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One of the most popular charts available today tells a story: huge increases in administrative staffing, small increases in teachers and stu

Idaho's Secretary of State Phil McGrane has sent legislators a detailed memo on the implementation of such a drastic change in Idaho electio

In reality, no stores will close, no employees will be laid off, and Kroger and Albertsons are doing exactly what the government has told th

MSPC is one of just three finalists for the State Policy Network's Bob Williams Award for Outstanding Policy Achievement - the Biggest Win f

Supporters of an Idaho ballot measure that would open primaries and adopt ranked choice voting likely delivered enough signatures to the sta

Thirty-three states now have some type of school choice law on the books to empower families with limited to middle-class incomes to access

The Policy Manual is a 200-page guide filled with facts, figures, research and more than 80 recommendations that will be an invaluable tool

Declining school enrollment and budget constraints require policymakers to fundamentally rethink their approach to education - and that can

Policies matter and they have real consequence. Perhaps the starkest example of this is the ability of a citizen to vote with their feet.

A well-rounded education is about more than just test scores. Schooling has a critical role to play in nurturing an informed, tolerant and d

Imagine going to work and being forced to pay a fee from every paycheck for a service you don’t want. Frustration would be a mild...

At the end of the program, MSPC's Board of Directors will select at least one participant to receive a $5,000 scholarship.

Idaho voters could soon decide whether to overhaul the state’s primary process and adopt ranked choice voting. But even if the measure...

It's difficult to find much good news about the direction of K-12 public education.

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...

Take a glance at tax policy across the nation and you'll notice an unmistakable trend - states are lowering or doing away with their...

It's a very different story at the local level. In fact, Idaho is the least regulated state in the country.

Higher education is getting more expensive, and both taxpayers and students being saddled with the cost.

Lawmakers across the region have introduced more than 4,000 new laws in 2023 legislative sessions.

More than 400 of our closest friends joined us in Coeur d'Alene Friday for Mountain States Policy Center's first Spring Dinner.