Our current property tax system essentially functions as a one-way tax ratchet, where property taxes increase but almost never decrease, and where one vote by a small plurality in a single election can lock in a permanent tax hike
"Eastman subsequently did for cameras what Steven Jobs would do for computers almost eight decades later. He put photography within the reach of almost every American family."
Legislation addresses one of the leading cost drivers of building housing in cities
Legislation will cut red tape and improve the MEPA process without compromising environmental protections
Legislation gives landowners in Montana city centers more freedom to build denser starter homes
Lawmakers can bolster Montana’s healthcare workforce with permanent red tape relief
The Frontier Institute has identified 6 new Key Bills and 18 Key Bill updates for the week of February 10-14
The Frontier Institute has identified 5 new Key Bills and 17 Key Bill updates for the week of February 3-7
SB 212 affirms fundamental rights in the digital age
The STARS Act will hold public schools accountable for results
Montana’s Academic Prosperity Program for Scholars (MAPPS) expands K12 education options
The Frontier Institute has identified 9 new Key Bills and 25 Key Bill updates for the week of January 27-31
"I think the reason why governments tend to grow faster than they shrink is because people have lost the art of taking care of each other. They believe the government can fill a void best filled by strong personal relationships."
SB 146 protects Montanans’ fundamental right to use property