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The Blog at MSPC
Idaho supports the vital economic and environmental importance of the Snake River dams
This is a joint MSPC op-ed with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (Idaho).
Jul 23, 20233 min read
More property tax relief possible this year in Idaho
Now the focus will shift to local governments and if they allow taxpayers to receive the full amount of property tax relief.
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Twitter vs. Threads: A Clash with a Free Market impact
Two prominent figures in the tech world, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, have launched their own social media brands.
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Why the NEA's federal charter needs to be updated
This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin is expected to introduce the "STUDENT" act - a measure that seeks to reform the...
Jul 19, 20233 min read
Idaho’s fiscal process – An interview with the Division of Financial Management
We are currently reviewing the fiscal process in the Mountain States to provide a resource comparing Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming
Jul 18, 20233 min read
Definitions for MSPC frequently used terms
To help provide context for our recommendations and analysis, here is a description of what these terms mean.
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Is it possible to "disagree passionately without destroying"?
The Governors of Utah and Colorado are very different. One is a Republican and member of the LDS Church, the other is a Jewish Democrat...
Jul 16, 20231 min read
Power to the people, via the legislative branch
There’s a reason it comes first. Article One, Section One of the U.S. Constitution says, “all legislative powers shall be vested in a...
Jul 11, 20233 min read
An income tax on capital gains won’t bring Wyoming revenue stability
Imposing taxes on capital gains income is not a recipe for predictable state revenue.
Jul 10, 20232 min read
The sage grouse stand-off continues in the West
A standoff in the American west is occurring between two iconic symbols - ranchers and the Greater sage grouse.
Jul 7, 20233 min read
Tax relief (and increases) in the Mountain States
Taxes continue to be reduced in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming while Washington is taking the opposite approach.
Jul 7, 20232 min read
New look, same commitment
As we prepare to celebrate our one-year anniversary, we're updating the organization with a new, more modern look.
Jul 6, 20231 min read
The Supreme Court case that could hold Congress more accountable
Chevron has tipped the scales in the government’s favor, causing an imbalance in the delicate powers of our American governmental system.
Jun 30, 20233 min read
What the latest data tells us about education choice
As lawmakers in various states continue to debate several ideas for expanding education choice options for families, cumulative research...
Jun 29, 20233 min read
A declaration for self-governance heard around the world
Our republic is worth keeping but its future depends on all of us working together to protect it.
Jun 28, 20233 min read
Six years after the end of "net neutrality" - the sky didn't fall
They predicted the internet would slow down. Some said the internet would end. Neither has happened.
Jun 27, 20232 min read
Snake River dams debate set to flow at local Congressional Field Hearing
Removing the Snake River dams would literally require an act of Congress. Such approval is highly unlikely.
Jun 23, 20234 min read
"Alarming" assessment data shows biggest declines ever recorded for 13-year-olds
The latest National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) data for the 2022-23 school year show continuing impacts of the COVID...
Jun 23, 20232 min read
State Attorneys General remind the federal government about importance of federalism
The proposed changes to the federal rule-making process need a rewrite to embrace the constitutional promise of federalism.
Jun 22, 20233 min read
Don’t sour on the next generation of entrepreneurs
Occasionally there is a great story about lemons, lemonade, balance sheets, and encouraging kids to become entrepreneurs.
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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