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Critics Say Income Tax Will Expand
Washington In Focus Daily
4-15-26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udwNwC2V1LU&list=PLEz6zmDm-j6gQzk70g7fWiwk7_WhxImPR&index=1
Washington fails the test for affordability
CHRONICLE
4-15-26
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-washington-fails-the-test-for-affordability,400347?
Bad statewide policy on minimum wage, taxes is making WA unaffordable
TRI-CITY HERALD
4-16-26
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article315426335.html
Washington fails the test for affordability
CENTER SQUARE
4-15-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_63b71e75-e9bd-4e8e-8398-c81b796980c5.html
Idaho sets the standard for short-term rental reform
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
4-15-26
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/apr/15/amber-gunn-idaho-sets-the-standard-for-short-term-/
Idaho sets the standard for short-term rental reform
IDAHO POST REGISTER
4-13-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-idaho-sets-the-standard-for-short-term-rental-reform/article_96a61a64-36c3-47ad-95c3-58b3ed54ac99.amp.html
Idaho’s HB 583 sets the gold standard for short-term rental reform
SEATTLE RED
4-14-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-hb-583-short-term-rental-law/4117898
Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state
SEATTLE RED
4-13-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/wa-income-tax-lawsuit/4117853
More legislation doesn’t mean better governance
SEATTLE RED
4-13-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-legislature-bill-count/4117835
WA’s millionaires’ tax is unconstitutional. This lawsuit will prove it
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
4-13-26
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article315370400.html
WA’s millionaires’ tax is unconstitutional. This lawsuit will prove it
TRI-CITY HERALD
4-13-26
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article315370400.html
Three questions about education spending in Idaho, and where we go from here
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
4-10-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-three-questions-about-education-spending-in-idaho-and-where-we-go-from-here/article_eaed6a41-1cf1-47a6-acd7-626ece8903c1.amp.html
Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state
CHRONICLE
4-10-26
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-lawsuit-filed-against-the-unconstitutional-income-tax-in-washington-state,400079
More legislation doesn't mean better governance
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
4-11-26
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/article_4f51fccb-4d36-4c7d-940f-26b462d414a0.html
Three questions about education spending in Idaho, and where we go from here
SEATTLE RED
4-11-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-education-spending/4117834
More legislation doesn't mean better governance
IDAHO PRESS
4-11-26
https://www.idahopress.com/opinion/guest_opinions/guest-commentary-more-legislation-doesnt-mean-better-governance/article_098fc8a2-2596-4e34-8d73-62ac0696087b.html
What price controls on drugs really mean for Americans and their health
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
4-10-26
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/apr/05/dr-roger-stark-what-price-controls-on-drugs-really/
Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state
CENTER SQUARE
4-10-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_2f1133e0-0872-4245-aff9-59c869ae9d2f.html
Idaho families are receiving their Parental Choice Tax Credit award notifications
SEATTLE RED
4-10-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-parental-choice-tax-credit-award-notifications/4117818
Idaho families receiving notice of Parental Choice Tax Credit awards
IDAHO POST REGISTER
4-10-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-idaho-families-receiving-notice-of-parental-choice-tax-credit-awards/article_2def195a-b805-4c46-97d9-84c91e383443.html
More legislation doesn’t mean better governance
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
4-9-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/more-legislation-doesnt-mean-better-governance/
Who is winning the race for affordable power?
BILLINGS GAZETTE
4-9-26
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_fc052141-a9dc-5c9c-9470-b81724c4eff3.html
Who is winning the race for affordable power?
INDEPENDENT RECORD
4-9-26
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_2b492199-52df-529e-bc3d-2be123878b02.html
Who is winning the race for affordable power?
MISSOULIAN
4-9-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_8bba094e-4b7c-4a43-a5e6-4d89e97175ee.html
Three questions about education spending in Idaho, and where we go from here
IDAHO POST REGISTER
4-8-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-three-questions-about-education-spending-in-idaho-and-where-we-go-from-here/article_9ab2d1f0-1b55-4725-b2be-f57782be5654.html
Climate policies drive up Washington state energy rates
SEATTLE RED
4-8-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/wa-energy-rates-climate-act/4117774
Who is winning the race for affordable power?
IDAHO POST REGISTER
4-8-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-who-is-winning-the-race-for-affordable-power/article_bdd9c79c-7adb-4933-8a7c-9497f2c7e4e5.html
Idaho Passes Laws To Boost Starter Home Neighborhoods
REALTOR.COM
4-6-26
https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/idaho-new-laws-starter-homes-zoning/
Energy affordability endangered by WA environmental laws
TRI-CITY HERALD
4-7-26
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article315318356.html
Energy affordability endangered by WA environmental laws
IDAHO STATESMAN
4-7-26
https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article315318356.html
Energy affordability endangered by WA environmental laws
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
4-7-26
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article315318356.html
Three questions about education spending in Idaho, and where we go from here
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
4-6-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/three-questions-about-education-spending-in-idaho-and-where-we-go-from-here/
Is consolidation in health care delivery best for patients?
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
4-3-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/opinion/opinion-is-consolidation-in-health-care-delivery-best-for-patients/article_2f676583-08a8-4936-a771-bd0bf6e265d7.html
Transparency and common sense win in Idaho legislature
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
4-2-26
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/article_55d78a6d-ed8f-4b1c-a767-1aca7d0d3378.html
Transparency and common sense win in Idaho legislature
SEATTLE RED
4-3-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-bill-record-meetings/4117664
Building the foundation for attainable housing in Idaho
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
4-3-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-building-the-foundation-for-attainable-housing-in-idaho/article_e51beb59-6094-4a22-8546-8ce47668ee79.html
Wealthy residents already fleeing Washington as new ‘Millionaire Tax’ takes effect?
SEATTLE RED
4-3-26
https://seattlered.com/taxes/wa-income-tax-wealth-migration/4117670
Is consolidation in health care delivery best for patients?
SEATTLE RED
4-4-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/health-care-consolidation/4117626
Transparency and common sense win in Idaho legislature
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
4-3-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-transparency-and-common-sense-win-in-idaho-legislature/article_71c12540-7742-40ae-9fcd-b3e8f34a76ec.html
Citizens are fleeing bad policy – here’s the proof
SEATTLE RED
4-5-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/census-migration-wa-idaho/4117686
Is consolidation in health care delivery best for patients?
INDEPENDENT RECORD
4-2-26
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_630cd650-1808-5887-b361-aa64dd5b3877.html
Is consolidation in health care delivery best for patients?
BILLINGS GAZETTE
4-2-26
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_623cab60-befd-595c-80c6-2d4b7fbe90e0.html
Is consolidation in health care delivery best for patients?
MISSOULIAN
4-2-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_03bc1277-cc44-482b-930b-72a5b397210c.html
Transparency and common sense win in Idaho Legislature
IDAHO POST REGISTER
4-2-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-transparency-and-common-sense-win-in-idaho-legislature/article_aca7220e-eb78-49e4-9065-82cbdd2befc4.html
Transparency and common sense win in Idaho legislature
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
4-1-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/transparency-and-common-sense-win-in-idaho-legislature/
Competition is the best way to contain exploding health care costs
TRI-CITY HERALD
4-1-26
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article315246737.html
High value Seattle metro home sales surge amid potential capital flight
CENTER SQUARE
3-31-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_52544875-c57d-4008-a57b-87842ea0d9aa.html
High value Seattle metro home sales surge amid potential capital flight
EVERETT POST
3-31-26
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/high-value-seattle-metro-home-sales-surge-amid-potential-capital-flight/
Is consolidation in health care delivery best for patients?
