Supreme Court cleans up the Clean Water Act
Thanks to the perseverance of a Northern Idaho couple, the Clean Water Act (CWA), is less polluted by bureaucratic expansion.
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THE BLOG
Chris Cargill
- May 24
- 2 min
Moving truck prices tell policy story
Idaho's quality of life, low tax burden and booming economy make it incredibly attractive.
Chris Cargill
- May 22
- 1 min
Montana special needs families now have more choices for education
Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill that creates Education Savings Accounts for special needs children in Montana.
Chris Cargill
- May 18
- 2 min
MSPC announces hiring of Sebastian Griffin as Marketing and Communications Coordinator
The nation’s fastest-growing free market think tank – Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – is delighted to announce that Boise State...
Chris Cargill
- May 18
- 2 min
Supreme Court ruling means victory for free speech online
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and, in the process, protected free speech online.
Chris Cargill
- May 17
- 1 min
Examining Idaho spending on higher ed & student population trends
Higher education is getting more expensive, and both taxpayers and students being saddled with the cost.
Madilynne Clark
- May 15
- 3 min
Farm workers are missing out on income
The recent passage of agricultural overtime laws in California, Washington, and Oregon has limited the hours of farm workers.
Chris Cargill
- May 8
- 3 min
Five reasons why ranked choice voting is a bad idea
Ranked choice voting (RCV) may be the bigger issue here. Idaho legislators passed a bill this session that outlaws ranked choice voting.
Chris Cargill
- May 3
- 1 min
How many introduced bills actually become law?
Lawmakers across the region have introduced more than 4,000 new laws in 2023 legislative sessions.
Chris Cargill
- May 2
- 1 min
Charter schools have a future in Montana
It appears Montana will soon join 45 other states in permitting public charter schools.
Chris Cargill
- May 1
- 1 min
Foreign policy, education and elections - our conversation with U.S. Senator Jim Risch
Idaho Senator Jim Risch joined us at our inaugural Spring Dinner in Coeur d'Alene last week.
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