The Blog at MSPC

We need to make sure power is reliably and economically available for families when they need it during extreme weather.

If you had these odds, you’d buy a lottery ticket. This is the week each year that we celebrate education choice. Those across the...

A new poll by Boise State University shows public support for increasing education choice options in Idaho.

While there is much to celebrate about Idaho’s recent success, one policy proposal aimed at protecting children could actually prove...

The Idaho House Judiciary, Rules and Administration committee is making quick work of House Bill 406 - legislation that "adds to existing...

A recent announcement by the Supreme Court is likely to bring some clarity to the tools local governments use in managing homeless populatio

Under the legislation, a gift card becomes state unclaimed property if it remains unclaimed for more than three years after becoming payable

State lawmakers are increasingly focused on understanding both the benefits and challenges posed by AI.

Idaho should learn from some of the legislative transparency best practices from neighboring states to help improve citizen involvement.

School district budgets are a maze of numbers and jargon that most citizens cannot understand.

I have two boys at home. I’m used to repeatedly hearing something that isn’t true, in hopes that I’ll believe it. So, I guess I shouldn’t...

Here are some of the notable fiscal pull quotes from Governor Little's address.

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Idaho State Representative Wendy Horman and Idaho State Senator Lori Den Hartog announced...

One national standard that puts parents, not the government, in the driver's seat, would be best.

Idaho Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee is hearing presentations to help shape the revenue framework for budget discussions.

A case pending before the Supreme Court of the United States has the potential to enhance the First Amendment rights of workers.

Based on the number of signatures submitted, several tax repeal proposals will likely be on the agenda this year in Washington state.

Here are MSPC’s top recommendations for lawmakers to consider.

Mountain States Policy Center – the region’s largest free market think tank – has announced three new additions to its Board of...