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MEDIA ARCHIVE - 2025

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An organization confident in its research and recommendations will always be available for media discussions. As such, Mountain States Policy Center staff are available for interviews, editorial board meetings and more. Mountain States Policy Center will also provide frequent, complimentary columns and opinion-editorials to newspapers across the region, as well as guest commentary on radio & television at any time. Please let us know if you are interested in this service.

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We should empower Idaho’s self-employed workforce with portable benefits
YAHOO NEWS
11-20-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/empower-idaho-self-employed-workforce-110035039.html
Washington employers are sounding the alarm. Will lawmakers listen?
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
11-21-25
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article313003941.html
Washington employers are sounding the alarm. Will lawmakers listen?
TRI-CITY HERALD
11-21-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article313003941.html
Who’s who in the HB 93 lawsuit? Meet the plaintiffs and defendants
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
11-20-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/school-choice/whos-who-in-the-hb-93-lawsuit-meet-the-plaintiffs-and-defendants/
We should empower Idaho’s self-employed workforce with portable benefits
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
11-20-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/11/20/we-should-empower-idahos-self-employed-workforce-with-portable-benefits/
Parents will always triumph over agitators
IDAHO POST REGISTER
11-19-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-parents-will-always-triumph-over-agitators/article_b80d470b-7dd2-4837-a83f-6ce70c7efe12.html
Washington employers are sounding the alarm. Will lawmakers listen?
EVERETT POST
11-18-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-washington-employers-are-sounding-the-alarm-will-lawmakers-listen/
Washington employers are sounding the alarm. Will lawmakers listen?
CENTER SQUARE
11-18-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_e54be226-7ca4-4808-9a18-2fb4824276f2.html?a
Idaho should embrace performance-based funding for higher education
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
11-17-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/idaho-should-embrace-performance-based-funding-for-higher-education/
The tsunami under the calm
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
11-14-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-the-tsunami-under-the-calm/article_0dc0b6c9-9f5f-4d99-82af-3595c7c5f929.amp.html
City governments should stay out of the grocery market
EVERETT HERALD
11-15-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-city-governments-should-stay-out-of-the-grocery-market/
MSPC amicus brief filed in support of Idaho's parental choice tax credit
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
11-14-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/free/opinoin-mspc-amicus-brief-filed-in-support-of-idahos-parental-choice-tax-credit/article_c85ebcb4-c49c-478a-a3c0-3ed94d1432b2.html
Occupational license reform will help the trades in Idaho
IDAHO STATEJOURNAL
11-14-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/opinion/opinion-occupational-license-reform-will-help-the-trades-in-idaho/article_976b7721-0387-4b85-aa65-a57721a491ef.html
Loving parents will always triumph over angry agitators
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
11-14-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/loving-parents-will-always-triumph-over-angry-agitators/
This bipartisan proposal is a logical step to improve Medicare solvency
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
11-13-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/stark-this-bipartisan-proposal-is-a-logical-step-to-improve-medicare-solvency/article_1a76969e-e7c9-4fcb-aa17-47eac94ed7ee.html?utm_source=wte&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
MSPC amicus brief filed in support of Idaho’s parental choice tax credit
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
11-11-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/mspc-amicus-brief-filed-in-support-of-idahos-parental-choice-tax-credit/
Income tax proposals just won’t die in Washington state
WASHINGTON TIMES
11-10-25
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/10/income-tax-proposals-wont-die-washington-state/
A Boise State public records request leads to a rare, costly court dispute
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
11-10-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/a-boise-state-public-records-request-leads-to-a-rare-and-costly-court-dispute/
Legislators should end judicial deference to state agencies in Wyoming
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
11-6-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-legislators-should-end-judicial-deference-to-state-agencies-in-wyoming/article_b893e8d0-1166-4660-a1c7-a2802e59afa9.html
Like a monster movie, state income tax rises from grave
EVERETT HERALD
11-8-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-like-a-monster-movie-state-income-tax-rises-from-grave/
Improving Medicare solvency
MISSOULIAN
11-6-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_905197ca-7ebf-4b80-b0ad-b338910d09b0.html
Improving Medicare solvency
MONTANA STANDARD
11-6-25
https://mtstandard.com/opinion/column/article_04bd98cb-2042-55c9-9fdf-22eaf81a2988.html
Oh, the absurdity – government-run grocery stores are laughable
