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The Blog at MSPC
Who is the government protecting by blocking Kroger-Albertsons?
The slogan of the Federal Trade Commission is “protecting America’s consumers.” But the decision by the FTC to block the merger of...
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Cracking open the cause for skyrocketing egg prices
You may need to break a few eggs to make an omelet but the yolk from bad policies can spoil the meal for everyone.
Feb 26, 20244 min read
More than 80% support a Public School Transparency Act
School district budgets can be a maze of numbers and jargon that most citizens cannot easily understand. Even some lawmakers have...
Feb 22, 20242 min read
Income tax ban ballot measure to be heard by Washington lawmakers
Washington voters have overwhelmingly rejected an income tax the last 10 straight times it was on the ballot.
Feb 22, 20242 min read
Bringing transparency to the cost of college with a Career Transparency Act
Policymakers may not be able to control all college costs, but they can help inform better career and financial decisions by students.
Feb 22, 20243 min read
Taxpayer refund/settlement checks should not include political messaging
The practice of including political messaging on taxpayer refund checks should be discontinued.
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Idaho, Wyoming take aim at local and federal agency overreach
Administrative agencies need to be kept in check. Elected legislators are just the folks to do it.
Feb 20, 20243 min read
Content filter bills could be legislating into a false sense of security, and a lawsuit
The Idaho House now has a bill that would require manufacturers of smartphones and tablets to enable content filters for children. SB...
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Idaho Senate Bill 1273 would authorize a statewide voters’ guide
A recent Boise State University poll found strong public support for Idaho to provide a voters’ guide.
Feb 15, 20243 min read
Focusing education funding on outcomes
The state of Idaho has followed a national trend in increasing the amount of state funding going to K-12 public schools. In fact, over...
Feb 14, 20242 min read
Several Idaho Senate resolutions call for attention on the national debt
It is clear that Congress is not capable of enacting the reforms needed to change the course of runaway federal spending.
Feb 14, 20243 min read
Paying unemployment benefits to striking workers is poor public policy
Washington State Legislators worked through the night Monday to pass a controversial bill that would allow unemployment benefits to be...
Feb 13, 20241 min read
New education choice bill introduced in Wyoming
Wyoming lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would bring additional education choice options to the Cowboy State. HB 0166 is a...
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Idaho Senate Joint Memorial 103 opposes breaching the Snake River Dams
A new Senate Joint Memorial has been introduced by several lawmakers to oppose breaching the Snake River dams.
Feb 13, 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
Details on the new income tax reduction and school construction proposal for Idaho
A major new tax relief and school facilities funding bill has been proposed in Idaho.
Feb 8, 20244 min read
Good policy for the win: Idaho Supreme Court declares Legislature the final authority on agency rule-making
Legislative oversight of rules may be a burr in the saddle of state agencies, but it’s necessary to protect Idaho citizens.
Feb 8, 20244 min read
Idaho House Local Government Committee unanimously moves home equity theft reform bill
MSPC is grateful and excited for the opportunity to contribute to the needed policy solutions around ending home equity theft in Idaho.
Feb 7, 20243 min read
The good and the bad of Artificial Intelligence and elections
AI is neither good nor bad but is a tool that can be used for great benefit or harm.
Feb 6, 20243 min read
Those opposing education reform are on wrong side of history
The future of the country is eager for change, whether the education establishment likes it or not.
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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