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The Blog at MSPC



Idaho should move to a 30-day threshold for remote income tax liability
One of the biggest hurdles in this transition towards remote-based working has been the economic policies surrounding state income taxes.
Dec 19, 20234 min read


Plugged in – Five steps for expanding broadband coverage in a responsible way
Policymakers now have a generational opportunity to expand high-speed internet in their states with federal broadband funds.
Dec 18, 20233 min read


For small business owners, new federal reporting rule presents an unwanted New Year’s Eve countdown
America’s 27 million small business owners are not the problem.
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are becoming things of the past ... are you proficient in AI?
The future of employment will undeniably require knowledge of AI.
Nov 29, 20233 min read


Three keys to making sure regulations don’t suffocate citizens and our economy
Like it or not, regulations play a role in our everyday lives. Some dictate where and how we can eat. Others place restrictions on what we c
Nov 28, 20234 min read


Building permit delays are fixed through bureaucratic fiscal penalties
In the midst of a housing shortage, permitting delays intensify scarcity and add unneeded costs.
Nov 14, 20233 min read


In the new shopping world, Albertsons-Kroger merger could provide the competition we need
Before you head over to the produce department and grab a few tomatoes to hurl in my direction, hear me out: the Albertsons-Kroger merger...
Nov 13, 20232 min read


MSPC partners with The Woman Panel for a free market success
Women gathered in Spokane this week to learn about the free market’s power to improve lives. More than 100 guests attended The Woman...
Sep 29, 20234 min read


The merger of grocery chains could be a good thing for consumers - here’s why
When it comes to the proposed merger of Idaho-based Albertsons and the supermarket giant Kroger, there's no need for a cleanup on aisle...
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Labor Day should be about workers, not unions
President Joe Biden's 2023 Labor Day proclamation is heavy on praise for unions. But as we mark this end-of-summer holiday, the attention...
Sep 3, 20232 min read


Free market agriculture grows when resources are available
A seed is filled with unlocked potential. Add a little soil, sunlight, and water, and within days the seed begins to sprout, filling the...
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Free market agriculture weeds out excessive regulations
As a small farmer starting from scratch, there comes a point when it is necessary to hire someone to work on your operation. A few years...
Aug 31, 20233 min read


Banning plastic bags is not an effective environmental policy
The Cheyenne, Wyoming city council is considering joining a popular, but ineffective environmental fad. Lawmakers are proposing banning...
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Twitter vs. Threads: A Clash with a Free Market impact
Two prominent figures in the tech world, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, have launched their own social media brands.
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Six years after the end of "net neutrality" - the sky didn't fall
They predicted the internet would slow down. Some said the internet would end. Neither has happened.
Jun 27, 20232 min read


Don’t sour on the next generation of entrepreneurs
Occasionally there is a great story about lemons, lemonade, balance sheets, and encouraging kids to become entrepreneurs.
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Federal regulations surge, but Mountain States lead by example
It's a very different story at the local level. In fact, Idaho is the least regulated state in the country.
Jun 9, 20231 min read


Idaho celebrates small businesses
One of the Mountain States Policy Center’s top priorities is to protect the ability of small businesses to thrive.
Jun 5, 20232 min read


Moving truck prices tell policy story
Idaho's quality of life, low tax burden and booming economy make it incredibly attractive.
May 24, 20232 min read


How competition can lower worker’s comp costs and improve outcomes
Workers' compensation is defined by the United States Centers for Disease Control as, “systems [that] were established to provide partial...
Mar 7, 20231 min read
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