The Blog at MSPC

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...

We are excited today to launch the Mountain States Policy Center blog. As the organization's incoming President & CEO, I am humbled by...

While most states have ended their states of emergency, Washington State remains under emergency proclamation. Governor Jay Inslee issued...