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
4-1-26
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/stark-is-consolidation-in-health-care-delivery-best-for-patients/article_be5de4a6-1f53-45f6-9fd1-2e30e1c4d8bc.html
Citizens are fleeing bad policy in Washington — here's the proof
CHRONICLE
3-31-26
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-citizens-are-fleeing-bad-policy-in-washington-heres-the-proof,399406
Citizens are fleeing bad policy - here's the proof
CENTER SQUARE
3-31-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_918cecc6-e894-412b-9e12-739b09898fd6.html?a
Idaho now has 13,568 reasons to consider expanding parental choice tax credit
SEATTLE RED
3-28-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-parental-tax-credit-2/4117445
The wealth migration is real — which states are benefiting?
MISSOULIAN
3-28-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_1d60e7d5-b858-46a3-933f-44f81b9bd342.html
Building the foundation for attainable housing in Idaho
SEATTLE RED
3-29-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-housing-deregulation/4117543
Idaho now has 13,568 reasons to consider expanding parental choice tax credit
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
3-27-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-idaho-now-has-13-568-reasons-to-consider-expanding-parental-choice-tax-credit/article_9a7e47ce-0e57-42ab-91e0-7aefefd08bf0.html
Wealth is migrating from Washington to Idaho due to tax policy
OLYMPIAN
3-27-26
https://www.theolympian.com/opinion/op-ed/article315168423.html
Wealth is migrating from Washington to Idaho due to tax policy
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
3-27-26
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article315168423.html
Wealth is migrating from Washington to Idaho due to tax policy
TRI-CITY HERALD
3-27-26
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article315168423.html
Wealth is migrating from Washington to Idaho due to tax policy
IDAHO STATESMAN
3-27-26
https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article315168423.html
The wealth migration is real. Which states are benefiting?
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
3-27-26
https://www.khq.com/news/idaho_news/idaho-lawmakers-advance-bills-to-make-housing-more-affordable/article_dc5891da-6b29-4494-82e7-2007c52b370a.html
Idaho lawmakers advance bills to make housing more affordable
KHQ
3-27-26
https://www.khq.com/news/idaho_news/idaho-lawmakers-advance-bills-to-make-housing-more-affordable/article_dc5891da-6b29-4494-82e7-2007c52b370a.html
Building the foundation for attainable housing in Idaho
IDAHO POST REGISTER
3-26-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-building-the-foundation-for-attainable-housing-in-idaho/article_79f8834b-99a5-4000-821f-75a6063159b8.html
The wealth migration is real - which states are benefiting?
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
3-26-26
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/mar/26/chris-cargill-the-wealth-migration-is-real-which-s/
School choice is the future for Idaho's kids
KLIX
3-25-26
https://newsradio1310.com/idano-needs-school-choice/
The wealth migration is real – which states are benefiting?
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
3-25-26
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/cargill-the-wealth-migration-is-real-which-states-are-benefiting/article_87bacfd8-2f9d-4f6a-b668-bc754cc23058.html
The wealth migration is real – which states are benefiting?
SEATTLE RED
3-25-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/wa-wealth-migration-data/4117459
Idaho now has 13,568 reasons to consider expanding parental choice tax credit
IDAHO POST REGISTER
3-25-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-idaho-now-has-13-568-reasons-to-consider-expanding-parental-choice-tax-credit/article_2eefe690-ef3c-4b1c-a259-099dda00fc99.html
Light rail on I-5 bridge will cost Washington taxpayers dearly
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
3-19-26
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article315099447.html
Price control on drugs – What it really means for the health of Americans
SEATTLE RED
3-23-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/price-control-drug-innovation/4117325
Idaho now has 13,568 reasons to consider expanding parental choice tax credit
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
3-23-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/idaho-now-has-13568-reasons-to-consider-expanding-parental-choice-tax-credit/
Idaho is preparing students and educators for an AI-driven future
IDAHO POST REGISTER
3-20-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-idaho-is-preparing-students-and-educators-for-an-ai-driven-future/article_4eaf8549-dc95-4075-8215-90bb8acf1bc4.html
Price control on drugs and what it really means
INDEPENDENT RECORD
3-20-26
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_0135561f-20b7-57b5-bcec-5aad293cefbc.html
Price control on drugs and what it really means
BILLINGS GAZETTE
3-20-26
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_f99a14b1-c71f-579c-ba4a-a7b80991b858.html
Price control on drugs and what it really means
MISSOULIAN
3-20-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_a3c1960f-a65c-4d15-88b8-ff4dbf528c31.html
Idaho parental choice tax credit window closes for 2026 – here’s what we know about its future
SEATTLE RED
3-20-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-parental-tax-credit/4117337
The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified
SEATTLE RED
3-19-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/i5-bridge-replacement-cost/4117310
Idaho is preparing students and educators for an AI-driven future
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
3-19-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/idaho-is-preparing-students-and-educators-for-an-ai-driven-future/
Has the U.S. Department of Education improved anything?
IDAHO POST REGISTER
3-19-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-has-the-u-s-department-of-education-improved-anything/article_4f18b1c7-da36-4b78-89c8-e8a556f4b87c.html
Happy parents, unequal opportunities
IDAHO POST REGISTER
3-19-26
The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge is unjustified
CENTER SQUARE
3-18-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_4188b239-338e-425d-980f-4353327b082c.html?a
Idaho parental choice tax credit window closes for 2026 — here's what we know about its future
IDAHO POST REGISTER
3-18-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-idaho-parental-choice-tax-credit-window-closes-for-2026-heres-what-we-know-about/article_4a45fca8-0f38-4796-a81f-20e398eac95c.html
The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified
CLARK COUNTY TODAY
3-17-26
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-ballooning-cost-of-the-i-5-bridge-between-oregon-and-washington-is-unjustified/
Idaho parental choice tax credit window closes for 2026 – here’s what we know about its future
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
3-17-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/idaho-parental-choice-tax-credit-window-closes-for-2026-heres-what-we-know-about-its-future/
Has the U.S. Department of Education improved anything?
SEATTLE RED
3-16-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-education-department/4117199
Idaho could gain competitive advantage from WA millionaires’ tax
TRI-CITY HERALD
3-14-26
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article315033654.html
The continued protection of the use of taxpayer resources by government unions is baffling
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
3-15-26
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_9a7e1933-0d2c-4d05-8368-c1d937eb1a9e.html
Idaho Legislature approves statewide framework for short-term rentals
IDAHO POST REGISTER
3-17-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-idaho-legislature-approves-statewide-framework-for-short-term-rentals/article_523fae92-1d19-4608-a055-237bd67b15e6.html
Why are so many governments serving as the collection agency for unions?
IDAHO POST REGISTER
3-17-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-why-are-so-many-governments-serving-as-the-collection-agency-for-unions/article_8e6fa494-bac8-4c44-9020-ddccc841ea90.html
Let the cameras roll: Idaho's important step toward improved transparency
IDAHO POST REGISTER
3-17-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-let-the-cameras-roll-idahos-important-step-toward-improved-transparency/article_4357d33a-0c62-445b-899d-08fc178c68de.html
The Northwest could power America’s AI revolution — if we go nuclear
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
3-14-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-the-northwest-could-power-america-s-ai-revolution-if-we-go-nuclear/article_9b283d43-7e86-4db2-9e2d-2efc2a4475c3.html
Would an Article 5 Convention 'runaway' from its purpose?
