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...
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THE BLOG
Chris Cargill
- Aug 29
- 2 min
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...
Madilynne Clark
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Free market farming ends drought-like conditions
Farmers have the potential to thrive when they are unencumbered by excessive regulations.
Jason Mercier
- Aug 23
- 2 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- Aug 21
- 2 min
"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 18
- 2 min
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...
Sebastian Griffin
- Aug 17
- 4 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- Aug 16
- 2 min
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...
Jason Mercier
- Aug 16
- 8 min
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).
Chris Cargill
- Aug 15
- 2 min
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...
Jason Mercier
- Aug 14
- 4 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- Aug 10
- 2 min
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
- 9 min
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.
Madilynne Clark
- Aug 9
- 2 min
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...
Jason Mercier
- Aug 8
- 4 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- Aug 4
- 1 min
Ahead of new school year, how is the public viewing education?
Call it the state of education in the United States.
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