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Chris Cargill
2 hours ago1 min read
With stroke of pen, despised Lava Ridge energy project is halted
The project would have built hundreds of wind turbines on nearly 100,000 acres of public land. Although not as big as previously proposed, i
Sebastian Griffin
16 hours ago2 min read
Taxpayers should not fund government union activities
Public funds should be used to provide essential services and not to subsidize the activities of government unions. This is why taxpayers...
Jason Mercier
4 days ago2 min read
Montana considers harm reduction tax bill for heated tobacco products
A new proposal in Montana would utilize what is referred to as a “harm reduction” principle to tier the tobacco tax rate depending on how...
Chris Cargill
5 days ago1 min read
Education choice hat trick for Montana?
Over the past two legislative sessions, Montana lawmakers haven't been shy about expanding education choice options for children. And it see
Sebastian Griffin
5 days ago4 min read
Lessons learned from Idaho’s Luma project
In 2023, the State of Idaho launched an ambitious technological overhaul with the Luma system, a comprehensive, cloud-based system...
Jason Mercier
5 days ago3 min read
Washington lawmakers propose open government ombudsman
Several lawmakers in Washington state have proposed a bill to study the creation of an official open government ombudsman. The details...
Chris Cargill
6 days ago1 min read
Meet WONK - your new legislative best friend
Lawmaking isn't pretty, or easy. It shouldn't be. Thousands of pieces of legislation are introduced in state capitols and Washington,...
Jason Mercier
7 days ago4 min read
Are changes needed to Idaho's initiative process?
One of the most important powers secured by Idaho’s constitution is the right of the people to reject and propose laws via a referendum...
Chris Cargill
Jan 122 min read
Blizzard of bills and a call for restraint
Do all states need a rule that limits a lawmaker's appetite for more and more legislation? Maybe. But we'd rather see a self-imposed diet.
Chris Cargill
Jan 112 min read
This misguided grocery store definition could cost jobs, hurt economy
Like it or not, the way we shop has dramatically changed. More Americans are doing their shopping online or at a discount warehouse. Fewer g
Dr. Roger Stark
Jan 103 min read
Should Montana continue to expand Medicaid?
Congress passed the original Medicaid program in 1965 as a health insurance safety net for the most vulnerable low-income people in the...
Marta Mossburg
Jan 93 min read
Now is the time for Wyoming to expand Education Savings Accounts
Since the COVID pandemic, the number of homeschooling families has jumped nationally and statewide, as many who were forced into it...
Jason Mercier
Jan 92 min read
More tax relief is on the way for Idaho
You can take it to the bank – taxes will be cut again this year in Idaho. State leaders kicked off the 2025 Legislative Session by making...
Chris Cargill
Jan 82 min read
Fact check: No, not every cent of a state budget belongs to public schools
Medicaid expansion defunds public schools. Road construction defunds public schools. Fighting forest fires defunds public schools....
Sebastian Griffin
Jan 74 min read
Current status of Artificial Intelligence use in Idaho
The Idaho Artificial Intelligence Working Group met on December 17th, 2024 for the second time since Its formation. With the new year...
Chris Cargill
Jan 63 min read
A monumental day for education choice in Idaho
While Idaho has a robust charter school system, it has been more reluctant in year's past to further expand choice options for families. Bas
MSPC Newsroom
Jan 42 min read
MSPC Board of Directors elects two new members
Consistent with the organization's bylaws, Scott Brown of Rexburg and Tim Hennessey of Boise were elected unanimously by MSPC's board in Dec
Sam Cardwell
Jan 32 min read
States need safeguards to avoid duplicate Medicaid payments
The findings of a recent audit performed by the Washington State Auditor’s Office showed that on average, Washington paid $8.6 million...
Jason Mercier
Jan 23 min read
Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the session
Ready or not Idaho’s 2025 Legislative Session starts on January 6. Many important policies will be considered ranging from education...
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