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Free market agriculture weeds out excessive regulations
As a small farmer starting from scratch, there comes a point when it is necessary to hire someone to work on your operation. A few years...

Madilynne Clark
Aug 31, 20233 min read


PILT debate - how much tax money is the public losing on public land?
More than 60% of land in Idaho is controlled by the federal government - meaning a loss of tax revenues for local government. How much...

Chris Cargill
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Free market farming ends drought-like conditions
Farmers have the potential to thrive when they are unencumbered by excessive regulations.

Madilynne Clark
Aug 28, 20232 min read


Idaho government transparency workshops scheduled
We’d like to see a change to legislative rules that would require at least a 72-hour waiting period before action or hearings on bills.

Jason Mercier
Aug 23, 20232 min read


"Education is underfunded" - the song and dance that doesn't end
As a new school year begins, don't forget to check the back to school list. Also, get to know your child's teachers and slow down in...

Chris Cargill
Aug 21, 20232 min read


These issues have to be addressed before adopting any mileage tax
As gas prices surge, more drivers are looking at the electric vehicle market. Sometimes that makes economic sense, but depending on the...

Chris Cargill
Aug 18, 20232 min read


The rapid rise of AI and how we pivot
Where do you go from here? Quite simply, AI is advancing at an incredibly fast rate, and it is here to stay.
Sebastian Griffin
Aug 17, 20234 min read


Banning plastic bags is not an effective environmental policy
The Cheyenne, Wyoming city council is considering joining a popular, but ineffective environmental fad. Lawmakers are proposing banning...

Chris Cargill
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Lawmaking in Idaho – How the Gem State’s Legislative Process Works
How do the legislatures in the Mountain States work? Here is the response we received from the Idaho Legislative Services Office (LSO).

Jason Mercier
Aug 16, 20238 min read


Here are the states that charge the most gas tax
Americans are feeling a pain at the pump. But who is to blame for the higher prices? Government taxes and fees can make up a significant...

Chris Cargill
Aug 15, 20232 min read


Montana’s fiscal process – An interview with the Office of Budget and Program Planning
Here is my interview with the Director for the Office of Budget and Program Planning (OBPP), on Montana’s fiscal process.

Jason Mercier
Aug 14, 20234 min read


As Wyoming advances education choice, it’s important to use accurate terms
It's important to point out that Education Savings Accounts are not "vouchers." It's inaccurate and misleading to interchange the terms.

Chris Cargill
Aug 10, 20232 min read


A new commitment centers conservatism in freedom & free markets
These principles affirm our commitment to free enterprise, free trade, free speech, strong families, balanced budgets, and the rule of law.

Chris Cargill
Aug 10, 20239 min read


Who is responsible for Idaho’s water supply?
Who is responsible for Idaho’s water supply? A generic answer would be ‘everyone.’ A more thoughtful answer would specify policymakers...

Madilynne Clark
Aug 9, 20232 min read


An overview of the legislative process in Washington state
How do the legislatures in the Mountain States work? To answer this question, we checked with legislative officials in each state.

Jason Mercier
Aug 8, 20234 min read


Ahead of new school year, how is the public viewing education?
Call it the state of education in the United States.

Chris Cargill
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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