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
11-7-25
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/nov/07/chris-gargill-oh-the-absurdity-government-run-groc/
Important dates for the Parental Choice Tax Credit program
IDAHO POST REGISTER
11-5-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-important-dates-for-the-parental-choice-tax-credit-program/article_f51a0f15-5682-46e6-b5fb-1882ebf37f6a.html
Income tax proposals won’t die in Washington State
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
11-5-25
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/nov/05/jason-mercier-income-tax-proposals-wont-die-in-was/
MSPC provides digital safety keynote address at Idaho Department of Education conference
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
11-4-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/mspc-provides-digital-safety-keynote-address-at-idaho-department-of-education-conference/
Income tax proposals won’t die in Washington state. They should
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
11-4-25
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article312755900.html
Income tax proposals won't die in Washington state. They should
TRI-CITY HERALD
11-4-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article312755900.html
Income tax proposals won't die in Washington state
CHRONICLE
11-2-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-income-tax-proposals-wont-die-in-washington-state,390253
Income tax proposals won’t die in Washington state
AOL
10-31-25
https://www.aol.com/articles/op-ed-income-tax-proposals-173300428.html
Income tax proposals won’t die in Washington state
CENTER SQUARE
10-31-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_9b6bcfb7-c043-430d-a18a-e20f2116e1e4.html?a
Idaho cities are experimenting with AI tools to improve services
IDAHO POST REGISTER
10-31-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-idaho-cities-are-experimenting-with-ai-tools-to-improve-services/article_7377403c-8310-4555-8c52-9667d16086be.html
Moody’s reaffirms Idaho’s strong credit rating
IDAHO POST REGISTER
10-29-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-moody-s-reaffirms-idaho-s-strong-credit-rating/article_9243329e-8b67-487e-9275-d212a66bc45d.html
How to reform Wyoming’s property tax to protect taxpayers and services
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
10-22-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-how-to-reform-wyoming-s-property-tax-to-protect-taxpayers-and-services/article_dd276cd4-8e70-497e-b6ee-7ae292a1f1ef.html?utm_source=wte&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Idaho's economic strength is showing
CDA PRESS
10-26-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/oct/26/sunday-edit-idahos-economic-stren/
HB 93 critics overwhelm town hall for tax credit applicants
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
10-23-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/school-choice/hb-93-critics-overwhelm-town-hall-for-tax-credit-applicants/
Time for every government meeting on camera
IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS
10-22-25
https://www.idahocountyfreepress.com/opinion/guest-column-time-for-every-government-meeting-on-camera/article_ad5ef46c-49f3-468f-82a9-a0f61acc2627.html
How to reform Wyoming's property tax to protect taxpayers and services
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
10-21-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_7f401e46-8024-4a0d-98e2-3a166da3d5bd.html
Carson to Speak Nov. 6
BIG SKY BUSINESS JOURNAL
10-21-25
http://bigskybusinessjournal.com/2025/10/21/carson-to-speak-nov-6/
‘Outlook remains stable’: Moody’s reaffirms Idaho’s strong credit rating
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
10-20-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/10/20/outlook-remains-stable-moodys-reaffirms-idahos-strong-credit-rating/
Fox Pundit holds flashlight for Idaho conservatives
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
10-17-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-fox-pundit-holds-flashlight-for-idaho-conservatives/article_0dfc9e1e-e133-4eec-89d9-cce04f5e5cf4.html
Idaho cities are experimenting, AI tools to improve services
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
10-18-25
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/article_692812b2-19eb-4a01-910b-45bc9316b7e9.html
How to reform the property tax to protect taxpayers and services
INDEPENDENT RECORD
10-18-25
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_e86b8a29-717d-5699-a7b6-c0503c2797ef.html
Community talks education tax credit at Coeur d'Alene town hall
KREM 2
10-17-25
https://www.krem.com/article/news/education/education-tax-credit-coeur-dalene-town-hall/293-38373371-bda5-4403-8b79-0d46a84a1b23
Moody’s reaffirms Idaho’s strong credit rating
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
10-17-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-moody-s-reaffirms-idaho-s-strong-credit-rating/article_d88f3ec1-26f6-41fb-95e8-b1112ef336e1.html
Idaho powering up nuclear efforts
IDAHO POST REGISTER
10-15-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-idaho-powering-up-nuclear-efforts/article_ab3a41e3-ec26-48a8-ab03-58bfb32d7cc1.html
'Parental Choice' town hall on Wednesday
CDA PRESS
10-14-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/oct/14/parental-choice-town-hall-on-wednesday/
Montana is on the correct track for Medicaid reform
DAILY INTER LAKE
10-12-25
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/oct/12/montana-is-on-the-correct-track-for-medicaid-reform/
State’s new digital ad tax complicated, sloppy and iffy
EVERETT HERALD
10-11-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-states-new-digital-ad-tax-complicated-sloppy-and-iffy/
