Op-Eds

Montanans Finally Getting Red Tape Relief

Montanans Finally Getting Red Tape Relief

"After decades of a ‘government cures all’ philosophy, this is the first sign that the ship of state government is beginning to turn, and power is being returned to Montanans to control their own destiny."

By Kendall Cotton

For Tax Relief, Reject Reckless Spending

For Tax Relief, Reject Reckless Spending

"Local government leaders should be laser focused right now on keeping the growth of spending within the bounds of what average taxpayers can reasonably afford, but often instead they are focused on spending every last dime from taxpayers they can get their hands on."

By Kendall Cotton

Active Forest Management Combats Catastrophic Fire

Active Forest Management Combats Catastrophic Fire

"As we approach fire season we should reject calls to abandon the science and instead double down on the best tools currently at our disposal — expanding active forest management to address our yearly wildfire crisis."

By Kendall Cotton

Government Excess Blocks Energy Production

Government Excess Blocks Energy Production

"Prioritizing energy production at home will require a change from politicians and groups who historically have been dedicated to growing the size and scope of the government."

By Kendall Cotton

Lower Taxes Start by Reining in Spending

Lower Taxes Start by Reining in Spending

"Placing fiscally conservative spending limits on state and local government spending is one way to protect taxpayers and start to undo the damage done by out-of-control government growth."

By Kendall Cotton

Montana Cities Need Pro-Housing Reforms

Montana Cities Need Pro-Housing Reforms

Together, Exclusionary Single-Family Zoning and Minimum Lot Areas effectively serve as invisible billboards at the gates of growing Montana neighborhoods which read: “low and middle income residents are not welcome here".

By Kendall Cotton

$200 Million Reasons for High Property Taxes

$200 Million Reasons for High Property Taxes

"It’s time for local governments to place firm limits on the growth of new spending, keeping budgets within the bounds of economic growth and what taxpayers can reasonably afford."

By Kendall Cotton