Discovery In The Bitterroot May Bring Big Implications
Discovery In The Bitterroot May Bring Big Implications
"A recent discovery in the Bitterroot Mountains has thrust Montana into a 21st-century gold rush, but unlike previous iterations, this gold rush is searching for something even harder to find: Rare earth elements."
By Tanner Avery
A Green Gold Rush Part 1: Why Rare Earth Mining Is Good For America, Montana and The Environment
A Green Gold Rush Part 1: Why Rare Earth Mining Is Good For America, Montana and The Environment
"Currently, the beneficiaries of those who discover, extract and process REEs are reserved to the far corners of the globe. But a recent discovery in Montana could change that."
By Frontier Institute
Regulatory Sandboxes Will Encourage Innovation
Regulatory Sandboxes Will Encourage Innovation
"With targeted red tape relief for the stagnant insurance industry, or perhaps even other industries in the future, Montana can become a destination for innovative businesses nationwide."
By Frontier Institute
Frontier Institute Statement In Support Of HB 836
Frontier Institute Statement In Support Of HB 836
Legislation promotes innovation with targeted red tape relief
By Frontier Institute
Unpacking MTLeg Judicial Proposals
Unpacking MTLeg Judicial Proposals
To help our followers better understand these reforms and their current status, Frontier’s Tech & Innovation Policy Analyst, Chris Isaacs unpacks these reforms in his most recent column.
By Tanner Avery
Judicial Watch: An Update Of The 2023 Judicial Reform Bills
Judicial Watch: An Update Of The 2023 Judicial Reform Bills
"Many judicial reforms are focused on re-establishing the separation of powers through greater accountability and oversight of the judiciary."
By Frontier Institute
Frontier Institute Statement In Support Of HB 606
Frontier Institute Statement In Support Of HB 606
Legislation will protect the fundamental right of Montana landowners to peacefully use their property
By Frontier Institute
Frontier Institute Statement In Support Of HB 605
Frontier Institute Statement In Support Of HB 605
Lawmakers can strengthen the rights of Montanans by limiting judicial bias toward the government
By Frontier Institute
Montana’s Red Tape Relief Milestone
Montana’s Red Tape Relief Milestone
"While the progress of all of these bills is an exciting milestone, there is still a lot of work to be done."
By Tanner Avery
Blind Justice: The Right To An Unbiased Judiciary
Blind Justice: The Right To An Unbiased Judiciary
"Ultimately, the legislature, as representatives of the people, have a duty to act as a check on the government, ensuring standards necessary to guarantee the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary."
By Frontier Institute
Success In The Sandbox: What Montana Can Learn From Utah And Arizona’s Regulatory Sandboxes
Success In The Sandbox: What Montana Can Learn From Utah And Arizona’s Regulatory Sandboxes
"If Montana leaders want to carry on their work of cutting unnecessary and burdensome red tape then the logical next step is to adopt a regulatory sandbox, a proactive mechanism used to identify and waive the red tape standing in the way of innovation."
By Frontier Institute
Sometimes, It’s Nice To Be Excluded: MEPA Reform In The 2023 Session
Sometimes, It’s Nice To Be Excluded: MEPA Reform In The 2023 Session
"Thanks to Governor Gianforte’s Red Tape Relief Initiative, the Legislature appears to be striking a better balance between preserving Montana’s innate beauty and ensuring all Montanans can thrive."
By Frontier Institute
Who Watches the Watchmen? The State of Judicial Accountability in Montana
Who Watches the Watchmen? The State of Judicial Accountability in Montana
"Most concerning is the near complete lack of functional oversight and accountability by the Judicial Standards Commission (JSC), the official supervisory body for the judicial branch."
By Frontier Institute
Much Ado About The Judiciary
Much Ado About The Judiciary
"Ensuring the independence, impartiality and integrity of the judiciary should be a Montana issue, not a partisan issue."
By Kendall Cotton