The Blog at MSPC

Is the cost of college worth it? Has the political environment at large universities driven students away? The data shows dramatic...

As the success of education choice expansion becomes more clear, additional states are stepping up to offer families more options. Joined...

The future of employment will undeniably require knowledge of AI.

Like it or not, regulations play a role in our everyday lives. Some dictate where and how we can eat. Others place restrictions on what we c

Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) announced today former Congressman and FOX News host Trey Gowdy will be the keynote speaker at its...

This Thanksgiving, pile on an extra helping of sweet potatoes and enjoy a third round of turkey because the total cost of the meal is...

Students in Wyoming could be a small step closer to having more education options. The state's Joint Education Committee has approved...

In this month's off-year general election, there's one thing Idaho and Washington had in common - voter turnout was dismal. But there's...

In the midst of a housing shortage, permitting delays intensify scarcity and add unneeded costs.

Before you head over to the produce department and grab a few tomatoes to hurl in my direction, hear me out: the Albertsons-Kroger merger...

Here are some of the considerations that shape Idaho's approach to managing federal aid for broadband expansion.

68% of Texas voters approved the wealth tax ban and 60% of Colorado voters told state officials not to mess with the required tax refunds.

Lawmakers should amend their rules to require at least 3-day public notice of the bills to be heard at public hearings.

Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – the region’s top source for free market policy – announced today the launch of its first research...

Utah State Representative Candice Pierucci first took her seat in the Utah Legislature in 2019 - when she was just 27 years old. Four...

The lesson for policymakers is that there’s more to tax policy, a truckload more.

Who should decide how public land is developed in Idaho – local elected officials or unelected bureaucrats in Washington D.C.?

Consistent with the requirements in its bylaws, the Board of Directors of the nation’s fastest-growing free market think tank has elected...

These policy treats will be more effective than full-sized candy bars (and cheaper too).

When the federal government decided to get even more involved in health care, numerous promises were made about the price you would pay and