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Idaho Tax Commission releases state tax burden rankings
The Idaho State Tax Commission recently released its latest annual tax burden study and the findings confirm that Idaho is on the right...
Mar 26, 20254 min read


Washington lawmakers propose billions in new tax increases
The theme of the 2025 Legislative Sessions in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming has been pursuing record tax relief. The odd state out in this...
Mar 24, 20253 min read


Idaho ranks 15th in Reason’s Annual Highway Report, but authors urge caution on road and bridge spending
In its recently released “ 28th Annual Highway Report ,” the Reason Foundation ranked Idaho 15th in the nation when it comes to cost...
Mar 24, 20253 min read


The two sentence bill, and the call for school budget transparency
Idaho's state House has approved perhaps the simplest bill introduced this legislative session. The measure - House Bill 416, introduced by
Mar 21, 20252 min read


Idaho’s temporary rules may receive a Chicken Little lesson
With four little boys, I frequently discuss Chicken Little and what does and does not constitute an emergency. Sometimes the screams of...
Mar 21, 20253 min read


Improving the transparency and competitiveness of Montana’s taxes
States are in a fierce economic race for businesses and citizens to help grow their economies. Montana has been among the winners in this...
Mar 20, 20254 min read


Idaho seeks to add experienced voices to improve broadband policy
Experienced voices are critical when developing public policy, especially when we are trying to advance free market solutions. Laws...
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Property owners gain ground against squatters in Wyoming
Everyone has seen the stories. A homeowner goes on vacation only to return and find strangers in their bed and half their furnishings...
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Idaho bills would provide traditional public schools more flexibility to innovate
Having already enacted enhanced education choice options for families ( HB 93 ), Idaho lawmakers are continuing their education reform...
Mar 17, 20253 min read


Plastic bag bans don’t help the ocean - there are better solutions
We don’t want plastic in the ocean. Most plastic degrades slowly and we have all seen pictures and videos of marine life being harmed by...
Mar 13, 20254 min read


Idaho legislature adopts MSPC recommendation for Medicaid work requirements
With overwhelming support, the Idaho legislature has adopted House Bill 345 - a measure that includes work requirements for able-bodied adul
Mar 12, 20253 min read


Why the road to education choice in Idaho was so bumpy
Why, in conservative Idaho, did it take so long? Like any state, there are a variety of factors at play. The dominance of a union, apprehens
Mar 12, 20252 min read


Proposed law in Idaho would stop the practice of eliminating lanes on high-traffic roads
A new bill introduced in the Idaho Legislature would preserve mobility for most travelers in the state by eliminating “road diets” on...
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Defending our right to open government from bad actors
There are two fundamental truths about open government laws. First, it is essential for citizens to have robust and easy access to public...
Mar 10, 20254 min read


Montana celebrates a historic regulatory reform milestone
As DOGE works to streamline federal processes in D.C., Montana leaders are celebrating a historic milestone in cutting red tape. In...
Mar 7, 20253 min read


Major reforms proposed for Idaho’s childcare regulations
Childcare is an expensive cost for working families. This financial burden gets exacerbated when there isn’t adequate availability or...
Mar 6, 20253 min read


State resolutions demand federal fiscal restraints
With the federal government facing a debt of $36 trillion and realizing that 49 out of 50 states have to balance their budgets,...
Mar 6, 20254 min read


Truth in Taxation proposed in Idaho to increase property tax transparency
Though Idaho doesn't have a statewide property tax, taxpayers would have a better understanding of their local property tax burden under...
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Parents and students score big victories in Wyoming and Idaho
Parents and children are two of the biggest victors of this year’s legislative sessions in Wyoming and Idaho with strong backing from...
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Idaho legislature adopts significant income tax savings
With a veto-proof majority in the House and Senate, Idaho lawmakers have sent to the Governor HB 40 to continue the state's impressive...
Mar 4, 20252 min read
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