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Preventing out-of-control wildfires is possible, if the government permits
Certain fuels burn hotter and faster than others, a lesson quickly taught to new firefighters. “It lights up like gasoline” was a phrase...

Madilynne Clark
Jan 313 min read


President’s executive order on ed choice – a call to arms for Idaho?
The president has set the stage, the research confirms the validity of the policy, and our families have shown the need. The only thing left

Chris Cargill
Jan 302 min read


Two different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting introduced
Lawmakers in Washington State and Wyoming are taking two radically different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Washington...

Jason Mercier
Jan 304 min read


Should the "Nation's Report Card" get us grounded?
The NAEP allows a state-by-state look at the data. For Idaho, the one bright spot was that eighth grade students performed better than their

Chris Cargill
Jan 302 min read


Property tax relief needed - but local spending is the issue
The proposed tax cuts keep coming in Idaho. First, we saw the introduction of one of the largest income tax cuts in state history. Then...

Jason Mercier
Jan 293 min read


AI in America: Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
In a major move, President Trump has taken action to refocus America's path for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). By revoking...

Sebastian Griffin
Jan 293 min read


How the Mountain States lead on regulatory reform, and what comes next
The growing leviathan of government red tape constrains American individuals and businesses, drains taxpayer purses, stifles economic...

Madilynne Clark
Jan 283 min read


Increased grocery tax credit proposed for Idaho
Purchasing food-related groceries in Idaho could soon become more affordable under a new bill introduced today. HB 61 (Food tax credits...

Jason Mercier
Jan 273 min read


Open enrollment is the right choice for Wyoming families
What if your address didn’t determine your public school? As WY-TOPP state assessments show, student performance varies widely throughout...

Marta Mossburg
Jan 273 min read


Fact check: No, education choice didn’t break Arizona’s budget, and it won’t break Idaho’s either
There's a genuine lack of understanding of what happened in Arizona, and what’s likely to happen here in Idaho if education choice is

Chris Cargill
Jan 254 min read


Massive tax increase proposed for single-payer health care in Washington state
Here we go again. Some lawmakers in Washington state will just not give up on their quest for a state-run single-payer health care...

Dr. Roger Stark
Jan 244 min read


One of largest income tax cuts in Idaho history proposed
Today's bill delivers more than $252M in tax cuts, starting with cutting individual and corporate income taxes to 5.3%.

Jason Mercier
Jan 233 min read


New Idaho ed choice proposal - just right?
It’s a $50 million program that will offer refundable tax credits of up to $5,000 per child, or $7,500 per child with special needs, to cove

Chris Cargill
Jan 222 min read


Idaho and Montana set the example for DOGE
President Donald Trump has big plans to tackle government efficiency and accountability during his new administration. This includes...

Sam Cardwell
Jan 224 min read


Is the Idaho legislative pay debate really about just 26 cents?
A 22% salary hike for legislators sounds large, until you start doing the math. In total, it represents just $534,135 in state spending, or

Chris Cargill
Jan 212 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

Chris Cargill
Jan 201 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...

Sebastian Griffin
Jan 202 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...

Jason Mercier
Jan 172 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

Chris Cargill
Jan 161 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...

Sebastian Griffin
Jan 164 min read
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