It’s cruel – and poor policy – to block special needs kids from educational opportunities
The future of the country is eager for change, whether the old-guard education establishment likes it or not.
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Jason Mercier
- Feb 29
- 4 min
Will Congress adopt tax relief this year?
The opportunity to enact a bipartisan congressional tax relief bill would be a terrible thing to waste.
Madilynne Clark
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Development choice not government fixes improve home affordability
The housing attainability crisis our region faces is not going to be fixed through government solutions and funding.
Jason Mercier
- Feb 28
- 1 min
MSPC testimony on I-2111 to ban a state and local income tax in Washington
I-2111 would implement the clear and consistent intent of Washington voters to stop income taxes from being imposed.
Chris Cargill
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Who is the government protecting by blocking Kroger-Albertsons?
The slogan of the Federal Trade Commission is “protecting America’s consumers.” But the decision by the FTC to block the merger of...
Amber Gunn
- Feb 26
- 3 min
Cracking open the cause for skyrocketing egg prices
You may need to break a few eggs to make an omelet but the yolk from bad policies can spoil the meal for everyone.
Chris Cargill
- Feb 22
- 2 min
More than 80% support a Public School Transparency Act
School district budgets can be a maze of numbers and jargon that most citizens cannot easily understand. Even some lawmakers have...
Jason Mercier
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Income tax ban ballot measure to be heard by Washington lawmakers
Washington voters have overwhelmingly rejected an income tax the last 10 straight times it was on the ballot.
Chris Cargill
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Bringing transparency to the cost of college with a Career Transparency Act
Policymakers may not be able to control all college costs, but they can help inform better career and financial decisions by students.
Jason Mercier
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Taxpayer refund/settlement checks should not include political messaging
The practice of including political messaging on taxpayer refund checks should be discontinued.
Amber Gunn
- Feb 20
- 3 min
Idaho, Wyoming take aim at local and federal agency overreach
Administrative agencies need to be kept in check. Elected legislators are just the folks to do it.
Chris Cargill
- Feb 19
- 2 min
Content filter bills could be legislating into a false sense of security, and a lawsuit
The Idaho House now has a bill that would require manufacturers of smartphones and tablets to enable content filters for children. SB...
Jason Mercier
- Feb 15
- 3 min
Idaho Senate Bill 1273 would authorize a statewide voters’ guide
A recent Boise State University poll found strong public support for Idaho to provide a voters’ guide.
Chris Cargill
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Focusing education funding on outcomes
The state of Idaho has followed a national trend in increasing the amount of state funding going to K-12 public schools. In fact, over...
Jason Mercier
- Feb 14
- 3 min
Several Idaho Senate resolutions call for attention on the national debt
It is clear that Congress is not capable of enacting the reforms needed to change the course of runaway federal spending.
Chris Cargill
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Paying unemployment benefits to striking workers is poor public policy
Washington State Legislators worked through the night Monday to pass a controversial bill that would allow unemployment benefits to be...
Chris Cargill
- Feb 13
- 1 min
New education choice bill introduced in Wyoming
Wyoming lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would bring additional education choice options to the Cowboy State. HB 0166 is a...
Jason Mercier
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Idaho Senate Joint Memorial 103 opposes breaching the Snake River Dams
A new Senate Joint Memorial has been introduced by several lawmakers to oppose breaching the Snake River dams.
MSPC Newsroom
- Feb 12
- 2 min
MSPC announces blockbuster lineup for 2024 Fall Dinner & Anniversary Gala
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott will join former Congressman Trey Gowdy at its Fall Dinner and Anniversary Gala in Boise this fall.
Jason Mercier
- Feb 8
- 4 min
Details on the new income tax reduction and school construction proposal for Idaho
A major new tax relief and school facilities funding bill has been proposed in Idaho.
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