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Analysis: Idaho tax cuts led to increase in state tax revenue
Over the past decade, Idaho lawmakers steadily reduced the state’s top income tax rate—from 7.4% in 2014 to a flat 5.3% today. Critics warned of budget shortfalls, underfunded services, and fiscal instability. Instead, Idaho is collecting more revenue than ever.
4 days ago3 min read
Montana ends its legislative session with major income tax relief
The 2025 Legislative Session is officially over in Montana. Lawmakers in the Treasure State focused on several priorities during their time in Helena, including record income tax relief, reducing business costs with unemployment insurance reform, and clarifying environmental laws in response to court rulings.
May 2, 20253 min read
Montana and Idaho join the “record” tax cut club while Washington imposes a “historic” tax increase
If there was a theme for the 2025 Legislative Sessions in our region, it was major tax changes. On the negative side of the ledger are the “historic” tax increases rammed through in Washington state. On the positive side are the “record” tax cuts enacted in Idaho and Montana. Consider these regional headlines from the past month:
Apr 28, 20253 min read
Idaho House Speaker named Elevation Award recipient
The award is the highest honor of MSPC, given to the individual(s) who advance free market solutions and ideas.
Apr 12, 20251 min read
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