Idaho is powering up its nuclear efforts to fill the energy demands of the future
YAHOO NEWS
10-12-25
http://Idaho is powering up its nuclear efforts to fill the energy demands of the future
Idaho is powering up its nuclear efforts
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
10-12-25
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/article_d57a2a3c-a3ba-4d5b-ae36-70023edb5935.html
Idaho is powering up its nuclear efforts to fill the energy demands of the future
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
10-10-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/10/10/idaho-is-powering-up-its-nuclear-efforts-to-fill-the-energy-demands-of-the-future/
Wyoming is overexposed to impacts of a changing federal budget
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
10-9-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-wyoming-is-overexposed-to-impacts-of-a-changing-federal-budget/article_bdde0a04-4d99-45ec-a035-1ce8d7713a7b.html?utm_source=wte&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Idaho has sound fiscal policy while Washington’s budget is in danger
YAHOO FINANCE
10-7-25
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/idaho-sound-fiscal-policy-while-120000639.html
Tax Commission shares key dates, requirements for private education tax credit
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
10-8-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/tax-commission-shares-key-dates-requirements-for-private-education-tax-credit/
Supporters defend Idaho's new school choice law amid backlash
BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO
10-7-25
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/idaho-matters/2025-10-07/supporters-idahos-school-choice-backlash
Idaho has sound fiscal policy while Washington’s budget is in danger
TRI-CITY HERALD
10-7-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article312403119.html
Idaho has sound fiscal policy while Washington’s budget is in danger
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
10-7-25
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article312403119.html
Idaho has sound fiscal policy while Washington’s budget is in danger
IDAHO STATESMAN
10-7-25
https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article312403119.html
Washington state budget is now negative by $421 million
IDAHO POST REGISTER
10-3-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-washington-state-budget-is-now-negative-by-421-million/article_3fc59b25-4960-4575-9f48-61706ce2be06.html
Shutdown brinkmanship has got to go
IDAHO MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
10-1-25
https://www.mtexpress.com/opinion/guest_opinions/shutdown-brinkmanship-has-got-to-go/article_737382a5-1fee-4ab3-b3d5-247d9b2d1078.html
Washington state's digital ad tax is unwise, discriminatory and illegal
CHRONICLE
10-1-25
https://chronline.com/stories/commentary-washington-states-digital-ad-tax-is-unwise-discriminatory-and-illegal,388317
Moscow uses taxpayer money to sue taxpayers
IDAHO POST REGISTER
10-1-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-moscow-uses-taxpayer-money-to-sue-taxpayers/article_55fd6599-1ce2-4d53-8c33-9d8d8a0a043b.html
Wes Moore’s First Budget Depends On Tax Recently Struck Down In Court
FORBES
9-30-25
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickgleason/2025/09/30/wes-moores-first-budget-depends-on-a-tax-recently-struck-down/
A lawsuit fighting ed choice could unleash tax chaos in Idaho
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
9-30-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/a-lawsuit-fighting-ed-choice-could-unleash-tax-chaos-in-idaho/
WA state proving that you can't tax your way to prosperity
DAILY WORLD
9-30-25
https://www.thedailyworld.com/opinion/wa-state-proving-that-you-cant-tax-your-way-to-prosperity/
Washington’s digital ad tax is unwise, discriminatory and illegal
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
9-30-25
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article312310037.html
Washington’s digital ad tax is unwise, discriminatory and illegal
TRI-CITY HERALD
9-30-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article312310037.html
Washington’s digital ad tax is unwise, discriminatory and illegal
CENTER SQUARE
9-29-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_24113820-6fb9-41aa-8cc8-ed81e7ab9a3e.html
Washington state proving that you can’t tax your way to prosperity
TRI-CITY HERALD
9-27-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article312274330.html
Washington takes wrong track after poor revenue report
EVERETT HERALD
9-27-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-washington-takes-wrong-track-after-poor-revenue-report/
Choice and common schools: Constitution allows us to do both
IDAHO POST REGISTER
9-27-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-choice-and-common-schools-constitution-allows-us-to-do-both/article_1e635862-b8cb-4604-967c-0b3c6ed56dec.amp.html
Federal government shutdown brinkmanship has got to go
YAHOO NEWS
9-27-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/federal-government-shutdown-brinkmanship-got-100004146.html
Federal government shutdown brinkmanship has got to go
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
9-27-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/09/27/federal-government-shutdown-brinkmanship-has-got-to-go/
Federal government shutdown brinkmanship has got to go
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
9-26-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-federal-government-shutdown-brinkmanship-has-got-to-go/article_a4d6c3e4-bd57-41c6-ac03-ea7a736f6856.html
Washington state budget is now negative by $421 million
