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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.
Madilynne Clark
May 30, 20233 min read


Moving truck prices tell policy story
Idaho's quality of life, low tax burden and booming economy make it incredibly attractive.
Chris Cargill
May 24, 20232 min read


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 22, 20231 min read


Introducing Sebastian Griffin: MSPC's New 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...
MSPC Newsroom
May 18, 20232 min read


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 18, 20232 min read


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.
Chris Cargill
May 17, 20231 min read


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.
Madilynne Clark
May 15, 20233 min read


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 8, 20233 min read


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 3, 20231 min read


Charter schools have a future in Montana
It appears Montana will soon join 45 other states in permitting public charter schools.
Chris Cargill
May 2, 20231 min read

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.
Chris Cargill
May 1, 20231 min read
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