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Health care needs price transparency
Americans should have the right to know prices for their medical care.

Dr. Roger Stark
Apr 30, 20242 min read


States should increase the availability of public charter schools
Studies continue to show that public charter schools are making a positive difference in students' lives.

Jason Mercier
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Meet MSPC's 2024 Sawtooth Leadership Academy class
The Sawtooth Leadership Academy is a project of Mountain States Policy Center. The yearly, limited enrollment and no-cost program is...

MSPC Newsroom
Apr 27, 20244 min read


Embracing AI for State Programs: A Conservative Approach to Efficiency and Innovation
AI holds the potential to revolutionize public administration for the betterment of society.
Sebastian Griffin
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Back from the dead to stifle the internet: Feds push net neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote Thursday to reinstate net neutrality rules for the internet, even though the...

Chris Cargill
Apr 24, 20241 min read


Supreme Court seems split over city homeless regulations
The case has the potential to reshape any municipality's ability to adopt laws that would prevent homeless camping, especially in areas wher

Chris Cargill
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Powering the Mountain States: A snapshot of the region’s energy portfolio
By embracing baseload sources like natural gas, hydro, and nuclear these states can continue towards a more prosperous and resilient future.

Sam Cardwell
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Introducing more, passing less - the state legislative trends that surprise
Sometimes the story of a legislative session can be told in two simple stats: the number of bills introduced, and the number of bills comple

Chris Cargill
Apr 22, 20242 min read


MSPC launches new children's book series to teach kids about free markets
MSPC launches new children's book series to teach kids about free markets

MSPC Newsroom
Apr 17, 20242 min read


New MSPC video exposes problems with Ranked Choice Voting
There is a big difference between open primaries and ranked-choice voting. Learn more about the problems with RCV in our new video.

Jason Mercier
Apr 17, 20243 min read


U.S. Supreme Court upholds constitutional safeguards against undue building fees
Government officials have been placed on notice by the U.S. Supreme Court concerning undue impact fees.

Olivia Johnston
Apr 16, 20244 min read


MSPC presents the Elevation Award to the legislative champions of education reform
A crowd of nearly 600 packed the Coeur d'Alene Resort Friday night for MSPC's 2024 Spring Dinner, hearing from keynote speaker Kayleigh...

MSPC Newsroom
Apr 13, 20242 min read


Nearly 600 expected in Coeur d'Alene to hear from former White House Press Secretary
A sold-out crowd will pack the Coeur d'Alene Resort Friday night to hear from former White House Press Secretary, author, and current FOX...

MSPC Newsroom
Apr 11, 20241 min read


A conversation with Idaho Reports on legislative transparency
There should be at least a three-day notice for public hearings and remote testimony options provided for all public hearings.

Jason Mercier
Apr 10, 20241 min read


How AI can improve government efficiency and save taxpayer money
Harnessing the power of AI is not just about cost savings, it's about delivering better public services and improving the lives of citizens.

Sebastian Griffin
Apr 8, 20243 min read


Comparing taxes in the Western States
With continued tax reduction efforts occurring across the country this year, these numbers are likely to change in next year’s report.

Jason Mercier
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Idaho's 2024 Legislative Session: Policy success and reforms still needed
There were several exciting reforms advanced, a few disappointing roadblocks hit, and a couple of head-scratching moments.

Jason Mercier
Apr 3, 20246 min read


Putting animal agriculture out to pasture is a bad moo-ve
Pushing farm businesses out to pasture, only because they’ve grown to keep up with expenses is an unfair solution.

Madilynne Clark
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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