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Data centers aren’t draining the Mountain West
Data centers have the potential to be an economic boon to the regions in which they are built, along with laying the groundwork for advances in medicine, national defense, and other research. Slowing data center development must be done based on local context, including the consumption levels of the data center and regional water availability.
Jun 153 min read


Does higher spending increase student outcomes?
Just as low-quality steel will lead to a lower quality chassis of a car, poorly educated American workers will lead to a drop in quality of
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Occupational license reform will help the trades in Idaho
Licensure raises the price of entry into the trades’ labor market, artificially limiting the number of people who can enter it. Given the ever-important need for skilled laborers in the trades, this is a big concern. The research shows that Idaho has the ability to lower its licensure requirements without significant harm, and therefore should do so.
Nov 7, 20253 min read


Lessons from downwinders: Why government transparency is crucial for public trust
Today, miners are well informed about the risks surrounding uranium mining, and many steps are taken to protect workers from its effects.
Jul 11, 20253 min read
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