Category: Opinion
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Experience Proving Green Mandates Undermine Affordability, Reliability of Electricity
The Center Square Recent experiences in three states provide an insight into how problematic President Joe Biden’s push for renewable energy could be for electric customers nationwide, according to a new report from Power the Future. The report, titled “Lights Out: How Green Mandates are Undermining the Affordability and Reliability of Electricity,” was written by Larry Behrens,…
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Poll: Only 36% are Satisfied
The Center Square As economic figures cast doubt on a post-COVID economic boom, the latest polling data show Americans lack confidence in the economy under President Joe Biden. New polling data released by Gallup shows Americans are not confident in the economy and are largely unhappy with the nation’s current trajectory. The poll found only 36%…
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Farm Bureau Applauds Property Rights Bill Signed into Law
The Montana Farm Bureau is applauding Governor Gianforte for signing HB 554 which states that before the federal government can establish a national heritage area, the Montana Legislature must approve it. This bill gives farmers and ranchers a layer of assurance that there will be local input on designations that might impact their ability to…
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Amid COVID Closures Parents Reclaim Their Children’s Education
The Center Square After states shut down schools and forced families into virtual learning, parents and families found new ways to provide K-12 education to their children. While doing so, support for school choice options soared, a new poll from Real Clear Opinion Research found. Among those surveyed, 71% said they support school choice, which is defined…
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THE FINANCIAL FOCUS 5-1-21
By Michael Vondra Here’s a long-lasting Mother’s Day gift Mother’s Day has almost arrived. As an adult, you can fully appreciate all your mother has done for you, so, on this occasion, you may be happy to give Mom flowers, candy, jewelry or something similar. But Mother’s Day is here and then it’s gone. Is…
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Fact Check on President Biden’s Claims about Gun Ownership
By John R. Lott Jr. and Thomas Massie There were so many lies in Vice President Kamala Harris’ and President Joe Biden’s presentations on guns Thursday that it is hard to know where to start. One thing is certain, though: The media fact-checkers won’t question their claims. Here are just a few of the false…
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Should Garbage Collection be a Monopolized Utility?
Whether we realize it or not, garbage is an important thing to us. If it wasn’t, we wouldn’t make so much of it! And all that garbage is generated by us freely acquiring goods in an incredibly competitive free marketplace, where choice is everywhere and the consumer is king. Can you imagine living in a…
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Reason Offers Idea on Marijuana Taxes
With marijuana legalization and pension reform on Montana’s policy agenda, the Reason Foundation provided some suggestions to the state legislature about how to best utilize the tax revenues the state gets. Reason’s policy experts provided testimony on Montana’s proposed recreational marijuana bill, House Bill 670. Their comments to the Taxation Committee suggested that marijuana tax…
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Congressional Democrats have No Business Dictating State Tax Policy
Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform With passage of Biden’s $1.9 trillion spending plan, Democrats are not just trying to enact higher taxes at the federal level – they are also trying to stop states from cutting their own taxes. At the last minute, Democrats added a provision giving federal bureaucrats veto power…
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Rocky Mountain Region’s Middle Market Out-performs National Average
A new report reveals that the Rocky Mountain region’s middle market businesses are experiencing faster economic recovery and stronger business performance than the national average. In 2020, 49% of Rocky Mountain middle market businesses experienced year-over-year revenue growth and 30% added new jobs. This compares to the national average of 46% of middle market businesses…