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The Blog at MSPC

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The rule of law takes a hit in Washington state with unconstitutional income tax vote

Lawmakers willfully defying a ruling they don’t like in hopes that different judges will change a century of legal precedents, against the backdrop of voters consistently rejecting income tax constitutional amendments, is a recipe for constitutional chaos.

11 hours ago4 min read

Let the cameras roll: Idaho's important step toward improved transparency

Government belongs to the people. The people don’t need permission to watch it work.

24 hours ago3 min read

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The Fast Track Permits Act could make housing more affordable and attainable in Wyoming

The Fast Track Permits Act is a great start to making housing more affordable and attainable in Wyoming. And in coming years, legislators should continue to find ways to allow more people across the income spectrum to enjoy home ownership and build generational wealth.

2 days ago2 min read

Washington legislation would target parked cars to pay for light rail cost overruns

The phrase “render unto Caesar” comes into play here, but politicians should understand that they are to represent the people of Washington state, who have said time and time again that car tabs are just too damn high.

4 days ago4 min read

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A new framework for reviewing Washington’s K–12 education mandates

If the Legislature expects results from schools, it must also regularly assess whether its own policies are clear, relevant, and properly funded.

5 days ago3 min read

Idaho online safety bill would track a child's every click

At its core, H542 does not merely regulate social media. It mandates the creation of a vast, permanent tracking system that would monitor how long every user spends online, trigger escalating identity checks, and store increasingly sensitive personal data. That should give every Idahoan pause.

5 days ago3 min read

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Wyoming legislators get serious about hospital pricing

The Wyoming Legislature is considering a bill that would require hospitals in the state to post prices. The language of SF 57 would essentially force hospitals to list prices for services and materials, which would allow patients to become informed consumers of health care.

5 days ago2 min read

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The bare necessities of emergency rule making

Idaho’s regulatory stewardship is impressive, but there is always room for improvement. HB 539 offers these favorable reforms that protect the role of the legislature and limit the ability of the executive branch to go overboard with the definition of an ‘emergency.’

6 days ago3 min read

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