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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...

Jason Mercier
Jan 153 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,...

Chris Cargill
Jan 141 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...

Jason Mercier
Jan 144 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 122 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

Chris Cargill
Jan 112 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...

Dr. Roger Stark
Jan 103 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...

Marta Mossburg
Jan 93 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...

Jason Mercier
Jan 92 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....

Chris Cargill
Jan 82 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...

Sebastian Griffin
Jan 74 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

Chris Cargill
Jan 63 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

MSPC Newsroom
Jan 42 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...

Sam Cardwell
Jan 32 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...

Jason Mercier
Jan 23 min read
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