Blame Regulations for the High Cost of Housing, Not People
Blame Regulations for the High Cost of Housing, Not People
One of the biggest factors constricting the supply of housing is zoning and building regulations imposed by local governments.
One of the biggest factors constricting the supply of housing is zoning and building regulations imposed by local governments.
We don’t have to move mountains to start mending the damage done by onerous regulations. In this case, all it takes is one word.
Solving environmental problems requires more than just spending money. It takes political courage to slash decades of built-up red tape standing in the way of the innovators and entrepreneurs who are ready to take on the challenge.
We still hear a lot of criticism about active forest management from environmental commentators, who say we can “never log our way out of a baking climate.” These critics fail to see the forest for the trees
Montana has the second-most regulatory restrictions per capita among its regional neighbors, trailing only Wyoming and being well ahead of Colorado, Idaho and Utah.
Imagine instead if a developer could walk into a city permit office with their plans, walk out with a permit and start construction that same day.
Some Montanans are turning to manufactured tiny homes as an affordable alternative to standard sized homes. But in many areas of our state, regulations stand in the way of tiny home development.
This week’s newsletter features an introduction from Frontier Institute’s Summer Intern, Liam McCollum.
Our organization is already being recognized for advancing freedom and free markets in Montana.
We all lose out when harmful regulations crush innovations that could help our environment.
Our work continues to break down government barriers so all Montanans can thrive.
Government interventions that restricted supply and distorted demand laid the groundwork for the vicious cycle of increasing healthcare costs Americans know today.
By adopting common-sense fiscal restraints like Montana and Texas have done, governments at all levels can start putting taxpayers first.
Montana’s legislature should be commended for taking a stand for healthcare access and passing the most significant Certificate of Need reform in years.