POST REGISTER
3-14-26
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-would-an-article-5-convention-runaway-from-its-purpose/article_58ce476f-12d7-4762-946a-a471444aa6d4.html
Constitutional legitimacy: A final reason for a Montana constitutional convention
MISSOULIAN
3-14-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_7ba21b43-af62-49d1-b51c-e93ccaf307be.html
Washington state is blowing up its no-income-tax advantage
YAHOO NEWS
3-12-26
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/op-ed-washington-state-blowing-173800231.html
With one vote, Legislature blows up 'Chose Washington'
EVERETT HERALD
3-14-26
https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/14/comment-with-one-vote-legislature-blows-up-chose-washington/
Idaho could gain competitive advantage from WA millionaires’ tax
IDAHO STATESMAN
3-14-26
https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article315033654.html
Idaho legislature approves statewide framework for short-term rentals
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
3-13-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-idaho-legislature-approves-statewide-framework-for-short-term-rentals/article_00f63648-7f25-4da5-b46a-23c1144bbeaa.html
Has the U.S. Department of Education improved anything?
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
3-13-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/has-the-u-s-department-of-education-improved-anything/
Idaho legislature approves statewide framework for short-term rentals
SEATTLE RED
3-13-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/chris-cargill-idaho-legislature-approves-statewide-framework-for-short-term-rentals/4117154
Washington state is blowing up its no-income-tax advantage
CENTER SQUARE
3-12-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_af1e1929-1f06-417a-831e-cc3fcf95ef9e.html?a
e Northwest could power America’s AI revolution – if we go nuclear
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
3-12-26
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/cardwell-the-northwest-could-power-america-s-ai-revolution-if-we-go-nuclear/article_1a097a72-23ab-47ef-b16b-07f9fc724171.html?utm_source=wyomingnews.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
As cell phone use grows in schools, states respond differently
WENATCHEE WORLD
3-12-26
https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/opinion/as-cell-phone-use-grows-in-schools-states-respond-differently-opinion/article_b1417795-da16-43b2-9f73-ea9b6c2ec1f6.html
Washington state is blowing up its no-income-tax advantage
SEATTLE RED
3-12-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/washington-state-income-tax/4117150
With unconstitutional income tax, WA is giving up economic advantage
OLYMPIAN
3-12-26
https://www.theolympian.com/opinion/op-ed/article315012626.html
With unconstitutional income tax, WA is giving up economic advantage
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
3-12-26
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article315012626.html
With unconstitutional income tax, WA is giving up economic advantage
TRI-CITY HERALD
3-12-26
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article315012626.html
The Northwest could power America’s AI revolution — if we go nuclear
SEATTLE RED
3-10-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/pnw-ai-nuclear-power/4117125
Bill would require transparency in maternity-care pricing
IDAHO PRESS
3-8-26
https://www.idahopress.com/opinion/guest_opinions/guest-commentary-bill-would-require-transparency-in-maternity-care-pricing/article_4948eacd-fa3f-467a-8307-df93412db788.html
Phones down, pencils up: How our region addresses phone use in schools
SEATTLE RED
3-7-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/northwest-school-phone-policy/4117028
As cell phone use grows in schools, states respond differently
TRI-CITY HERALD
3-8-26
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article314920673.html
Happy parents, unequal opportunities
SEATTLE RED
3-9-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/nw-education-opportunity-gap/4117089
Economic reports show Washington state failing the test
SEATTLE RED
3-6-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/northwest-school-phone-policy/4117028
Phones down, pencils up: How our region addresses phone use in schools
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
3-6-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/free/opinoin-phones-down-pencils-up-how-our-region-addresses-phone-use-in-schools/article_8033a9e1-cb6e-4094-8653-8f1ff214925a.html
Happy parents, unequal opportunities
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
3-6-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-happy-parents-unequal-opportunities/article_82d24ef1-ec68-48ce-8b58-57d397ce501c.html
Happy parents, unequal opportunities
MISSOULIAN
3-7-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_bde9db35-060b-4fe5-b658-29174dfbe7fa.html
Parental engagement, out-of-classroom opportunities low in Idaho
IDAHO STATESMAN
3-6-26
https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article314936998.html
Economic reports show Washington state failing the test
CENTER SQUARE
3-6-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_df5005f3-55f7-4365-961a-e63929d6ea95.html?a
Montanans need a convention to update constitution
MISSOULIAN
3-5-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_3192b8e3-b513-448b-a90e-19dba75b98f8.html
Happy parents, unequal opportunities
MAGIC VALLEY NEWS
3-5-26
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/article_43c4ce68-7849-48b9-ae27-ab66c0145caf.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
Phones down, pencils up: How our region addresses phone use in schools
INDEPENDENT RECORD
3-5-26
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_44dad3d7-0f4b-517e-8122-5d15c687aff0.html
Phones down, pencils up: How our region addresses phone use in schools
BILLINGS GAZETTE
3-5-26
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_84663432-0446-53cb-b36c-5ed102ca9165.html
Phones down, pencils up: How our region addresses phone use in schools
MISSOULIAN
3-5-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_39d66d41-8f14-4c50-960a-54fd74e1bbb2.html
Idaho bill aims to end the mystery of childbirth costs
SEATTLE RED
3-4-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-maternity-costs/4116976
U.S. Supreme Court upholds the exclusive taxing power of Congress
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
3-4-26
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mercier-u-s-supreme-court-upholds-the-exclusive-taxing-power-of-congress/article_1628a325-b7c3-40c4-880c-7f5f58dd6093.html
Gov. Gianforte joins Mountain States Policy Center event to discuss session priorities
INDEPENDENT RECORD
3-2-26
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_191cd061-854d-51c0-bda3-61cc1edfb945.html
Gov. Gianforte joins Mountain States Policy Center event to discuss session priorities
BILLINGS GAZETTE
3-2-26
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_b611cbc9-d221-5e0b-b72a-eba5306fc9b9.html
Gov. Gianforte joins Mountain States Policy Center event to discuss session priorities
MISSOULIAN
3-2-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_25b6618c-32b3-44c7-96d7-8a8f9ed0bf8b.html
Tech companies lead the way with new nuclear contracts
SEATTLE RED
3-2-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/ai-nuclear-west/4116927
Ready to celebrate America 250? Sign up for "We the Students" Civics Bowl
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
3-2-26
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/griffin-ready-to-celebrate-america-250-sign-up-for-we-the-students-civics-bowl/article_73a6fd09-7c05-4b07-8bb2-0da22175279b.html
Flat income tax will make Montana more competitive
DAILY INTER LAKE
3-1-26
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/mar/01/flat-income-tax-will-make-montana-more-competitve/
The rule of law takes a hit in Washington state with unconstitutional income tax vote
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
2-18-26
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/feb/18/jason-mercier-the-rule-of-law-takes-a-hit-in-washi/
Idaho Supreme Court victory for educational choice bodes well for Wyoming scholarship supporters
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
2-26-26
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_7ebd5f82-ad5c-4966-a03b-eae5df68982f.html
US Supreme Court upholds the exclusive taxing power of Congress
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
2-27-27
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/chronicle/opinion/opinion-us-supreme-court-upholds-the-exclusive-taxing-power-of-congress/article_94847134-d075-4c8f-bb96-de1001b5bec8.html
Idaho Supreme Court victory for educational choice bodes well for Wyoming scholarship supporters
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
2-26-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-idaho-supreme-court-victory-for-educational-choice-bodes-well-for-wyoming-scholarship-supporters/article_f611959a-e3f3-4907-9b56-f8eb87372995.html
Education Notebook: We the Students tournament promotes civics literacy
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
2-26-26
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/feb/26/education-notebook-we-the-students-tournament-prom/
Gov. Gianforte pushes flat income tax rate at Mountain States Policy Center event
BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE
2-26-26
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/gov-gianforte-pushes-flat-income-tax-rate-at-mountain-states-policy-center-event/article_60733295-4a57-4fe2-99ae-f622fa9029e6.html
Gianforte makes flat income tax a top priority for 2027 Legislature
MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO
2-26-26
https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-02-26/gianforte-makes-flat-income-tax-a-top-priority-for-2027-legislature
Public sector workers’ rights would be strengthened under Wyoming bill
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
2-25-26
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-public-sector-workers-rights-would-be-strengthened-under-wyoming-bill/article_20fd533d-0b9e-461a-a727-79773e6a473f.html
Idaho Supreme Court victory for educational choice bodes well for Wyoming scholarship supporters
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
2-26-26
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_7ebd5f82-ad5c-4966-a03b-eae5df68982f.html
Statehouse roundup, 2.25.26: A late-session funding formula bill emerges
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-25-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/statehouse-roundup-2-25-26-a-late-session-funding-formula-bill-emerges/
Idaho court victory bodes well for Wyo. school choice supporters
RIVERTON RANGER
2-25-26
https://rivertonranger.com/opinion/idaho-court-victory-bodes-well-for-wyo-school-choice-supporters/article_f4728c0a-f284-46d3-b4f4-bd6f4af0c61d.html
Conservative think tank promotes revising Montana’s Constitution, as protesters object
MONTANA FREE PRESS
2-25-26
https://montanafreepress.org/2026/02/25/conservative-think-tank-promotes-revising-montanas-constitution-as-protesters-object/
Governor pushes flat income tax rate at Mountain States Policy Center event
DAILY MONTANAN
2-25-26
https://dailymontanan.com/2026/02/25/governor-pushes-flat-income-tax-rate-at-mountain-states-policy-center-event/
Why are so many governments serving as the collection agency for unions?
