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MSPC partners with The Woman Panel for a free market success
Women gathered in Spokane this week to learn about the free market’s power to improve lives. More than 100 guests attended The Woman...

Madilynne Clark
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Not again! Federal government moves to "police" internet
Without government control, how will the internet survive? Just fine, thank you very much.

Chris Cargill
Sep 27, 20232 min read


Idaho kicks off Broadband 101 workshops
Idaho is going to have a big opportunity to expand broadband the right way with $583 million in federal funding.
Sebastian Griffin
Sep 25, 20232 min read


MSPC meets with Montana Governor Gianforte
Senior MSPC staff and a few board members had the opportunity to meet with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte this week.

Jason Mercier
Sep 20, 20231 min read


Truth in Taxation improves property tax transparency
One way to help bring greater transparency to property tax increases is with a reform called Truth in Taxation.

Jason Mercier
Sep 19, 20233 min read


Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting: A Conversation with WA’s Secretary of State
Moving our election systems to a clean open primary like Washington’s Top Two, is a debate worth having.

Jason Mercier
Sep 15, 20234 min read


The tech "case of the century" starts with a whimper
The federal government has advanced the argument that Google behaved anti competitively when promoting its search product.

Chris Cargill
Sep 14, 20233 min read


The merger of grocery chains could be a good thing for consumers - here’s why
When it comes to the proposed merger of Idaho-based Albertsons and the supermarket giant Kroger, there's no need for a cleanup on aisle...

Chris Cargill
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Bring greater transparency to property taxes with Truth in Taxation
Policymakers should focus their property tax reform efforts on improving transparency and voter engagement with Truth in Taxation.

Jason Mercier
Sep 11, 20232 min read


Wyoming Department of Education releases K-12 test scores
Providing parents and students with more school choice options is the next test Wyoming policymakers need to pass.

Jason Mercier
Sep 8, 20232 min read


Montana charter school ruling - four things to know
A Montana District Court judge has temporarily blocked parts of a law passed by the state legislature to create a system of public...

Chris Cargill
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Former Idaho Governor Butch Otter named recipient of MSPC Elevation Award
“I’ve always believed that good policy is good politics,” said Otter. “I am humbled to receive this honor.”

MSPC Newsroom
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Bring the free market back to agriculture
We’ll be providing policymakers with recommendations to help sow the crop for a better agricultural climate.

Madilynne Clark
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Labor Day should be about workers, not unions
President Joe Biden's 2023 Labor Day proclamation is heavy on praise for unions. But as we mark this end-of-summer holiday, the attention...

Chris Cargill
Sep 3, 20232 min read


Free market agriculture grows when resources are available
A seed is filled with unlocked potential. Add a little soil, sunlight, and water, and within days the seed begins to sprout, filling the...

Madilynne Clark
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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