Crypto, DeFi and Montana’s Economic Future
Crypto, DeFi and Montana’s Economic Future
"By affording this budding industry a light regulatory touch with flexibility for new ideas, Montana could become home to the next world changing innovation."
Pharmacists Can Help Address Health Care Shortages
Pharmacists Can Help Address Health Care Shortages
"There is firm evidence that eliminating pharmacy technician ratios will allow Montana's pharmacies to do more to help patients, advance public health and bolster the resiliency of the healthcare system."
‘Silver Shotgun’ Approach Needed to Address Housing Affordability
‘Silver Shotgun’ Approach Needed to Address Housing Affordability
Land doesn’t come cheap, so requiring larger lots over the standard minimum effectively penalizes multi-family homes by making them more costly to build compared to traditional single-family homes.
Regulatory Barriers to Geothermal Energy
Regulatory Barriers to Geothermal Energy
"Advances in geothermal energy technology provide Montana the opportunity to enhance our energy sector while powering the nation."
The Rights of Montana Parents Deserve Protection
The Rights of Montana Parents Deserve Protection
"Without the freedom to choose another option, parents lack real control over directing their child's education."
Montana Poised for Red Tape Relief in 2022
Montana Poised for Red Tape Relief in 2022
The stage is set for Montana to begin reversing this trend in 2022. Rule notices indicate the Red Tape Relief Initiative has already spurred large reductions in the state’s regulatory burden.
Excessive Red Tape Hurts the Least Fortunate
Excessive Red Tape Hurts the Least Fortunate
Montana has the opportunity to take the lead reducing harmful red tape and lifting up the least fortunate, while preserving regulations needed to protect consumers.
Healthier Forests Mean a Healthier Planet
Healthier Forests Mean a Healthier Planet
There’s no way around it: you simply cannot claim to support addressing climate change on the one hand while opposing proven and practical forest management to help reduce the risk of massive forest fires on the other.
Responding to Myths About Housing Regulation
Responding to Myths About Housing Regulation
The research consensus is clear that strict regulations discourage affordable housing by adding thousands to costs and stifling development.
Residents Want a Well-Rounded Approach to Affordable Housing
Residents Want a Well-Rounded Approach to Affordable Housing
"Residents appear to understand that subsidies will fall short if they are not accompanied by regulatory reforms that reduce barriers to housing supply. Local leaders ought to take note."
A Bucket List for New Montanans
A Bucket List for New Montanans
For those just moving here, I offer a warm welcome to Montana. Spend a little time going off the beaten path, get to know the state and its people, and I’m sure you’ll fit right in.
Regulations Crush Environmental Innovation
Regulations Crush Environmental Innovation
The Cahoons’ story is a stark reminder of how excessive red tape can crush the dreams of entrepreneurs and stifle innovative solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges.
Turning to Taxpayers Should be Politicians’ Last Resort
Turning to Taxpayers Should be Politicians’ Last Resort
By focusing on enabling citizens to control their lives, governments will provide the maximum freedom for innovators, disruptors and entrepreneurs to do what they do best and solve society’s problems.
Slashing Red Tape Will Grow Montana’s Workforce
Slashing Red Tape Will Grow Montana’s Workforce
In addressing Montana’s workforce shortage, Gianforte is right to focus on making apprentice-to-journeyman ratios more flexible for employers.