SEATTLE RED
2-25-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-union-collections/4116833
Gianforte talks tax policy, think tank discusses constitutional revision at Helena dinner
KPAX
2-24-26
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-politics/gianforte-talks-tax-policy-think-tank-discusses-constitutional-revision-at-helena-dinner
Gianforte talks tax policy, think tank discusses constitutional revision at Helena dinner
KTVH
2-24-26
https://www.ktvh.com/news/montana-politics/gianforte-talks-tax-policy-think-tank-discusses-constitutional-revision-at-helena-dinner
Why are so many governments serving as the collection agency for unions?
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-24-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/why-are-so-many-governments-serving-as-the-collection-agency-for-unions/
Why Montanans need a convention to update their Constitution
MISSOULIAN
2-24-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_f5d6dfed-de3b-471f-bbab-6ee5bbfb1d2e.html
Idaho Supreme Court victory for educational choice bodes well for Wyoming scholarship supporters
SEATTLE RED
2-24-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/id-supreme-court-school-choice/4116808
Public sector workers' rights would be strengthened under new Wyoming bill
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
2-23-26
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_471b7bff-73dd-4741-a8ec-22bd1d6be2bc.html#tracking-source=mp-opinion
Supreme Court upholds the exclusive taxing power of Congress
INDEPENDENT RECORD
2-22-26
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_41dc4dab-bbb9-547e-8de8-78946fc1db21.html
Supreme Court upholds the exclusive taxing power of Congress
BILLINGS GAZETTE
2-22-26
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_5a5fd03c-9bb5-51cc-95d3-651c691d17a6.html
Historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling strikes down Trump’s tariffs
TRI-CITY HERALD
2-21-26
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article314775492.html
U.S. Supreme Court upholds the exclusive taxing power of Congress
SEATTLE RED
2-20-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/supreme-court-tariffs-trump/4116778
US Supreme Court upholds the exclusive taxing power of Congress
MISSOULIAN
2-22-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_dfbcd179-1010-468e-8ecb-df48517147dc.html
Supreme Court upholds the exclusive taxing power of Congress
DAILY INTER LAKE
2-22-26
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/feb/22/supreme-court-upholds-the-exclusive-taxing-power-of-congress/
Idaho makes a big commitment to expand educational opportunities for families
SEATTLE RED
2-22-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-school-choice-3/4116777
Governor Little makes a big commitment to expand educational opportunities for families
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-20-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/governor-little-makes-a-big-commitment-to-expand-educational-opportunities-for-families/
Let the cameras roll: Idaho's important step toward improved transparency
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
2-20-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-let-the-cameras-roll-idahos-important-step-toward-improved-transparency/article_b9bb6107-add5-43c4-85ad-051d3f22adb0.html
U.S. Supreme Court upholds the exclusive taxing power of Congress
CENTER SQUARE
2-20-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_56b0eb16-35a0-45cb-9097-b09dbdaa76d3.html
Washington State’s Latest Tax Gambit
WALL STREET JOURNAL
2-19-26
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/washington-state-income-tax-democrats-constitution-6252e635?mod=opinion_lead_pos3
The rule of law takes a hit in Washington state with unconstitutional income tax vote
EVERETT POST
2-18-26
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-the-rule-of-law-takes-a-hit-in-washington-state-with-unconstitutional-income-tax-vote/
Ready to celebrate America 250? Sign up for “We the Students” Civics Bowl
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-19-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/ready-to-celebrate-america-250-sign-up-for-we-the-students-civics-bowl/
The Fast Track Permits Act could make housing more affordable and attainable in Wyoming
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
2-19-26
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_45cdda1a-c876-4f0e-8db5-e678bdc80e39.html
Fast Track Permits Act could make housing more affordable and attainable in Wyoming
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
2-19-26
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-fast-track-permits-act-could-make-housing-more-affordable-and-attainable-in-wyoming/article_5fe0c733-4790-4c77-8b63-ec65edfc7dc7.html
Ready to celebrate America 250? Sign up for ‘We the Students’ Civics Bowl
SEATTLE RED
2-19-26
https://seattlered.com/education/civics-bowl-idaho/4116720
The rule of law takes a hit in Washington state with unconstitutional income tax vote
CENTER SQUARE
2-18-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_4b629ed3-5303-468d-89f6-6b4a791686cc.html?a
Washington legislation would target parked cars to pay for light rail cost overruns
CHRONICLE
2-17-26
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-washington-legislation-would-target-parked-cars-to-pay-for-light-rail-cost-overruns,396713
Washington's proposed soda tax is a proven bad policy
TRI-CITY HERALD
2-18-26
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article314644744.html
The rule of law takes a hit in Washington state with unconstitutional income tax vote
SEATTLE RED
2-18-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/wa-income-tax-unconstitutional/4116713
Water law: Stopping the leaks in the Montana Constitution
INDEPENDENT RECORD
2-17-26
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_519cf694-6065-5610-a837-4b37495f6893.html
Water law: Stopping the leaks in the Montana Constitution
BILLINGS GAZETTE
2-17-26
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_009d73c3-71eb-5fcc-9078-4f266ad5b3eb.html
Water law: Stopping the leaks in the Montana Constitution
MISSOULIAN
2-17-26
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_57a1cb90-3d95-4758-b631-b468f1b15794.html
Let the cameras roll: Idaho’s important step toward improved transparency
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-17-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/let-the-cameras-roll-idahos-important-step-toward-improved-transparency/
Constitution on the Menu
MONTANA FREE PRESS
2-12-26
https://montanafreepress.org/2026/02/12/constitution-on-the-menu/
Pretty little income tax lies
EVERETT POST
2-12-26
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-pretty-little-income-tax-lies/
Cowboy state needs to protect itself from shifting federal priorities
RIVERTON RANGER
2-13-26
https://rivertonranger.com/opinion/cowboy-state-needs-to-protect-itself-from-shifting-federal-priorities/article_31790797-95d9-429f-babb-602e281a643b.html
Idaho lawmakers push HB 539 in 2026 to limit temporary rule overreach
SEATTLE RED
2-14-26