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
9-26-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-washington-state-budget-is-now-negative-by-421-million/article_e07635a1-01a5-4c0c-b237-3d2eafb92b0f.html
Next steps for ensuring a safe online experience for our children
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
9-26-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-next-steps-for-ensuring-a-safe-online-experience-for-our-children/article_c3ad290c-4c96-436c-88d2-1bab298b8376.html
Choice and common schools: The Constitution allows us to do both
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
9-26-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-choice-and-common-schools-the-constitution-allows-us-to-do-both/article_70de0d9d-0aa6-4a0a-9c7f-a02aa95d7b76.html
Chris Cargill on Education Choice Lawsuit
NEWSTALK 107.9
9-24-25
https://newstalk1079.com/interview-chris-cargill-on-education-choice-lawsuit/
Washington state budget is now negative by $421 million
EVERETT POST
9-23-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-washington-state-budget-is-now-negative-by-421-million/
Choice and common schools: The Constitution allows us to do both
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
9-24-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/choice-and-common-schools-the-constitution-allows-us-to-do-both/
Balancing innovation and consumer protection in AI data centers
IDAHO POST REGISTER
9-24-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-balancing-innovation-and-consumer-protection-in-ai-data-centers/article_62b4e380-6991-4df4-9a9f-5456052b313a.html
Washington state budget is now negative by $421 million
CHRONICLE
9-23-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-washington-state-budget-is-now-negative-by-421-million,387766
Washington state budget is now negative by $421 million
CENTER SQUARE
9-23-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_a168bf1e-781a-418a-a6a7-dfbc12d20567.html?a
Next steps for ensuring a safe online experience for our children
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
9-23-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/next-steps-for-ensuring-a-safe-online-experience-for-our-children/
‘Take a stand’: To fight Idaho’s ‘vouchers’ bill, one school district sued
IDAHO STATESMAN
9-23-25
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article312212379.html
Moscow School District’s lawsuit doesn’t stand up for students
LEWISTON TRIBUNE
9-23-25
https://www.lmtribune.com/opinion/moscow-school-districts-lawsuit-doesnt-stand-up-for-students-20433352
Federal government shutdown brinkmanship has got to go
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
9-22-25
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/article_2e411ed8-d32f-4008-b88f-b663254aa3bb.html#tracking-source=mp-opinion
Moscow school district uses taxpayer money... to sue taxpayers
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
9-19-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-moscow-school-district-uses-taxpayer-money-to-sue-taxpayers/article_b42cb3b6-0a19-4e8d-9b6b-85d4f315197d.html
Theatrics of Congress' shutdown brinkmanship must end
EVERETT HERALD
9-20-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-theatrics-of-congress-shutdown-brinkmanship-must-end/
Moscow school district sues taxpayers over education choice
IDAHO STATESMAN
9-20-25
https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article312162820.html
Moscow school district uses taxpayer money — to sue taxpayers
YAHOO NEWS
9-20-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/moscow-school-district-uses-taxpayer-100000107.html
Moscow School District not paying for HB 93 lawsuit, superintendent says
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
9-19-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/moscow-school-district-not-paying-for-hb-93-lawsuit-superintendent-says/
Public lands need protection and future flexibility
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
9-19-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-public-lands-need-protection-and-future-flexibility/article_3c4edf1a-da5e-4f6d-923c-0c269bd7a4d6.html
Montana is on the correct track for Medicaid reform
MONTANA STANDARD
9-18-25
https://mtstandard.com/opinion/column/article_8d39c9e5-15f3-50f5-a842-110b34494fc5.html
Idaho activists sue taxpayers and target children: Six takeaways
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
9-19-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/idaho-activists-sue-taxpayers-and-target-children-six-takeaways/
Analysis: Private school tax credit lawsuit is a throwback to Idaho’s school facilities case
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
9-18-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/analysis-private-school-tax-credit-lawsuit-is-a-throwback-to-idahos-school-facilities-case/
Montana is on the correct track for Medicaid reform
INDEPENDENT RECORD
9-18-25
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_a0f74217-88ba-5516-8e27-a6d34c1817f0.html
Montana is on the correct track for Medicaid reform
BILLINGS GAZETTE
9-18-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_0b859719-365b-5749-b3bd-82aff90f5d69.html
Montana is on the correct track for Medicaid reform
MISSOULIAN
9-18-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_682534d4-5a08-4acc-a6f6-bad38942dbfe.html
Montana is on the correct track for Medicaid reform
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
9-18-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/stark-montana-is-on-the-correct-track-for-medicaid-reform/article_51e8dd42-7dc2-4ff7-a2a9-b9f8d49602c1.html
Public school advocates sue to block private school subsidy law
BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO
9-17-25
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/law-justice/2025-09-17/idaho-school-voucher-lawsuit?fbclid=IwY2xjawM4JlRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZM2dpWDZxZjVab2c5TWJBAR4Am9gD3vHD07fRnZ1Zt7C6drikz1UUJFA85DwXPYu-iZSzP9iXDV38YNOQ3A_aem_goDZGeiNW3RYeDgUeLCC7g
Moscow school district uses taxpayer money… to sue taxpayers
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
9-17-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/moscow-school-district-uses-taxpayer-money-to-sue-taxpayers/
Time for every meeting on camera
IDAHO POST REGISTER
9-17-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-time-for-every-meeting-on-camera/article_2a8b7e0e-1452-4613-9755-723fbed0340b.html
Sound Transit $35B cost overrun calls for state audit
EVERETT HERALD
9-13-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-sound-transit-35b-cost-overrun-calls-for-state-audit/
How AI can help take regulatory reforms to the next level
CENTER SQUARE
9-12-25
http://How AI can help take regulatory reforms to the next level
Public lands need protection and future flexibility
HERALD REVIEW
9-10-25
https://www.myheraldreview.com/opinion/commentary/public-lands-need-protection-and-future-flexibility/article_8c099f44-fc22-4da3-9368-19fa5bbad2a6.html
Cost for Seattle’s Sound Transit rail program balloons to $185 billion
YAHOO NEWS
9-10-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/op-ed-cost-seattle-sound-174400929.html
‘Workforce housing’ fees make homes more expensive for everyone
RIVERTON RANGER
9-10-25
https://rivertonranger.com/opinion/workforce-housing-fees-make-homes-more-expensive-for-everyone/article_c499f7a5-b837-4139-89b0-dde8c0ab08da.html
‘Workforce housing’ fees make homes more expensive for everyone
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
9-11-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_7057c43d-14aa-405f-9738-1bb863e118bb.html
Cost for Seattle’s Sound Transit rail program balloons to $185 billion
CENTER SQUARE
9-10-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_7991ba79-9c07-4a44-a035-b1e8ba237ade.html?a
‘Workforce housing’ fees make homes more expensive for everyone
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
9-10-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-workforce-housing-fees-make-homes-more-expensive-for-everyone/article_c4ec883c-2fd5-4d46-8581-9fef6ca47fe3.html
New federal school choice law a breakthrough for Washington children
TRI-CITY HERALD
9-9-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article312026149.html
Blue state governors face decision on new federal school choice program
LION
9-8-25
https://readlion.com/blue-state-governors-face-decision-on-new-federal-school-choice-program/
Public lands need protection and future flexibility
CENTER SQUARE
9-8-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_2f5f7870-35dd-4770-a470-255324df4e06.html?a
From Jerome to your town: Time for every meeting on camera
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
9-6-25
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/article_87ce333c-a343-4c75-b59b-09bc8afd0aa6.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
Governors should opt-in to school choice scholarships
EVERETT HERALD
9-6-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-governors-should-opt-in-to-school-choice-scholarships/
Balancing innovation and consumer protection in AI data centers
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
9-5-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-balancing-innovation-and-consumer-protection-in-ai-data-centers/article_26efd012-349f-4144-bf11-413c693d0bb2.html
Time for every meeting to be on camera
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
9-5-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-from-jerome-to-your-town-time-for-every-meeting-to-be-on-camera/article_878ecbe2-4c8e-4a3f-981c-73d28fb42571.html
New federal school choice law is a historic breakthrough for children
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
9-5-25
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/sep/05/peter-murphy-and-jason-mercier-new-federal-school-/
New federal school choice law is a historic breakthrough for children
INDEPENDENT RECORD
9-4-25
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_cbf48953-b61c-55ba-a47e-ac3da168b70c.html
New federal school choice law is a historic breakthrough for children
BILLINGS GAZETTE
9-4-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_bf28ca32-4c6d-5c54-a810-db7bf4d26412.html
New federal school choice law is a historic breakthrough for children
MISSOULIAN
9-4-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_3407b9a0-c60b-422d-ba99-9798f6b2e68e.html
From Jerome to your town: It’s time for every public meeting in Idaho to be on camera
YAHOO NEWS
9-3-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/jerome-town-time-every-public-100051836.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGH9luX4dEhUY71EHh1yfpVAyrjMyPj-1QQxRStvBD4iTtlA66R9gEwqJAV0dd9O3pCfBZ5Zj3usYSqHx1y7Qo-GL1ApdWIRU55X20dGBjyqURzT1vpumINU5lrS8IUUG1uUFOc98qlwinICREotSprYA6BnAwzIWluCQ1DPLyz_
New federal school choice law is a historic breakthrough for children
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
9-3-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/new-federal-school-choice-law-is-a-historic-breakthrough-for-children/article_716cf61b-2e53-46da-bbcf-c7b96822457d.html
Taking politics out of banking
FRONTIERSMAN
9-3-25
https://www.frontiersman.com/opinions/opinion-taking-politics-out-of-banking/article_97ceab02-82d8-4b0c-bec0-701fbf81a97e.html
Every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth
IDAHO POST REGISTER
