"Increased regulatory costs don’t just apply to oil and natural gas, they also have a direct impact on wind, solar, nuclear, and geothermal projects."
When Regulations Crush Entrepreneurs
"If we have so much regulation that it makes it not worthwhile, then we’re not going to be able to stay in business.”
Mike Wilson & Lisa Rush
"Anytime there's a regulation it’s going to create a cost and it has to be either absorbed or passed on."
Regulatory Barriers to Geothermal Energy
"Advances in geothermal energy technology provide Montana the opportunity to enhance our energy sector while powering the nation."
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."
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.
Listening to the calls for hearing aid reform
Reducing restrictive regulation could allow for Montanans to reap the benefits of lower hearing aid costs and provide greater access to rural communities.
Getting Bureaucrats Out of the Way of Forest Management
It's time for Montana to reassess what it can do to reduce future wildfire risk.
Fixing Montana’s Bus Driver Shortage
While often implemented with good intentions, studies show that regulations increase the cost of doing business and hamper economic growth.
Improve policies to reduce the risk of future catastrophic wildfires
After a summer of flames and smoke, policymakers can—and must—improve policies to reduce the risk of future catastrophic wildfires.
Address Affordability by Creating More Housing
A new report provides an enlightening overview of the ways in which regulations are driving up the cost of housing in Bozeman.
The Human Impact of Red Tape
Excessive red tape can crush the dreams of young entrepreneurs and stifle innovative solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges.
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.
Red Tape Portal Helps Promote Accountability for Regulators
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.
How Montana can start building more houses, in 24 hours or less
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.