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Proposed housing workgroup could address Idaho’s housing attainability crisis
The Idaho Legislature has an opportunity to investigate the factors contributing to rising housing costs and limited supply. The Senate...
Feb 11, 20253 min read


Should unelected California regulators call the shot for auto rules in Washington state?
A proposal in Washington state seeks to end the delegation of rulemaking to unelected regulators in California concerning auto standards....
Feb 10, 20254 min read


Idaho lawmakers consider occupational licensing reform
Idaho legislators are adding to their impressive regulatory reform efforts with the introduction of House Bill 107 , the Occupational...
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Next steps for emergency powers reform
Though time is said to heal all wounds, the scars from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns remain fresh as the nation experienced executive...
Feb 9, 20254 min read


Idaho House passes $50 million parental choice tax credit
HB 93 would provide a $5,000 tax credit to qualifying families for educational expenses including private school tuition. Special needs stud
Feb 7, 20252 min read


Can getting rid of the U.S. Dept. of Education actually improve education?
The federal Education department employs 4,400 people and costs taxpayers about $70 billion every year - quite a large chunk of change consi
Feb 7, 20253 min read


DOGE proposed for Wyoming
As Elon Musk heads the federal government’s attack on overregulation and fiscal bloat as head of the Department of Government Efficiency...
Feb 6, 20253 min read


Montana Governor Gianforte highlights the need for additional income tax reduction
The mostly friendly state battle for tax competition and economic competitiveness is alive and well in our region. Except for some states...
Feb 6, 20252 min read


Idaho committee advances parental choice tax credit
The bill would provide a $5,000 tax credit to qualifying families for educational expenses including private school tuition. Special needs s
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Protecting kids online battles constitutional questions
Tech companies have introduced various ideas to help with the effort as well. But it should be noted that filters, blockers, and screen time
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Certificate of Need laws should be repealed
Medical Certificate of Need (CON) laws have existed since the mid-1960s. They are a classic example of government intervention and...
Feb 4, 20253 min read


New bill in Idaho would end taxpayer subsidies for teacher union activities
When using taxpayer dollars all of us want that money to be put to work in ways that best benefit our society. This is why tax resources...
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Preventing out-of-control wildfires is possible, if the government permits
Certain fuels burn hotter and faster than others, a lesson quickly taught to new firefighters. “It lights up like gasoline” was a phrase...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


President’s executive order on ed choice – a call to arms for Idaho?
The president has set the stage, the research confirms the validity of the policy, and our families have shown the need. The only thing left
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Two different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting introduced
Lawmakers in Washington State and Wyoming are taking two radically different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Washington...
Jan 30, 20254 min read


Should the "Nation's Report Card" get us grounded?
The NAEP allows a state-by-state look at the data. For Idaho, the one bright spot was that eighth grade students performed better than their
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Property tax relief needed - but local spending is the issue
The proposed tax cuts keep coming in Idaho. First, we saw the introduction of one of the largest income tax cuts in state history. Then...
Jan 29, 20253 min read


AI in America: Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
In a major move, President Trump has taken action to refocus America's path for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). By revoking...
Jan 29, 20253 min read


How the Mountain States lead on regulatory reform, and what comes next
The growing leviathan of government red tape constrains American individuals and businesses, drains taxpayer purses, stifles economic...
Jan 28, 20253 min read


Increased grocery tax credit proposed for Idaho
Purchasing food-related groceries in Idaho could soon become more affordable under a new bill introduced today. HB 61 (Food tax credits...
Jan 27, 20253 min read
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