https://seattlered.com/idaho/idaho-hb-539-temp-rule-fix/4116651
A new framework for reviewing Washington’s K–12 education mandates
SEATTLE RED
2-16-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/wa-k-12-requirements/4116653
Washington legislation would target parked cars to pay for light rail cost overruns
CENTER SQUARE
2-15-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_5f229acc-b73d-48ac-844a-a407bd1eac44.html?a
A new framework for reviewing Washington’s K–12 education mandates
CENTER SQUARE
2-14-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_7e888669-38c2-4f96-bda1-ec23f887d1fa.html?a
Idaho’s social media crackdown could create a surveillance nightmare for kids
SEATTLE RED
2-13-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-online-safety-bill/4116648
Idaho considers an amendments convention
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
2-13-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-idaho-considers-an-amendments-convention/article_49e0892e-2114-472d-952d-132d646fbf74.html
Analysis: No education program is safe this year, and that could affect students and parents
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-12-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/analysis-no-education-program-is-safe-this-year-and-that-could-affect-students-and-parents/
Pretty little income tax lies: Why Washington’s proposed ‘millionaire tax’ is Olympia’s trojan horse
SEATTLE RED
2-12-26
https://seattlered.com/politics/millionaire-tax-lies-amber-gunn/4116618
Pretty little income tax lies
HERALD REVIEW
2-12-26
https://www.myheraldreview.com/opinion/commentary/pretty-little-income-tax-lies/article_4ae93063-1c5b-4853-a23c-8cb8f372e022.html
The soda tax is a sugar rush for bad policy
EVERETT POST
2-10-26
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-the-soda-tax-is-a-sugar-rush-for-bad-policy/
Idaho debates joining national push to force a federal balanced‑budget amendment
SEATTLE RED
2-11-26
https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/idaho-balanced-budget-push/4116586
Pretty little income tax lies
CENTER SQUARE
2-12-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_f2d0c7b8-7a9d-4a3e-814c-c6c6b259c4d7.html?a
“May hurt somebody” – Lawmakers who opposed Idaho’s parental choice tax credit advance new attack
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-11-26
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/may-hurt-somebody-lawmakers-who-opposed-idahos-parental-choice-tax-credit-advance-new-attack/
Wyoming needs to protect itself from shifting federal priorities
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
2-11-26
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_7b4212f4-9c5b-4f0b-980f-4d9c95d541c1.html
Policy dinner in Helena to take up state Constitutional Convention
DAILY MONTANAN
2-10-26
https://dailymontanan.com/2026/02/10/policy-dinner-in-helena-to-take-up-state-constitutional-convention/
Idaho considers amendments convention – here’s the pros, addressing objections
IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS
2-11-26
https://www.idahocountyfreepress.com/opinion/guest-column-idaho-considers-amendments-convention-here-s-the-pros-addressing-objections/article_cf4d2039-2742-48c8-8f04-3260e3a44ab2.html
Soda taxes don’t make us healthier — they just make groceries pricier
SEATTLE RED
2-10-26
https://seattlered.com/taxes/soda-tax-grocery-costs/4116575
The soda tax is a sugar rush for bad policy
CENTER SQUARE
2-10-26
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_9888e22e-6dff-42f4-90a4-0b7b10093bf0.html?a
Seven questions for lawmakers proposing an income tax for Washington state
AOL
2-7-26
https://www.aol.com/articles/op-ed-seven-questions-lawmakers-183300372.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADWPGUG53ry8mqwNZ1PN8whWttsUjc5QKLS6nEEgDdJJFI873bFAcFfy7_pyYeHA91vIv7RUenofeXB7xpZxKJu5i8oOku0B1QZhCQwa9NkwZWDtHMmq0TuxF0aE-fOHOrKY5lnihdQvgmoe2XJ4OeeXGCsd0lok4z1qJrot9B8Q
COMPLETE VICTORY! Idaho Supreme Court upholds parental choice tax credit
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
2-7-26
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-complete-victory-idaho-supreme-court-upholds-parental-choice-tax-credit/article_7287d65c-4402-4308-8ba8-0f22f4d49c40.html
Why Washington’s new income tax proposal ignores the voters
SEATTLE RED
2-9-26
https://seattlered.com/taxes/wa-income-tax-proposal/4116527
Experts explain why Idaho’s Article V effort won’t trigger a runaway convention
SEATTLE RED
2-9-26
https://seattlered.com/idaho/idaho-article-v-safety/4116548
Buttressing the Montana Constitution’s protection for property rights
INDEPENDENT RECORD
2-7-26
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/article_68769c49-557d-50e1-9587-de64175d6eca.html
Buttressing the Montana Constitution’s protection for property rights
BILLINGS GAZETTE
2-7-26
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_2b9acfe8-ca0b-5506-9227-d93bf711411d.html

MSPC In The Media - 2025

HEADLINE
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Washington lawmakers propose billions in new tax increases
560 KPQ NEWS
3-27-25
https://kpq.com/ixp/1130/p/op-ed-washington-lawmakers-propose-billions-in-new-tax-increases-2/
Idaho governor warns of growing ‘C.O.W.’ invasion from collapsing West Coast
770 AM
12-5-25
https://seattlered.com/idaho/idaho-cows-fleeing-blue-states/4115424?fbclid=IwY2xjawOf7JdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEesSD4QaI_FiGCO0C4c5BsSjalw6gX9QjBKqjnWhYqXDre-WOUT0Ed12KgJ-M_aem_RSwWUzGyZ71dUox52ZLe9Q&brid=UlFsFW0Ki8WEEn7r_58kkw
Iowa Needs to Constitutionalize Taxpayer Protections
AMERICAN SPECTATOR
4-27-25
https://spectator.org/iowa-needs-to-constitutionalize-taxpayer-protections/
Education choice takes center stage on Idaho's 2025 legislative session opening day
AOL
1-9-25
https://www.aol.com/education-choice-takes-center-stage-110000740.html
Lawmakers propose huge tax increase for single-payer health care in Washington state
AOL
1-22-25
https://www.aol.com/lawmakers-propose-huge-tax-increase-130000423.html
A monumental day for education choice in Idaho
AOL
1-6-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-monumental-day-education-221900600.html
Idaho House passes school choice bill
AOL
2-7-25
https://www.aol.com/idaho-house-passes-school-choice-000000893.html
Montana, Idaho join the 'record' tax cut club while WA imposes a 'historic' tax increase
AOL
4-28-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-montana-idaho-join-231100580.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALmeVXMEmE5cVHSRFxaa9SXmiK6YbO8cgokmUDzGBn6H06DTrZ1eyLoNv_fBYTMhB5yjWqBgI0nIgzbi_hPljSRNuGb3J1QcVVptNPrs_urWSOwApVpe7AkmCaV-JCi-Aq7BNY_CbyBSHDzBhfTmBFFrgtg1KJa0gIkxnZHevRVl
Washington lawmakers propose billions in new tax increases
AOL
3-25-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-washington-lawmakers-propose-172200756.html
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
Transportation taxes have sweeping impacts in Washington
AOL
8-3-25
https://www.aol.com/transportation-taxes-sweeping-impacts-washington-120000777.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
Should Montana continue to expand Medicaid?
