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MSPC launches new children's book series to teach kids about free markets
MSPC launches new children's book series to teach kids about free markets
Apr 17, 20242 min read


MSPC presents the Elevation Award to the legislative champions of education reform
A crowd of nearly 600 packed the Coeur d'Alene Resort Friday night for MSPC's 2024 Spring Dinner, hearing from keynote speaker Kayleigh...
Apr 13, 20242 min read


Nearly 600 expected in Coeur d'Alene to hear from former White House Press Secretary
A sold-out crowd will pack the Coeur d'Alene Resort Friday night to hear from former White House Press Secretary, author, and current FOX...
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Announcing our 2024 Elevation Award recipients: The legislative champions of education reform
Mountain States Policy Center is proud to announce the recipients of our 2024 Elevation Award: the legislators in Montana and Idaho who have
Mar 14, 20242 min read


MSPC announces blockbuster lineup for 2024 Fall Dinner & Anniversary Gala
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott will join former Congressman Trey Gowdy at its Fall Dinner and Anniversary Gala in Boise this fall.
Feb 12, 20242 min read


New year brings new faces to MSPC's Board of Directors
Mountain States Policy Center – the region’s largest free market think tank – has announced three new additions to its Board of...
Dec 28, 20233 min read


Training and inspiring the next generation of free market leaders
At the end of the program, MSPC's Board of Directors will select at least one participant to receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Dec 26, 20231 min read


Trey Gowdy to keynote MSPC's 2024 Fall Dinner & Anniversary Gala
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) announced today former Congressman and FOX News host Trey Gowdy will be the keynote speaker at its...
Nov 26, 20233 min read


MSPC launches first research center focused on technology & innovation
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – the region’s top source for free market policy – announced today the launch of its first research...
Nov 6, 20231 min read


MSPC Board of Directors elects new leadership
Consistent with the requirements in its bylaws, the Board of Directors of the nation’s fastest-growing free market think tank has elected...
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Carson, Strassel pack house for MSPC’s inaugural Boise dinner
More than 500 packed the Boise Centre on Friday night at Mountain States Policy Center’s first annual Boise dinner.
Oct 7, 20231 min read


Former Idaho Governor Butch Otter named recipient of MSPC Elevation Award
“I’ve always believed that good policy is good politics,” said Otter. “I am humbled to receive this honor.”
Sep 6, 20232 min read


New look, same commitment
As we prepare to celebrate our one-year anniversary, we're updating the organization with a new, more modern look.
Jul 6, 20231 min read


Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany to Speak at MSPC Spring Dinner in Coeur d'Alene
Former White House Press Secretary, author and current Fox News Host Kayleigh McEnany will be the keynote speaker at our 2024 Spring Dinner.
Jun 12, 20231 min read


Introducing Sebastian Griffin: MSPC's New Marketing and Communications Coordinator
The nation’s fastest-growing free market think tank – Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – is delighted to announce that Boise State...
May 18, 20232 min read


MSPC's Spring Dinner: A Resounding Success Leaves Attendees in Awe
More than 400 of our closest friends joined us in Coeur d'Alene Friday for Mountain States Policy Center's first Spring Dinner.
Apr 28, 20231 min read


MSPC welcomes top research analyst as VP and Director of Research
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – added to its staff today with the hiring of Jason Mercier as Vice President & Director of Research.
Apr 25, 20232 min read


The launch of "Education Choice Improves Outcomes"
It's an important day across the mountain states. Not only are legislative sessions opening in Idaho and Washington, but MSPC is...
Jan 9, 20231 min read


A year-end message from our President
MSPC President Chris Cargill details the organization's success in 2022 and looks forward to the new year.
Dec 31, 20221 min read


"We're in the ideas business"
The nation’s newest free-market think tank is now open following today’s launch of Mountain States Policy Center in Boise. “The eyes of...
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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