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...
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THE BLOG
Madilynne Clark
- Jul 28
- 4 min
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.
Jason Mercier
- Jul 25
- 6 min
Understanding the Wyoming legislative process
How does the Wyoming Legislature work? Here is the response we received from the Wyoming Legislative Service Office (LSO).
Madilynne Clark
- Jul 24
- 2 min
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
Jason Mercier
- Jul 23
- 3 min
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 20
- 3 min
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.
Sebastian Griffin
- Jul 20
- 3 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- Jul 19
- 3 min
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...
Jason Mercier
- Jul 18
- 3 min
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 17
- 3 min
Definitions for MSPC frequently used terms
To help provide context for our recommendations and analysis, here is a description of what these terms mean.
Chris Cargill
- Jul 16
- 1 min
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 11
- 2 min
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...
Jason Mercier
- Jul 10
- 2 min
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.
Madilynne Clark
- Jul 7
- 3 min
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.
Jason Mercier
- Jul 7
- 2 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- Jul 6
- 1 min
New look, same commitment
As we prepare to celebrate our one-year anniversary, we're updating the organization with a new, more modern look.
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