9-3-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-every-school-public-or-private-should-have-to-prove-its-worth/article_82e58195-27e1-4b6b-abd3-88ab5e44957d.html
From Jerome to your town: It’s time for every public meeting in Idaho to be on camera
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
9-3-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/09/03/from-jerome-to-your-town-its-time-for-every-public-meeting-in-idaho-to-be-on-camera/
From Jerome to your town: Time for every meeting on camera
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
9-2-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/from-jerome-to-your-town-time-for-every-meeting-on-camera/
New federal school choice law is a historic breakthrough for children
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
9-2-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/new-federal-school-choice-law-is-a-historic-breakthrough-for-children/
Washington among the worst states for freedom
WHITMAN COUNTY GAZETTE
8-28-25
https://www.wcgazette.com/story/2025/08/28/opinion/washington-among-the-worst-states-for-freedom/44639.html
It’s time to take politics out of banking
DAILY INTER LAKE
8-31-25
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/aug/31/its-time-to-take-politics-out-of-banking/
Balancing innovation and consumer protection in AI data centers
MISSOULIAN
8-28-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_42aab781-3954-4d02-8701-b6015ea49c5d.html
Taking politics out of banking
YAHOO FINANCE
8-27-25
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/op-ed-taking-politics-banking-184300140.html
Taking politics out of banking
CENTER SQUARE
8-27-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_15cce58f-6faa-4718-8083-721ca96a6119.html
Grocery store closures are exactly what some politicians in Washington asked for
NISQUALLY VALLEY NEWS
8-26-25
https://www.yelmonline.com/stories/commentary-grocery-store-closures-are-exactly-what-some-politicians-in-washington-asked-for,385942
Grocery store closures are exactly what some politicians asked for
CENTER SQUARE
8-26-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_60fd2c0f-add3-4996-bbd2-e1aca9836054.html
WA grocery closures a consequence of blocked Albertsons/Kroger merger
TRI-CITY HERALD
8-27-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article311857465.html
AI is hitting your electrical bill, whether you use it or not
TRI-CITY HERALD
8-26-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article311843022.html
Governor Little: “Idaho will further improve government efficiency and reduce government spending”
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
8-22-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-governor-little-idaho-will-further-improve-government-efficiency-and-reduce-government-spending/article_08e2e3b2-c99b-47cc-949c-c18f6d11435c.html
Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature
YAHOO NEWS
8-21-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/remote-participation-now-firmly-embedded-110012421.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGH9luX4dEhUY71EHh1yfpVAyrjMyPj-1QQxRStvBD4iTtlA66R9gEwqJAV0dd9O3pCfBZ5Zj3usYSqHx1y7Qo-GL1ApdWIRU55X20dGBjyqURzT1vpumINU5lrS8IUUG1uUFOc98qlwinICREotSprYA6BnAwzIWluCQ1DPLyz_
Every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth - Idaho State Journal
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
8-22-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-every-school-public-or-private-should-have-to-prove-its-worth/article_720ecd05-f034-4bed-ad63-a35d9a415efc.html
Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature
WASHINGTON STANDARD
8-21-25
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/08/21/remote-participation-now-firmly-embedded-in-wa-legislature/
Idaho landowners fight federal power grab
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
8-21-25
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/article_ec2e2a8d-1f3a-416f-b9e0-6d08e42df7f1.html
Vouchers, ducks and the need to be honest
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
8-20-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/vouchers-ducks-and-the-need-to-be-honest/
Idaho is a Few Hundred Million Dollars Short
KLIX NEWS RADIO
8-20-25
https://newsradio1310.com/idahos-big-deficit/
Governor Little: “Idaho will further improve government efficiency and reduce government spending”
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
8-18-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/governor-little-idaho-will-further-improve-government-efficiency-and-reduce-government-spending/
Every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth
CDA PRESS
8-17-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/aug/17/opinion-every-school-public-or-private-should-have-to-prove-its-worth/
Every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
8-15-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/every-school-public-or-private-should-have-to-prove-its-worth/
Which state was ranked the most economically free?
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
8-13-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/cardwell-which-state-was-ranked-the-most-economically-free/article_7681ac93-e5af-4db9-a114-db7af9970ee8.html?utm_source=wte&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Which state was ranked the most economically free?
EVERETT POST
8-11-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-which-state-was-ranked-the-most-economically-free/
Holdbacks and Idaho's economy
BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO
8-11-25
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/idaho-matters/2025-08-11/holdbacks-idaho-economy
Which state was ranked the most economically free?
