The Blog at MSPC

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.

Here are some of our favorite memories from this year.

Policies matter and citizens are voting with their feet. A good lesson for policymakers to keep in mind as legislative sessions kick off.

There are many good reasons to require a supermajority, even with voter approval, for bonds such as those for schools.

One of the biggest hurdles in this transition towards remote-based working has been the economic policies surrounding state income taxes.

Policymakers now have a generational opportunity to expand high-speed internet in their states with federal broadband funds.

Ultimately all local tax levies should be moved to the November general election.

Here are five of the high-demand policy gifts that are sure to delight users of all ages.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Melissa Davlin of Idaho Reports on December 8 for an interview about the Mountain States Policy...

Banning home equity theft protects the interests of vulnerable property owners from governments seeking to take more than they’re owed.

Imagine if you were provided with a taxpayer receipt for your tax dollars showing how it relates to government spending.

68% of Texas voters approved the wealth tax ban and 60% of Colorado voters told state officials not to mess with the required tax refunds.