Has college enrollment peaked? Enrollment numbers give clues
Is the cost of college worth it? Has the political environment at large universities driven students away? The data shows dramatic...
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THE BLOG
Chris Cargill
- Nov 30
- 3 min
The success of education choice marches on
As the success of education choice expansion becomes more clear, additional states are stepping up to offer families more options. Joined...
Sebastian Griffin
- Nov 29
- 2 min
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are becoming things of the past ... are you proficient in AI?
The future of employment will undeniably require knowledge of AI.
Chris Cargill
- Nov 28
- 4 min
Three keys to making sure regulations don’t suffocate citizens and our economy
Like it or not, regulations play a role in our everyday lives. Some dictate where and how we can eat. Others place restrictions on what we c
Chris Cargill
- Nov 26
- 3 min
Trey Gowdy to keynote MSPC's 2024 Fall Dinner & Anniversary Gala
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) announced today former Congressman and FOX News host Trey Gowdy will be the keynote speaker at its...
Madilynne Clark
- Nov 22
- 2 min
Count the blessing of a cheaper Thanksgiving feast
This Thanksgiving, pile on an extra helping of sweet potatoes and enjoy a third round of turkey because the total cost of the meal is...
Chris Cargill
- Nov 20
- 2 min
Education choice advances in Wyoming
Students in Wyoming could be a small step closer to having more education options. The state's Joint Education Committee has approved...
Chris Cargill
- Nov 16
- 2 min
The myth of increased voter turnout through vote by mail
In this month's off-year general election, there's one thing Idaho and Washington had in common - voter turnout was dismal. But there's...
Madilynne Clark
- Nov 14
- 3 min
Building permit delays are fixed through bureaucratic fiscal penalties
In the midst of a housing shortage, permitting delays intensify scarcity and add unneeded costs.
Chris Cargill
- Nov 13
- 2 min
In the new shopping world, Albertsons-Kroger merger could provide the competition we need
Before you head over to the produce department and grab a few tomatoes to hurl in my direction, hear me out: the Albertsons-Kroger merger...
Sebastian Griffin
- Nov 10
- 2 min
Insights from Idaho's Broadband Trailblazer, Ramón Hobdey-Sanchez
Here are some of the considerations that shape Idaho's approach to managing federal aid for broadband expansion.
Jason Mercier
- Nov 8
- 1 min
Tax votes of note from 2023 election
68% of Texas voters approved the wealth tax ban and 60% of Colorado voters told state officials not to mess with the required tax refunds.
Jason Mercier
- Nov 7
- 4 min
Idaho lawmakers should provide at least 3-day notice of bills scheduled for public hearing
Lawmakers should amend their rules to require at least 3-day public notice of the bills to be heard at public hearings.
Chris Cargill
- Nov 6
- 1 min
MSPC launches first research center focused on technology & innovation
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – the region’s top source for free market policy – announced today the launch of its first research...
Chris Cargill
- Nov 6
- 4 min
This young mom & lawmaker led the fight for ed choice in Utah - now she has advice for other states
Utah State Representative Candice Pierucci first took her seat in the Utah Legislature in 2019 - when she was just 27 years old. Four...
Jason Mercier
- Nov 3
- 2 min
Bezos move provides a “Prime” warning on the impact of tax policy
The lesson for policymakers is that there’s more to tax policy, a truckload more.
Madilynne Clark
- Nov 2
- 3 min
Can Idahoans protect their homes and history from out-of-state interests?
Who should decide how public land is developed in Idaho – local elected officials or unelected bureaucrats in Washington D.C.?
Chris Cargill
- Nov 1
- 2 min
MSPC Board of Directors elects new leadership
Consistent with the requirements in its bylaws, the Board of Directors of the nation’s fastest-growing free market think tank has elected...
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