The Blog at MSPC

Government officials have been placed on notice by the U.S. Supreme Court concerning undue impact fees.

With continued tax reduction efforts occurring across the country this year, these numbers are likely to change in next year’s report.

There were several exciting reforms advanced, a few disappointing roadblocks hit, and a couple of head-scratching moments.

Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California are now the only states in the West not providing these options for families.

Thanks to the action of Idaho lawmakers this session, taxpayer refund checks will no longer include political messages.

Hundreds of thousands of voters helped shape the just concluded 2024 Legislative Session and the upcoming November general election in...

Strong fiscal discipline and good governance will help provide ongoing dividends for taxpayers.

From Unemployment Insurance tax reductions to additional income tax relief, Idaho continues to put out the “Open for Business” sign.

The opportunity to enact a bipartisan congressional tax relief bill would be a terrible thing to waste.

I-2111 would implement the clear and consistent intent of Washington voters to stop income taxes from being imposed.

Washington voters have overwhelmingly rejected an income tax the last 10 straight times it was on the ballot.

The practice of including political messaging on taxpayer refund checks should be discontinued.

It is clear that Congress is not capable of enacting the reforms needed to change the course of runaway federal spending.

A major new tax relief and school facilities funding bill has been proposed in Idaho.

MSPC is grateful and excited for the opportunity to contribute to the needed policy solutions around ending home equity theft in Idaho.

A new poll by Boise State University shows public support for increasing education choice options in Idaho.

Here are some of the notable fiscal pull quotes from Governor Little's address.

Idaho Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee is hearing presentations to help shape the revenue framework for budget discussions.

Based on the number of signatures submitted, several tax repeal proposals will likely be on the agenda this year in Washington state.

Here are MSPC’s top recommendations for lawmakers to consider.