end. While there were some big disappointments, there are a lot of accomplishments to celebrate if you’re a fan of free markets, individual freedom, and limited government. From tech to housing to energy – we at Frontier Institute are proud to have played an instrumental role...

By Frontier Institute

A Good and Faithful Servant

A Good and Faithful Servant

"Many Montanans still remember the great preacher’s visit to Billings in 1987, where he spoke to a crowd of more than 13,000."

By Lawrence Reed

Be Outraged At The Things You Control

Be Outraged At The Things You Control

"By spending more time focusing on our personal choices and depending less on what the government or our neighbors are doing, we can be more confident that our “outrage” and behaviors are appropriately managed in pursuit of our own happiness."

By Joe Coco