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Why the free market and Western Civilization need defending
It’s time to just say no to these de-growth activists who want to tear down the progress of Western civilization.

Aaron Klein
Mar 28, 20243 min read


29 states now have some form of ESA, education choice tax credit, or education tax scholarship
Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California are now the only states in the West not providing these options for families.

Jason Mercier
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Startling special ed violations expose urgent need for more ed choice options
It appears Idaho legislators will adjourn their legislative session unable to pass any expansion in education choice options for...

Chris Cargill
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Idaho ends political messages on taxpayer refund checks
Thanks to the action of Idaho lawmakers this session, taxpayer refund checks will no longer include political messages.

Jason Mercier
Mar 25, 20242 min read


What does AI think it should be used for by states?
Here is what Gemini AI recommended for Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming.
Sebastian Griffin
Mar 21, 20243 min read


Six ballot measures set the tone in 2024 for Washington
Hundreds of thousands of voters helped shape the just concluded 2024 Legislative Session and the upcoming November general election in...

Jason Mercier
Mar 20, 20244 min read


The Hospital 340B Program – Helping the Poor Afford Prescription Drugs or Helping Hospitals’ Financial Status?
The 340B program either needs serious reform to actually support the most vulnerable patients or it should be closed.

Dr. Roger Stark
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Several Attorneys General champion limited regulation in AI development
The collaborative effort among these AGs reflects a shared commitment to upholding the pillars of free market capitalism and individual libe
Sebastian Griffin
Mar 18, 20243 min read


Idaho legislators introduce MSPC's Public School Transparency Act
Understanding school district budgets could become easier thanks to a bill introduced in the Idaho House Education Committee.

Chris Cargill
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Idaho remains a good investment after credit check
Strong fiscal discipline and good governance will help provide ongoing dividends for taxpayers.

Jason Mercier
Mar 15, 20243 min read


Announcing our 2024 Elevation Award recipients: The legislative champions of education reform
Mountain States Policy Center is proud to announce the recipients of our 2024 Elevation Award: the legislators in Montana and Idaho who have

MSPC Newsroom
Mar 14, 20242 min read


A Model for Legislative Oversight of AI
Idaho House Bill 568 aims to establish an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council that creates a balanced approach
Sebastian Griffin
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Families stymied as Idaho committee shuts down ed choice debate
The evidence of success was there. The testimonies were heartbreaking. The parents traveled from across the state. But in the end, it didn’t

Chris Cargill
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Idaho Farm Bureau sets the record straight on education choice
Many Idaho legislators come from rural communities that are home to many farms. As the debate over education choice has unfolded over the...

Chris Cargill
Mar 11, 20241 min read


For Sunshine Week Consider Creating an Open Government Ombudsman
One reform that we’d like to see across the mountain states in honor of Sunshine Week is the creation of an Open Government Ombudsman.

Jason Mercier
Mar 11, 20243 min read


One of these programs is just like the other
There's a very familiar debate going on at the Idaho state capitol, but consistency doesn't appear to be one of the topics.

Chris Cargill
Mar 7, 20242 min read


Governor Little signs Unemployment Insurance tax savings bill
From Unemployment Insurance tax reductions to additional income tax relief, Idaho continues to put out the “Open for Business” sign.

Jason Mercier
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Idaho Legislature unanimously acts to close home equity theft loophole
Unanimous support. That was the response from the Idaho legislature to MSPC's recommendation to close the home equity theft loophole.

Jason Mercier
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Idaho continues efforts to reform occupational licensing
Idaho’s licensing reform efforts are increasing jobs and upward professional mobility, decreasing prices, and creating economic gains.

Madilynne Clark
Mar 5, 20243 min read


Small farms in the Mountain States are disappearing
Farm numbers across the United States are dwindling and the mountain states are no exception.

Madilynne Clark
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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