AOL
1-9-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-montana-continue-expand-190400853.html
Myth busted: Education choice didn't break Arizona's budget, and it won't break Idaho's either
AOL
1-27-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-myth-busted-education-213000656.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABUi2u9rq8DyxN7Og9iedS40zmWCPR-Zw_dM-PaliUkB-cDd2Xba0IPvnSVsSKl0Zz9M-cNL8u-dgCkSyVwaTcY5FF_heq3EIIZ9UZGCsqtOnsg4Ai0_zwozyKxfjuEtn0-NUOVaYDiSzhqPX4JZnnO5BZgHTDXmCjRrOh4qX76f
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AOL
7-7-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-let-real-medicaid-211700074.html
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AOL
5-5-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-road-serfdom-fast-182200435.html
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AOL
6-5-25
https://www.aol.com/news/op-ed-citizens-states-drowning-180100546.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALmeVXMEmE5cVHSRFxaa9SXmiK6YbO8cgokmUDzGBn6H06DTrZ1eyLoNv_fBYTMhB5yjWqBgI0nIgzbi_hPljSRNuGb3J1QcVVptNPrs_urWSOwApVpe7AkmCaV-JCi-Aq7BNY_CbyBSHDzBhfTmBFFrgtg1KJa0gIkxnZHevRVl
Price controls threaten medical advancements
AOL
5-20-25
https://www.aol.com/news/op-ed-price-controls-threaten-170900357.html
Idaho House passes school choice bill
ARIZONA DAILY SUN
2-10-25
https://azdailysun.com/idaho-house-passes-school-choice-bill/article_fd37c16e-e7d5-11ef-9db8-4b3da39d28a2.html
Certificate of Need laws should be repealed
ARIZONA DAILY SUN
2-9-25
https://azdailysun.com/certificate-of-need-laws-should-be-repealed/article_b6d0b4d6-e6f6-11ef-bb15-279434f33d35.html
Montana Court Oversteps And Makes a Mess
BIG SKY BUSINESS JOURNAL
1-23-25
http://bigskybusinessjournal.com/2025/01/23/montana-court-oversteps-and-makes-a-mess/
Carson to Speak Nov. 6
BIG SKY BUSINESS JOURNAL
10-21-25
http://bigskybusinessjournal.com/2025/10/21/carson-to-speak-nov-6/
Gianforte highlights the need for additional income tax reduction
BILLINGS GAZAETTE
2-11-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_8a04fb19-b4f2-574b-bf94-3349761da74e.html
Idaho and Montana set the example for DOGE
BILLINGS GAZETTE
1-25-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_6e1200e0-00c4-52c1-8a90-7830f7b8ffe1.html
A prescription for fraud? GAO finds serious abuses in Obamacare exchanges
BILLINGS GAZETTE
12-18-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_cb3cac46-3e1d-55fc-8498-e8d85cfa8dcd.html
How a ‘shot clock’ can accelerate Montana broadband expansion
BILLINGS GAZETTE
1-5-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/how-a-shot-clock-can-accelerate-montana-broadband-expansion-sebastian-griffin/article_05566bb4-fd7a-5e85-b45d-8e39ac4f9057.html
How much will Montana's income tax burden be reduced this year?
BILLINGS GAZETTE
4-10-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_fd0e4599-d8a9-5026-bafd-1eefdb704aa8.html
New fed case confirms Montana should join call for amendments convention
BILLINGS GAZETTE
11-25-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_5d65cefe-5b22-5d01-bba4-077c855a2576.html
Our region leads on tax competitiveness, with one glaring exception
BILLINGS GAZETTE
12-2-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_24f6350f-7af8-53f5-a581-5d99f1ad3cad.html
The Montana Constitution’s state university quagmire
BILLINGS GAZETTE
12-20-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_f867b02b-202b-5acd-b13d-b83297865141.html#tracking-source=mp-opinion
President Ronald Reagan on trade and the free market
BILLINGS GAZETTE
4-8-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_51401511-6b75-5ab3-9825-fb7aea6964c3.html
Price controls threatened medical advancements
BILLINGS GAZETTE
5-20-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_ac735130-4d22-5e85-a84f-782f00693e6c.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 boasts strong business creation numbers
BILLINGS GAZETTE
4-24-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_adab5350-b153-52c3-ad4e-c095a6733d6e.html
A new Montana Constitutional Convention?
BILLINGS GAZETTE
12-9-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_02d419dd-c500-579e-83f1-759ec086436e.html
The Road to serfdom has a fast lane — and we’re in it
BILLINGS GAZETTE
5-8-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_f5ae11cd-810f-5008-a52c-ae89a15c65a0.html
Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages
BILLINGS GAZETTE
12-14-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_67fb5b71-98fd-55c2-95ce-68f4440e305f.html
Congress had a viable health care reform plan once — It should be considered again
BILLINGS GAZETTE
12-27-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_f9c9a81d-54ca-5eaf-893b-d62223e45b74.html
Does higher spending increase student outcomes?
BILLINGS GAZETTE
12-14-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_b3957551-d106-5510-bc19-0445c57b4fc2.html
State resolutions demand federal fiscal restraints
BILLINGS GAZETTE
3-8-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_7b9f8ab2-fa79-543d-bc7e-79bf64f05463.html
Montana ends its legislative session with major income tax relief
BILLINGS GAZETTE
5-8-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_8ac1957a-f723-5e09-bd49-407085e7aac4.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
Should Montana continue to expand Medicaid?
BILLINGS GAZETTE
1-11-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/health-care-reform-roger-stark-mountain-states-policy-center/article_7afb5e4d-a76b-5707-9b76-534d606cb043.html
Let's get real about the Medicaid reform in the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
BILLINGS GAZETTE
7-10-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_f143b1df-c982-516c-98ed-4de125bc0c62.html
Private school subsidy bill heads to Idaho House floor
BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO
2-5-25
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2025-02-05/idaho-private-school-subsidy-tax-credit
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BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO
8-11-25
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/idaho-matters/2025-08-11/holdbacks-idaho-economy
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
Advocates speak in Idaho as school choice debate returns
BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO
1-7-25
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/idaho-matters/2025-01-07/debate-school-choice-legislative-session
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
President Ronald Reagan on trade and the free market
BOZEMAN CHRONICLE
4-10-25
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/jason-mercier-president-ronald-reagan-on-trade-and-the-free-market/article_42974837-a10d-4e30-8f71-aad5dcbaf5fd.html
Citizens, states — including Montana — are drowning in legislation
BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE
6-14-25
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/chris-cargill-citizens-states-including-montana-are-drowning-in-legislation/article_f862a62e-eff4-4c3d-9cd6-1842243a6d22.html
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
Accelerating broadband deployment with a shot clock
BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE
1-6-25
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/sebastian-griffin-accelerating-broadband-deployment-with-a-shot-clock/article_29800be6-cc97-11ef-8ae0-3745cb8e23fe.html
Shot Clock Reforms Will Help Close Digital Divide
BROADBAND BREAKFAST
1-22-25
https://broadbandbreakfast.com/johnny-kampis-shot-clock-reforms-will-help-close-digital-divide/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH_gFNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHefIsAOKYzuG4qPm0jUbrlLlYwr17H4emad6sBPBmjRwiC53i2uJ565QCA_aem_av0bfTUGlv2XwB5m2oH4ug
Accelerating Broadband Deployment with a Shot Clock
BROADBAND BREAKFAST
1-4-25
https://broadbandbreakfast.com/accelerating-broadband-deployment-with-a-shot-clock/
New banking hurdles mean most Americans finish last
BRYAN TIMES
1-2-25
https://www.bryantimes.com/new-banking-hurdles-mean-most-americans-finish-last/article_308ff630-c6c0-11ef-9e36-e7bf427c22b3.html
Court should uphold Education Savings Accounts in Wyoming
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
6-26-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_600bc9a8-1439-4ee1-b76c-51cc2292a0c8.html
46 states have a private workers’ compensation system: Wyoming should join them
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
12-17-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_cab3db69-7caa-4a49-b342-1929f0446cbb.html
Time to strengthen the Wyoming Public Records Act
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
5-5-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/article_774caba2-7e36-4880-9376-afd91f342359.html
New 'squatter law' will allow for immediate eviction of illegal residents
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
5-27-25
https://trib.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_c193e6d1-5b01-408c-ad22-45a5ec7ea7cb.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
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
A ‘shot clock’ law could boost Wyoming broadband growth. Here's how
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
1-3-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/wyoming-broadband-shot-clock-sebastian-griffin/article_cd970436-c9eb-11ef-87cd-ab24ab783c08.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
Now is the time to expand ESAs in Wyoming
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
1-10-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/wyoming-school-choice-mountain-states-policy-center/article_8dd745d8-cc5f-11ef-b7ea-7b9b58a07678.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
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
Let’s get real about the Medicaid reform in the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
CDA PRESS
7-13-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/jul/13/opinion-lets-get-real-about-the-medicaid-reform-in-the-big-beautiful-bill/
Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the session
CDA PRESS
1-3-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/jan/03/opinion-idaho-lawmakers-should-make-it-easier-for-citizens-to-participate-during-the-session/
'Parental Choice' town hall on Wednesday
CDA PRESS
10-14-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/oct/14/parental-choice-town-hall-on-wednesday/
The child is not a mere creature of the State
CDA PRESS
6-8-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/jun/08/opinion-the-child-is-not-a-mere-creature-of-the-state/
Western states like Idaho are drowning in legislation
CDA PRESS
6-6-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/jun/06/opinion-western-states-like-idaho-are-drowning-in-legislation/
Idaho's economic strength is showing
CDA PRESS
10-26-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/oct/26/sunday-edit-idahos-economic-stren/
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/
The story you're not being told about gas prices in Washington, Idaho
CDA PRESS
6-27-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/jun/27/opinion-the-story-youre-not-being-told-about-gas-prices-in-washington-idaho/
Montana ends its legislative session with major income tax relief
CENTER SQAURE
5-5-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_73f89257-33f5-4a09-beb8-e80257253a05.html?a
Are changes needed to Idaho's initiative process?
