The Blog at MSPC

Today, miners are well informed about the risks surrounding uranium mining, and many steps are taken to protect workers from its effects.

the Washington State Supreme Court has given its official blessing to a secretive process that allows the offers and counteroffers leading to more than a billion dollars in taxpayer-funded compensation to remain secret until after the state budget is signed into law.

The fireworks of July 4 celebrate the ideals of liberty and equality. But July 2 was when independence truly began—when courage triumphed over fear, and a group of revolutionaries voted to create a new nation.

One very concerning proposal that may be flying under the radar compared to the other provisions is a section in the House version of the BBB that would impose a 600% tax increase on charitable foundations.

The legislative sessions in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Washington are over. Depending on your political perspective, the benefits - or damages - will be felt for years to come.

The current Public Records Act does require the government to respond promptly showing receipt of the request and to release requested records no later than 30 days after sending the receipt unless good cause exists to extend the time frame.

In moments of crisis or uncertainty, free societies are tempted to hand their problems to a "strong man"—someone who promises swift, decisive action when the slow machinery of constitutional delegation feels too unwieldy.

Concluding the measure was "administrative" in nature, rather than a policy matter, justices claimed it couldn't be brought to voters. The state Supreme Court was the only court to rule that way, with other courts upholding the measure calling it a "classic vagrancy ordinance."

We all have our favorite president. For me, it’s Ronald Reagan. My admiration of the Gipper began as a young child. You can imagine the...

There are two fundamental truths about open government laws. First, it is essential for citizens to have robust and easy access to public...

While district elections can help cities have members who highlight issues from specific neighborhoods, there are drawbacks. For example,

Though time is said to heal all wounds, the scars from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns remain fresh as the nation experienced executive...

Lawmakers in Washington State and Wyoming are taking two radically different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Washington...

President Donald Trump has big plans to tackle government efficiency and accountability during his new administration. This includes...

Several lawmakers in Washington state have proposed a bill to study the creation of an official open government ombudsman. The details...

Lawmaking isn't pretty, or easy. It shouldn't be. Thousands of pieces of legislation are introduced in state capitols and Washington,...

One of the most important powers secured by Idaho’s constitution is the right of the people to reject and propose laws via a referendum...

Do all states need a rule that limits a lawmaker's appetite for more and more legislation? Maybe. But we'd rather see a self-imposed diet.

Ready or not Idaho’s 2025 Legislative Session starts on January 6. Many important policies will be considered ranging from education...

Americans can vote by mail, vote in person and even vote with their feet. Indeed, policies have consequences. The latest data from the...