The Blog at MSPC

The court's ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson is welcome news for cities and towns up and down the west coast, as the ball now returns to the

Collective bargaining in government is controversial, but it should never be a secret. Collective bargaining talks are the negotiations...

We’ve previously highlighted Washington’s Democratic Secretary of State’s concerns about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Showing the...

All three branches are now trying to make laws – an effort that is dramatically changing the size, scope, and confidence in government. Thi

An engaged citizenry should be the pursuit not the torment of democracy. Adopting policies favoring government transparency at all levels...

Policies matter and they have real consequence. Perhaps the starkest example of this is the ability of a citizen to vote with their feet.

Although Washington already has a Top Two open primary process, there have been proposals in recent years to try to impose Ranked Choice...

The case has the potential to reshape any municipality's ability to adopt laws that would prevent homeless camping, especially in areas wher

Sometimes the story of a legislative session can be told in two simple stats: the number of bills introduced, and the number of bills comple

There is a big difference between open primaries and ranked-choice voting. Learn more about the problems with RCV in our new video.

There should be at least a three-day notice for public hearings and remote testimony options provided for all public hearings.

There were several exciting reforms advanced, a few disappointing roadblocks hit, and a couple of head-scratching moments.

It’s time to just say no to these de-growth activists who want to tear down the progress of Western civilization.

One reform that we’d like to see across the mountain states in honor of Sunshine Week is the creation of an Open Government Ombudsman.

Unanimous support. That was the response from the Idaho legislature to MSPC's recommendation to close the home equity theft loophole.

The housing attainability crisis our region faces is not going to be fixed through government solutions and funding.

Administrative agencies need to be kept in check. Elected legislators are just the folks to do it.

A recent Boise State University poll found strong public support for Idaho to provide a voters’ guide.

It is clear that Congress is not capable of enacting the reforms needed to change the course of runaway federal spending.

Legislative oversight of rules may be a burr in the saddle of state agencies, but it’s necessary to protect Idaho citizens.