The Blog at MSPC

Governor Brad Little welcomed members of the Idaho State Legislature today with his state of the state address, pressing a theme of...

An astonishing 4,332 bill draft requests have already been submitted to the Montana Legislation committee, according to the state...

The 2023 legislative session is already underway in Montana. In Idaho and Washington, lawmakers gavel into session on Monday. Wyoming...

It almost happened last time, and if the population estimates hold, it will most certainly happen next time. We're talking about the...

For decades, those living long distances from a state capitol had to brave icy conditions, closed passes or expensive flights to...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation experienced executive overreach at both the federal and state level. In Washington state,...

Nearly 500 lawmakers across Idaho, Washington, Wyoming, and Montana begin meeting in January for their state’s regular legislative...

Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC), in cooperation with the Boise-based GS Strategy Group, is proud to announce the results of our 2022...

It wasn’t overwhelming approval, but voters in the Gem State gave a thumbs up to a constitutional amendment that would allow the...

Nationally speaking, Tuesday’s election results might not have been what everyone was expecting or predicting. It may take days or weeks...

Citizens across the Mountain States and the nation are busy casting ballots for the 2022 general election. Some have already voted by...

Voter apathy runs rampant in many mid-term elections and lower voter turnout is the result. Lower profile races, indifference towards...

Last month, we released a study calling for tax transparency at the gas pump. We've also appeared in the CDA Press, Idaho Statesman and...

What bodies of water does the federal government have authority over? Defining Waters of the United States (WOTUS) is the long-standing...

As election season reaches its climax, it’s natural to be fired up for a specific candidate, or your preferred political party. It’s...

The citizens of the city of Spokane have reason to be upset. After nearly 80% of voters approved a city charter change demanding...

This fall, voters in Idaho will be considering Senate Joint Resolution 102. The measure would amend Idaho’s constitution to allow for the...

Call it one of the few good things to come out of the pandemic. Government agencies have finally figured out how to make their meetings...

In just a few years, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday. Through ups and downs, our struggle to make a more perfect...

The Idaho Legislature convenes in a special session on Thursday, September 1st. Here's what we think about the proposals that will be...