CENTER SQUARE
1-13-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_f0e6779c-d1e7-11ef-8e77-bbc45e646421.html?a
Let’s get real about the Medicaid reform in the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
CENTER SQUARE
7-7-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_052054f4-229c-48cf-9f33-fbeeb969d5e3.html
Idaho governor signs $50 million private school choice bill into law
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2-27-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_50eb3a7c-f53f-11ef-8608-9b72f5cba94e.html?a
Accelerating broadband deployment with a shot clock
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1-4-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_7b77b730-ca0a-11ef-a09e-7fd54a93ca04.html?a
Rent control's record of ruin
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2-19-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_81957aa4-ef1b-11ef-a638-2ffe2d665a2a.html?a
Cost for Seattle’s Sound Transit rail program balloons to $185 billion
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https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_7991ba79-9c07-4a44-a035-b1e8ba237ade.html?a
States need safeguards to avoid duplicate Medicaid payments
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1-3-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_2cb9636c-c9f3-11ef-85d7-d76811648eb9.html?a
A prescription for fraud? GAO finds serious abuses in Obamacare exchanges
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https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_5a8bf51a-cb01-4eb4-abc9-84ca7e30df61.html
Washington state budget is now negative by $421 million
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9-23-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_a168bf1e-781a-418a-a6a7-dfbc12d20567.html?a
Increased grocery tax credit proposed for Idaho
CENTER SQUARE
2-4-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_63016f6c-e291-11ef-8e03-674ecb3661c1.html?a
Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again
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4-30-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_f8408d0f-5cc7-41d1-84b6-dcf1a319d647.html?a
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11-18-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_e54be226-7ca4-4808-9a18-2fb4824276f2.html?a
Here come the Idaho tax cut bills
CENTER SQUARE
1-25-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_11abf768-da8a-11ef-9d0a-9f5f9fd3c28e.html?a
Certificate of Need laws should be repealed
CENTER SQUARE
2-6-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/wyoming/article_fc79acf0-e4c0-11ef-b641-eb385ad9f16d.html?a
Our region leads on tax competitiveness, with one glaring exception
CENTER SQUARE
11-25-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_9ddc211d-96d9-4c29-884d-82078efd85c3.html?a
How AI can help take regulatory reforms to the next level
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9-12-25
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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
Next steps for emergency powers reform
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2-21-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_25117766-efe2-11ef-8394-7fca1eb724cb.html?a
President Trump shows strong support for Snake River dams
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6-20-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_067211af-d5bd-4adf-be7d-0c2ec9ae1e24.html?a
Idaho House passes school choice bill
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2-7-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_14932a4a-e625-11ef-a666-47078b9f643b.html?a
Idaho and Montana set the example for DOGE
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1-23-25
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2-3-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_f2686236-e24c-11ef-9afb-17b540a38f39.html?a
Public lands need protection and future flexibility
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9-8-25
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Massive tax increase proposed for single-payer health care in Washington state
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Washington lawmakers propose billions in new tax increases
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3-25-25
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Online dating tax bill would fund efforts to fight domestic violence in WA
CENTER SQUARE
4-8-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_840d775f-4987-4723-972e-e09b64927e28.html?a
Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages
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12-9-25
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Property owners gain ground against squatters in Wyoming
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3-18-25
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6-3-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_62323584-c6d3-47db-a68e-45eec18cf93d.html?a
State resolutions demand federal fiscal restraints
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7-15-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_47b21f34-b8cc-45c3-9a98-de6a3216b54e.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
Taking politics out of banking
CENTER SQUARE
8-27-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_15cce58f-6faa-4718-8083-721ca96a6119.html
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
Idaho Senate passes school choice bill, heads to governor's desk
CENTER SQUARE
2-19-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_bc35aa7c-ef06-11ef-90f3-8fcb9f08db0a.html
Two radically different approaches to short-term rentals
CENTER SQUARE
4-7-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_35c7e6d5-1bdd-4073-9046-da801c2f66c7.html?a
The Road to Serfdom has a fast lane – and we’re in it
CENTER SQUARE
5-5-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_ad02dd49-6b39-4df0-aa15-4449926c8f9e.html
Washington enacts massive tax increases to pay for government pay raises
CENTER SQUARE
5-21-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_dcbefff0-ced9-48c6-a382-7ddc25b4a93f.html?a
WA's Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers
CENTER SQUARE
7-9-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_d1a93181-181f-4f3d-825c-a2561799ce4c.html?a
The story you're not being told about gas prices in Washington, Idaho
CENTER SQUARE
6-26-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_72561ce5-7e45-43ad-bd18-60c102618af6.html?a
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
Washington’s new digital ad sales tax: Unconstitutional, unfair and economically unsound
CENTER SQUARE
6-18-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_c1d5ec39-153d-448e-82b1-a7af4f9cdca0.html?a
Citizens, states are drowning in legislation
CENTER SQUARE
6-4-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_12cb193b-f343-436c-8a9c-7b45332db9d0.html?a
Should Montana continue to expand Medicaid?
CENTER SQUARE
1-9-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/montana/article_ea2c03b6-ceba-11ef-9631-cfb0cf67cbc4.html
Debanking needs a federal solution
CENTER SQUARE
3-4-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_8088d346-f951-11ef-9f3e-1f272fd5752d.html
In the dead of night, WA House passes trio of tax hike bills
CENTER SQUARE
4-22-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_a3a47717-2e5f-444c-8864-bdb5bfedbc19.html?a
Bill would set up study with an eye toward WA Legislature going full-time
CENTER SQUARE
2-13-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_482feaa0-ea58-11ef-9675-9b20ae07205a.html?a
AI regulatory moratorium provides time to get the standard right
CENTER SQUARE
5-20-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_6edff7da-792a-40b6-b56b-d0ed0c408115.html?a
A monumental day for education choice in Idaho
CENTER SQUARE
1-6-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_ccfb4f50-cc7a-11ef-903a-a79cff15cd43.html?a
Washington considers imposing mileage tax
CENTER SQUARE
2-25-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_8c0a1d9a-f390-11ef-9b20-8b671d5032e9.html?a
Montana Gov. Gianforte highlights the need for additional income tax reduction
CENTER SQUARE
2-6-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/montana/article_7b09dd76-e4bf-11ef-acf2-ab824307a4d3.html?a
Idaho Tax Commission releases state tax burden rankings
CENTER SQUARE
3-24-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_ad2810b5-3672-425f-9325-60d03e68e961.html?a
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
Washington state Supreme Court ignores voters, makes homeless challenge worse
CENTRALIA CHRONICLE
4-21-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-washington-state-supreme-court-ignores-voters-makes-homeless-challenge-worse,379145
While Washington attacks its economic engine, other states are ready to roll out the red carpet
CENTRALIA CHRONICLE
4-2-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-while-washington-attacks-its-economic-engine-other-states-are-ready-to-roll-out-the,378011?
