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Montana Reforms Housing Supply and Workforce Training

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 29
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What happened

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Governor Greg Gianforte highlighted progress on workforce housing in Billings, noting that reforms have been passed to boost housing supply. The state is developing South Hills Commons, a project featuring 35 deed-restricted houses for working families. Additionally, Representative Curtis Schomer sponsored bills to expand apprenticeship opportunities and Career and Technical education across the state. Cato Institute ranked Montana for housing freedom.

From billingsgazette.com

Why it matters

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The legislative push to increase housing supply and expand trades aims to make the American dream more attainable for Montanans. These reforms are designed to support a stronger workforce and meet construction demand in the state.

From billingsgazette.com

Who's involved

  • Greg GianforteGovernor leading reforms to increase housing supply and support the workforce
  • Cato InstituteThink tank that ranked Montana for housing freedom
  • Montana LegislatureLegislative body that passed reforms to boost workforce housing supply

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Great FallsSpeculative

    Increased housing supply and development might boost the local real estate market in Billings.

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