CENTER SQUARE
8-11-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_4d88b858-904d-4a60-afab-92d1b3f1e431.html?a
Direct primary care provides medical treatment the old-fashioned way
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
8-8-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/opinion/opinion-direct-primary-care-provides-medical-treatment-the-old-fashioned-way/article_f38ca22c-506a-436a-8855-59c59f0e2b51.html
Union talks should be transparent
WHITMAN COUNTY GAZETTE
8-9-25
https://www.wcgazette.com/story/2025/08/07/opinion/union-talks-should-be-transparent/44498.html
Direct primary care provides medical treatment the old-fashioned way
TRI-CITY HERALD
8-9-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article311597053.html
Ballot initiative proposed to eliminate Idaho’s 6% sales tax on food
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
8-11-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/08/11/ballot-initiative-proposed-to-eliminate-idahos-6-sales-tax-on-food/
Exploring transportation taxes and their impact in our region
LARAMIE BOOMERANG
8-7-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/exploring-transportation-taxes-and-their-impact-in-our-region/article_8790e355-99f2-4a66-9f41-e56d28983795.html
Direct primary care provides medical treatment the old-fashioned way
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
8-7-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/stark-direct-primary-care-provides-medical-treatment-the-old-fashioned-way/article_1bbb1d96-15a7-42aa-b1c4-cfa39df310fd.html
Transportation taxes have sweeping impacts in Washington
AOL
8-3-25
https://www.aol.com/transportation-taxes-sweeping-impacts-washington-120000777.html
Wyoming parents shouldn’t lose hope about paused education choice funds
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
7-31-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_e7b510a4-8115-4d71-b1e5-92c82a8f1828.html
New federal tax change will make our region less competitive unless state lawmakers act
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
8-1-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/opinion/opinion-new-federal-tax-change-will-make-our-region-less-competitive-unless-state-lawmakers-act/article_6c7272be-a0b2-4499-87b1-48a1fca5871c.html
Lesson from downwinders shows why government transparency is crucial for public trust
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
8-1-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/opinion/opinion-lesson-from-downwinders-shows-why-government-transparency-is-crucial-for-public-trust/article_05744440-3f39-4572-9e5c-119e3c3b392b.html
Transportation taxes have sweeping impacts in Washington
TRI-CITY HERALD
8-3-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article311542955.html
Court decision cements secrecy in state's labor talks
EVERETT HERALD
8-2-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-court-decision-cements-secrecy-in-states-labor-talks/
Exploring transportation taxes and their impact in our region
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
8-2-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/pishue-exploring-transportation-taxes-and-their-impact-in-our-region/article_a4b82eb3-56ce-4b82-a2b5-300d98df73bd.html
Exploring transportation taxes and their impact in our region
AOL
7-30-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-exploring-transportation-taxes-182000526.html
Exploring transportation taxes and their impact in our region
EVERETT POST
7-30-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-exploring-transportation-taxes-and-their-impact-in-our-region
Exploring transportation taxes and their impact in our region
CENTER SQUARE
7-30-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_2102d686-7c04-4bf6-9861-b23d4447b012.html?a
Wyoming parents shouldn’t lose hope about paused education choice funds
CENTER SQUARE
7-30-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_b5ba8e14-29c8-43e6-86da-a64fdb250c81.html
Why Idaho's fiscal health remains strong
IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS
7-30-25
https://www.idahocountyfreepress.com/opinion/guest-column-why-idaho-s-fiscal-health-remains-strong/article_cd8e0bac-0f5f-438c-99db-5b4a51247fc6.html
Wyoming parents shouldn’t lose hope about paused education choice funds
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
7-30-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/mossburg-wyoming-parents-shouldn-t-lose-hope-about-paused-education-choice-funds/article_8a4e3227-2051-40f7-ab20-d88262b7278a.html
Chris Cargill on HB 93 School Choice
NEWSTALK 107.9
7-23-25
https://newstalk1079.com/interview-chris-gargill-on-hb-93-school-choice/
New federal tax change will make our region less competitive unless state lawmakers act
MISSOULIAN
7-24-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_2bb1d52e-98c2-40d4-bf37-f77ce5158c72.html
Broadband Revolution: What the New Federal Guidelines Mean for Montana and Beyond
WESTERN MONTANA NEWS
7-23-25
https://www.westernmt.news/2025/07/23/broadband-revolution-what-the-new-federal-guidelines-mean-for-montana-and-beyond/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLt9XVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEwUmV5SGpOenIzNDNyTnRKAR6M42hxe-ApIxQ_fSNQtQNhsKZTHvk8nA9fDoEK45uGa0vggBEQuOm-5G2Ylg_aem_MRR4VwrpkIQ5yQJDsx-FVg
Lessons from downwinders: Why government transparency is crucial for public trust
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