Washington state Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers
CENTRALIA CHRONICLE
7-9-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-washington-state-supreme-court-hides-the-ball-on-state-employee-compensation-offers,383764
Online dating tax bill would fund efforts to fight domestic violence in Washington state
CENTRALIA CHRONICLE
4-9-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/online-dating-tax-bill-would-fund-efforts-to-fight-domestic-violence-in-washington-state,378446?
Montana, Idaho join the 'record' tax cut club while Washington state imposes a 'historic' tax increase
CENTRALIA CHRONICLE
4-30-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-montana-idaho-join-the-record-tax-cut-club-while-washington-state-imposes-a,379883
Washington state considers imposing mileage tax
CENTRALIA CHRONICLE
2-26-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-washington-state-considers-imposing-mileage-tax,376020
Two different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting introduced
CHRONICLE
2-5-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-two-different-approaches-to-ranked-choice-voting-introduced,374946
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
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
Washington state lawmakers propose billions in new tax increases
CHRONICLE
3-25-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-washington-state-lawmakers-propose-billions-in-new-tax-increases,377522?
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
New banking hurdles mean most Americans finish last
CIRCLEVILLE HERALD
1-2-25
https://www.circlevilleherald.com/comment/op-ed-new-banking-hurdles-mean-most-americans-finish-last/article_dbc83d16-c637-11ef-82fa-9f7f11ebcff2.html
Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages
CLARK COUNTY TODAY
12-10-25
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-fast-food-jobs-at-risk-with-high-minimum-wages/
Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again
CLARK COUNTY TODAY
5-2-25
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-state-lawmakers-increase-the-cost-of-driving-again/
West sees more bills than ever
COLUMBIAN
6-16-25
https://www.columbian.com/news/2025/jun/16/cargill-west-sees-more-bills-than-ever/
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/
Montana should call for a convention of states
DAILY INTER LAKE
11-23-25
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/nov/23/montana-should-call-for-a-convention-of-states/
AI regulatory moratorium provides time to get it right
DAILY INTER LAKE
6-1-25
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/jun/01/ai-regulatory-moratorium-provides-time-to-get-it-right/
Locals should have say on federal land developments
DAILY INTER LAKE
12-14-25
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/dec/14/locals-should-have-say-on-federal-land-developments/
Montana joins the record tax cut club
DAILY INTER LAKE
5-6-25
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/may/06/montana-joins-the-record-tax-cut-club/
Open enrollment: The most popular public education choice option
DAILY INTER LAKE
4-20-25
https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/apr/20/open-enrollment-the-most-popular-public-education-choice-option/
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/
Idaho governor reveals hilariously insulting nickname for West Coast liberals fleeing to his deep red state
DAILY MAIL
12-5-25
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15357513/Idaho-governor-Brad-Little-liberals-cows.html
A prescription for fraud
DAILY RECORD
12-16-25
https://www.mydailyrecord.com/opinion/a-prescription-for-fraud/article_75c95b0d-d29a-4b76-8ca7-c933cf045eca.html
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/
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/
Federal, states' policies starving farms in the West
EVERETT HERALD
12-6-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-federal-states-policies-starving-farms-in-the-west/
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/
State attempt at single-payer health care bound to fail
EVERETT HERALD
2-8-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-state-attempt-at-single-payer-health-care-bound-to-fail/
$20-an-hour pay for fast food workers will kill jobs
EVERETT HERALD
12-20-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-20-an-hour-pay-for-fast-food-workers-will-kill-jobs/
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/
State worker pay raises behind $10B in tax increases
EVERETT HERALD
5-24-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-state-worker-pay-raises-behind-10b-in-tax-increases/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKirD1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF1bW5XYzBHT2xaeXFsbGxrAR4A_Y073xCgqjLZtAkr4Ed1dUkGfAlpt2L-gyaIflkRsakvrqeboWwqI62sKw_aem_bhxhka3nMnp9rQktwx9a-A
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/
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/
Medicaid reforms will keep it for those most in need
EVERETT HERALD
7-12-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-medicaid-reforms-will-keep-it-for-those-most-in-need/
Cap on rent would work against better housing supply
EVERETT HERALD
3-15-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-cap-on-rent-would-work-against-better-housing-supply/
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/
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/
Compare tax choices of 3 states and watch what happens
EVERETT HERALD
5-17-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/opinion/opinion-success-idaho-backed-legal-effort-stops-california-electric-truck-mandates/article_47bcec04-c0aa-4b4d-b4e3-60d1dc9aba2c.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/
More spending not answer to better student outcomes
EVERETT HERALD
12-27-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-more-spending-not-answer-to-better-student-outcomes/
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/
State's new tax on digital sales ads unfair and unwise
EVERETT HERALD
7-5-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-states-new-tax-on-digital-sales-ads-unfair-and-unwise/
Employers have it hard here; state's taxes make it harder
EVERETT HERALD
11-22-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-employers-have-it-hard-here-states-taxes-make-it-harder/
Why you don't want MAHA as your nutritionist or doctor
EVERETT HERALD
6-21-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-why-you-dont-want-maha-as-your-nutritionist-or-doctor/
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/
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/
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/
Rent controls record of ruin
EVERETT POST
2-19-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-rent-controls-record-of-ruin
Fiscal fallout: Washington state government spending surges 116% since 2015
EVERETT POST
7-14-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/fiscal-fallout-washington-state-government-spending-surges-116-since-2015
WA Supreme Court ignores voters, makes homeless challenge worse
EVERETT POST
4-19-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-wa-supreme-court-ignores-voters-makes-homeless-challenge-worse
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
WA's Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers
EVERETT POST
7-9-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-was-supreme-court-hides-the-ball-on-state-employee-compensation-offers
State resolutions demand federal fiscal restraints
EVERETT POST
3-6-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-state-resolutions-demand-federal-fiscal-restraints
Two different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting introduced
EVERETT POST
2-4-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-two-different-approaches-to-ranked-choice-voting-introduced
Washington enacts massive tax increases to pay for government pay raises
EVERETT POST
5-21-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-washington-enacts-massive-tax-increases-to-pay-for-government-pay-raises
Montana, Idaho join the record tax cut club while WA imposes a historic tax increase
EVERETT POST
4-28-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-montana-idaho-join-the-record-tax-cut-club-while-wa-imposes-a-historic-tax-increase
We dont want the money: WA trucking industry resists EV mandate
EVERETT POST
5-17-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/we-dont-want-the-money-wa-trucking-industry-resists-ev-mandate
The story you're not being told about gas prices in Washington, Idaho
EVERETT POST
6-26-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-the-story-youre-not-being-told-about-gas-prices-in-washington-idaho
President Trump shows strong support for Snake River dams
EVERETT POST
6-20-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-president-trump-shows-strong-support-for-snake-river-dams
While Washington attacks its economic engine, other states are ready to roll out the red carpet
EVERETT POST
4-1-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-while-washington-attacks-its-economic-engine-other-states-are-ready-to-roll-out-the-red-carpet
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