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The Blog at MSPC

Doubling down on crazy? Washington state's costly idea for grocery bags

Just two weeks ago, the state increased the mandatory bag fee from 8 cents to 12 cents. That’s already a slap in the face to families who are being told to pay more for a product the government forced onto them—thicker plastic bags that are worse for the environment and cost more than the thin bags people used for decades.

1 day ago3 min read

Cars drive on a multi-lane bridge road, surrounded by evergreen trees. Overcast sky with a green sign for Jackson Ave, 6th Ave, East, and Downtown.

Washington Governor proposes more debt to pay for road maintenance, ferries, and yes – bike lanes

Washington already has the highest per-resident debt in the region, owing approximately $15,400 per capita, making it the 11th highest in the nation. While more maintenance and preservation dollars are needed, a significant amount would go to add-ons like bike lanes on highways in lieu of preserving the system that carries the most traffic.

1 day ago2 min read

Idaho families just sent a message too large to ignore

On day one of the application window for Idaho’s new parental choice tax credit, more than 3,300 families applied. That’s 200 per hour. Four every minute. Since the window opened at midnight, applications have poured in at a pace that’s impossible to ignore.

2 days ago2 min read

Surgeons in blue scrubs and masks perform surgery under bright lights in an operating room. Focused, sterile environment, medical setting.

Reality check: Medical outcomes in the United States

The most important aspect of a country’s health care delivery system is its responsiveness and success in treating specific diseases. When a person becomes ill, the critical issue is the medical system’s ability to reduce the morbidity and mortality of that patient.

3 days ago3 min read

Everyone wants lower credit card rates — but price controls come with a cost

The appeal is obvious: if prices are too high, force them down. Unfortunately, economics doesn’t work that way — and decades of evidence show that interest-rate caps, however well-intentioned, end up hurting the very people they’re meant to help.

3 days ago3 min read

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Property tax furor partly the fault of Montana's Constitution

One reason property taxes are a blazing issue in Montana is that the state constitution affords insufficient protection against tax hikes.

4 days ago3 min read

2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

The inaugural poll, conducted January 2–9, 2026 among 800 registered voters in Washington, shows voters focused on kitchen-table issues—particularly the economy, taxes, and state spending—while also expressing strong interest in education reforms and greater transparency in public schools.

4 days ago3 min read

2026 Idaho Poll: Voters want transparency, tax relief

As Idaho lawmakers convene for the 2026 legislative session, a new statewide poll shows voters are generally optimistic about the state’s direction but want policymakers to focus on transparency, tax relief, and regulatory reform rather than expanding government.

6 days ago2 min read

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