The Blog at MSPC

When taxpayers provide their hard-earned dollars to government officials, they are doing so in hopes of receiving a tangible outcome for...

A well-rounded education is about more than just test scores. Schooling has a critical role to play in nurturing an informed, tolerant and d

Imagine going to work and being forced to pay a fee from every paycheck for a service you don’t want. Frustration would be a mild...

A trend. A fad. Feel-good legislation. Call plastic bag bans whatever you want, just don’t call them effective environmental policy.

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

The decision not to impose Universal Service fees on internet service represents a win for the preservation of free market practices.

On the one hand, policymakers, activists, school leaders and even those running for office say they are in favor of education choice. On the

Note: This is a joint Mountain States Policy Center op-ed with U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson (Idaho) American farmers feel like the...

The annual “Rich States, Poor States” report produced by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) shows Idaho ranking 2nd for...

States cannot fall back on their Blaine Amendments to justify prohibitions on public funding of schools solely due to their religion.

Protecting the Snake River dams and other federal water infrastructure is pivotal to the Northwest. We must remain dam strong for the benefi

Teenagers are spending more time online than ever before, raising concerns among parents and lawmakers. As a parent of teenagers myself,...

Americans should have the right to know prices for their medical care.

Studies continue to show that public charter schools are making a positive difference in students' lives.

The Sawtooth Leadership Academy is a project of Mountain States Policy Center. The yearly, limited enrollment and no-cost program is...

AI holds the potential to revolutionize public administration for the betterment of society.

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote Thursday to reinstate net neutrality rules for the internet, even though the...

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

By embracing baseload sources like natural gas, hydro, and nuclear these states can continue towards a more prosperous and resilient future.

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