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While Washington attacks its economic engine, other states are ready to roll out the red carpet
Years of increasing taxes and regulations are leaving Washington employers facing the dreaded blue screen of death when it comes to their...

Sebastian Griffin
Mar 313 min read


Congress needs to make “mostly dead” Lava Ridge project “all dead”
As Idahoans take victory laps on the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project , proclaiming that President Trump’s executive order was “the...

Madilynne Clark
Mar 314 min read


Public schools are set up to fail
If we want to improve the performance of our schools, which is crucial to both the economic health and security of our nation, we need to ch

Donald P. Nielsen
Mar 303 min read


Washington farmers may finally receive promised climate tax relief
A bill hoping to deliver on the long-overdue climate tax fuel exemptions promised to agricultural producers has passed the Washington...

Sam Cardwell
Mar 283 min read


Adopting a fair and transparent public bid process
Fairness and consistency in public contracts are essential for a healthy economic climate. When certain industries are subject to a...

Sebastian Griffin
Mar 272 min read


Idaho Tax Commission releases state tax burden rankings
The Idaho State Tax Commission recently released its latest annual tax burden study and the findings confirm that Idaho is on the right...

Sam Cardwell
Mar 264 min read


Washington lawmakers propose billions in new tax increases
The theme of the 2025 Legislative Sessions in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming has been pursuing record tax relief. The odd state out in this...

Jason Mercier
Mar 243 min read


Idaho ranks 15th in Reason’s Annual Highway Report, but authors urge caution on road and bridge spending
In its recently released “ 28th Annual Highway Report ,” the Reason Foundation ranked Idaho 15th in the nation when it comes to cost...

Bob Pishue
Mar 243 min read


The two sentence bill, and the call for school budget transparency
Idaho's state House has approved perhaps the simplest bill introduced this legislative session. The measure - House Bill 416, introduced by

Chris Cargill
Mar 212 min read


Idaho’s temporary rules may receive a Chicken Little lesson
With four little boys, I frequently discuss Chicken Little and what does and does not constitute an emergency. Sometimes the screams of...

Madilynne Clark
Mar 213 min read


Improving the transparency and competitiveness of Montana’s taxes
States are in a fierce economic race for businesses and citizens to help grow their economies. Montana has been among the winners in this...

Jason Mercier
Mar 204 min read


Idaho seeks to add experienced voices to improve broadband policy
Experienced voices are critical when developing public policy, especially when we are trying to advance free market solutions. Laws...

Sebastian Griffin
Mar 192 min read


Property owners gain ground against squatters in Wyoming
Everyone has seen the stories. A homeowner goes on vacation only to return and find strangers in their bed and half their furnishings...

Marta Mossburg
Mar 182 min read


Idaho bills would provide traditional public schools more flexibility to innovate
Having already enacted enhanced education choice options for families ( HB 93 ), Idaho lawmakers are continuing their education reform...

Jason Mercier
Mar 173 min read


Plastic bag bans don’t help the ocean - there are better solutions
We don’t want plastic in the ocean. Most plastic degrades slowly and we have all seen pictures and videos of marine life being harmed by...

Todd Myers
Mar 134 min read


Idaho legislature adopts MSPC recommendation for Medicaid work requirements
With overwhelming support, the Idaho legislature has adopted House Bill 345 - a measure that includes work requirements for able-bodied adul

Chris Cargill
Mar 123 min read


Why the road to education choice in Idaho was so bumpy
Why, in conservative Idaho, did it take so long? Like any state, there are a variety of factors at play. The dominance of a union, apprehens

Chris Cargill
Mar 122 min read


Proposed law in Idaho would stop the practice of eliminating lanes on high-traffic roads
A new bill introduced in the Idaho Legislature would preserve mobility for most travelers in the state by eliminating “road diets” on...

Bob Pishue
Mar 112 min read


Defending our right to open government from bad actors
There are two fundamental truths about open government laws. First, it is essential for citizens to have robust and easy access to public...

Jason Mercier
Mar 104 min read


Montana celebrates a historic regulatory reform milestone
As DOGE works to streamline federal processes in D.C., Montana leaders are celebrating a historic milestone in cutting red tape. In...

Sam Cardwell
Mar 73 min read
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