7-23-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/hill-lessons-from-downwinders-why-government-transparency-is-crucial-for-public-trust/article_1f252281-86b5-4827-adfe-a7f77ad36b79.html
The importance of human oversight in AI-driven reporting
MISSOULIAN
7-22-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_0f8ba0cd-8bfa-4843-8266-db16460b476d.html
Students and teachers deserve better: Congress should reform the NEA federal charter
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
7-21-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/students-and-teachers-deserve-better-congress-should-reform-the-nea-federal-charter/
Important details released for Idaho's new education choice tax credit
Pocatello Chubbuck Observer
7-19-25
https://pocatellochubbuckobserver.com/2025/07/19/mountain-states-policy-center-important-details-released-for-idahos-new-education-choice-tax-credit/
Wyoming Supreme Court gives big win to property rights
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
7-19-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_8294468b-e8c6-4270-83b7-c4738de9300f.html
State got cheaper ferries and a policy rebuke
MSN
7-20-25
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/comment-state-got-cheaper-ferries-and-a-policy-rebuke/ar-AA1ITAYy
President Trump shows strong support for Snake River dams
IDAHO POST REGISTER
7-19-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-president-trump-shows-strong-support-for-snake-river-dams/article_598ea0a7-c645-4169-9b23-14c99eada3e3.html
State got cheaper ferries and a policy rebuke
EVERETT HERALD
7-19-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-state-got-cheaper-ferries-and-a-policy-rebuke/
The importance of human oversight in AI-driven reporting
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
7-18-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-the-importance-of-human-oversight-in-ai-driven-reporting/article_36d1b62b-e915-4bfd-b566-085f7117654b.html
Why Idaho's fiscal health remains strong
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
7-18-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-why-idahos-fiscal-health-remains-strong/article_9a032182-4dc8-4bf5-a4b9-ba001bd6281c.html
The open bidding system for ferries is saving Washington taxpayers
YAHOO NEWS
7-17-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/open-bidding-system-ferries-saving-120000797.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGH9luX4dEhUY71EHh1yfpVAyrjMyPj-1QQxRStvBD4iTtlA66R9gEwqJAV0dd9O3pCfBZ5Zj3usYSqHx1y7Qo-GL1ApdWIRU55X20dGBjyqURzT1vpumINU5lrS8IUUG1uUFOc98qlwinICREotSprYA6BnAwzIWluCQ1DPLyz_
The open bidding system for ferries is saving Washington taxpayers
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
7-17-25
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article310819180.html
Good and bad news on the Washington ferries deal
EVERETT POST
7-16-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-good-and-bad-news-on-the-washington-ferries-deal
Wyoming Supreme Court gives big win to property rights
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
7-17-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-wyoming-supreme-court-gives-big-win-to-property-rights/article_52a80cf4-fec5-4c9f-b9f8-1d2a4690b2dd.html
Idaho isn’t in budget trouble, despite economic turmoil
YAHOO NEWS
7-16-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/idaho-isn-t-budget-trouble-100000723.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGH9luX4dEhUY71EHh1yfpVAyrjMyPj-1QQxRStvBD4iTtlA66R9gEwqJAV0dd9O3pCfBZ5Zj3usYSqHx1y7Qo-GL1ApdWIRU55X20dGBjyqURzT1vpumINU5lrS8IUUG1uUFOc98qlwinICREotSprYA6BnAwzIWluCQ1DPLyz_
Good and bad news on the Washington ferries deal
CENTER SQUARE
7-16-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_8a8b787c-1fec-4894-83ed-2598167169ff.html?a
Lessons from downwinders — government transparency crucial for public trust
BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE
7-16-25
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/luke-hill-lessons-from-downwinders-government-transparency-crucial-for-public-trust/article_3c6f5483-619f-4caf-b59b-b974c78573b1.html
Idaho-backed effort stops electric truck mandates
IDAHO POST REGISTER
7-16-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-idaho-backed-effort-stops-electric-truck-mandates/article_180242ae-1260-4924-8f82-5ca89b18590b.html
Lessons from downwinders: Why government transparency is crucial for public trust
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
7-15-25
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/article_eb8f58a9-a9b1-4539-9cb4-cd3d9ea4c876.html
Idaho isn’t in budget trouble, despite economic turmoil
IDAHO STATESMAN
7-16-25
https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article310628555.html
The importance of human oversight in AI-driven reporting
CENTER SQUARE
7-15-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_47b21f34-b8cc-45c3-9a98-de6a3216b54e.html
Downwinders and government transparency
MISSOULIAN
7-15-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_6624d416-6e93-4804-aeff-31be611da2f4.html
With $345 million in state’s ending fund balance, here’s why Idaho’s fiscal health remains strong
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
7-15-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/07/15/with-345-million-in-states-ending-fund-balance-heres-why-idahos-fiscal-health-remains-strong/
Why Idaho’s fiscal health remains strong
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
7-14-25
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