"Yet, according to Judge Moses, the plain meaning of a 12-year-old statute, with no subsequent GHG reduction statutes or regulations and after countless other environmental reviews, now compels the DEQ to suddenly develop a regulatory framework for assessing the impact of GHG for the Laurel Plant project is eminently debatable."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Legislation promotes innovation with targeted red tape relief
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.
"Many judicial reforms are focused on re-establishing the separation of powers through greater accountability and oversight of the judiciary."
Legislation will protect the fundamental right of Montana landowners to peacefully use their property
Lawmakers can strengthen the rights of Montanans by limiting judicial bias toward the government
"While the progress of all of these bills is an exciting milestone, there is still a lot of work to be done."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."