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Which state will be the next to axe its income tax?
Take a glance at tax policy across the nation and you'll notice an unmistakable trend - states are lowering or doing away with their...

Chris Cargill
Jul 31, 20231 min read


National officials should spark prescribed burns on federal lands to mitigate extreme fire seasons
Unlike wildfire, new policies are difficult to move uphill, but prescribed burning is worth the push.

Madilynne Clark
Jul 28, 20234 min read


Understanding the Wyoming legislative process
How does the Wyoming Legislature work? Here is the response we received from the Wyoming Legislative Service Office (LSO).

Jason Mercier
Jul 25, 20236 min read


U.S. Rep. Newhouse amendment protects western communities from federal overreach
Federal lands are critical to the economic health of the west, and the damaging overreach of the executive branch needs to be stopped to pro

Madilynne Clark
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Idaho supports the vital economic and environmental importance of the Snake River dams
This is a joint MSPC op-ed with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (Idaho).

Jason Mercier
Jul 23, 20233 min read


More property tax relief possible this year in Idaho
Now the focus will shift to local governments and if they allow taxpayers to receive the full amount of property tax relief.

Jason Mercier
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Twitter vs. Threads: A Clash with a Free Market impact
Two prominent figures in the tech world, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, have launched their own social media brands.
Sebastian Griffin
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Why the NEA's federal charter needs to be updated
This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin is expected to introduce the "STUDENT" act - a measure that seeks to reform the...

Chris Cargill
Jul 19, 20233 min read


Idaho’s fiscal process – An interview with the Division of Financial Management
We are currently reviewing the fiscal process in the Mountain States to provide a resource comparing Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming

Jason Mercier
Jul 18, 20233 min read


Definitions for MSPC frequently used terms
To help provide context for our recommendations and analysis, here is a description of what these terms mean.

Jason Mercier
Jul 17, 20233 min read


Is it possible to "disagree passionately without destroying"?
The Governors of Utah and Colorado are very different. One is a Republican and member of the LDS Church, the other is a Jewish Democrat...

Chris Cargill
Jul 16, 20231 min read


Power to the people, via the legislative branch
There’s a reason it comes first. Article One, Section One of the U.S. Constitution says, “all legislative powers shall be vested in a...

Chris Cargill
Jul 11, 20232 min read


An income tax on capital gains won’t bring Wyoming revenue stability
Imposing taxes on capital gains income is not a recipe for predictable state revenue.

Jason Mercier
Jul 10, 20232 min read


The sage grouse stand-off continues in the West
A standoff in the American west is occurring between two iconic symbols - ranchers and the Greater sage grouse.

Madilynne Clark
Jul 7, 20233 min read


Tax relief (and increases) in the Mountain States
Taxes continue to be reduced in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming while Washington is taking the opposite approach.

Jason Mercier
Jul 7, 20232 min read


New look, same commitment
As we prepare to celebrate our one-year anniversary, we're updating the organization with a new, more modern look.

MSPC Newsroom
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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