The Blog at MSPC

Like other states, Idaho’s transportation infrastructure is the backbone of the state’s economy. Much of Idaho’s $77.9 billion Gross...

With the action taken at Thursday’s special session of the Idaho legislature, the Gem State has joined a growing list of states that have...

Mountain States Policy Center is watching the happenings in Boise as a special session of the legislature is now underway. We'll update...

Depending on the results of Thursday's special legislative session, Idaho could be joining the “Flat Tax Revolution.” As we noted in our...

Idaho legislators meet in Boise this week to convene a special session that will lower the state's tax burden, issue tax rebates, and...

The Idaho Legislature convenes in a special session on Thursday, September 1st. Here's what we think about the proposals that will be...

We are excited today to launch the Mountain States Policy Center blog. As the organization's incoming President & CEO, I am humbled by...

Neighbors in both Washington and Idaho are dealing with a fight over an income tax. In Washington, voters have said no to an income tax...

There is no question the American economy is shrinking. Whether it has reached a recession is still a question. Technically, a recession...

While most states have ended their states of emergency, Washington State remains under emergency proclamation. Governor Jay Inslee issued...

With gas prices hitting a new record, Democratic lawmakers in Idaho have called for a suspension of the state's gas tax. The "gas tax...

Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray’s report on destroying the Snake River Dams proves it would be deadly and...

The snowpack in most of the Mountain States is healthy and, in some areas, some of the deepest in years. It's a far cry from the...