The Blog at MSPC

A Montana District Court judge has temporarily blocked parts of a law passed by the state legislature to create a system of public...

“I’ve always believed that good policy is good politics,” said Otter. “I am humbled to receive this honor.”

We’ll be providing policymakers with recommendations to help sow the crop for a better agricultural climate.

President Joe Biden's 2023 Labor Day proclamation is heavy on praise for unions. But as we mark this end-of-summer holiday, the attention...

A seed is filled with unlocked potential. Add a little soil, sunlight, and water, and within days the seed begins to sprout, filling the...

As a small farmer starting from scratch, there comes a point when it is necessary to hire someone to work on your operation. A few years...

More than 60% of land in Idaho is controlled by the federal government - meaning a loss of tax revenues for local government. How much...

Farmers have the potential to thrive when they are unencumbered by excessive regulations.

We’d like to see a change to legislative rules that would require at least a 72-hour waiting period before action or hearings on bills.

As a new school year begins, don't forget to check the back to school list. Also, get to know your child's teachers and slow down in...

As gas prices surge, more drivers are looking at the electric vehicle market. Sometimes that makes economic sense, but depending on the...

Where do you go from here? Quite simply, AI is advancing at an incredibly fast rate, and it is here to stay.

The Cheyenne, Wyoming city council is considering joining a popular, but ineffective environmental fad. Lawmakers are proposing banning...

How do the legislatures in the Mountain States work? Here is the response we received from the Idaho Legislative Services Office (LSO).

Americans are feeling a pain at the pump. But who is to blame for the higher prices? Government taxes and fees can make up a significant...

Here is my interview with the Director for the Office of Budget and Program Planning (OBPP), on Montana’s fiscal process.

It's important to point out that Education Savings Accounts are not "vouchers." It's inaccurate and misleading to interchange the terms.

These principles affirm our commitment to free enterprise, free trade, free speech, strong families, balanced budgets, and the rule of law.

Who is responsible for Idaho’s water supply? A generic answer would be ‘everyone.’ A more thoughtful answer would specify policymakers...

How do the legislatures in the Mountain States work? To answer this question, we checked with legislative officials in each state.