MSPC meets with Montana Governor Gianforte
Senior MSPC staff and a few board members had the opportunity to meet with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte this week.
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THE BLOG
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- 5 days ago
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Truth in Taxation improves property tax transparency
One way to help bring greater transparency to property tax increases is with a reform called Truth in Taxation.
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- Sep 11
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Bring greater transparency to property taxes with Truth in Taxation
Policymakers should focus their property tax reform efforts on improving transparency and voter engagement with Truth in Taxation.
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- Aug 29
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PILT debate - how much tax money is the public losing on public land?
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)More than 60% of land in Idaho is controlled by the federal government - meaning a loss of tax revenues for local government. How much...
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- Aug 18
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These issues have to be addressed before adopting any mileage tax
As gas prices surge, more drivers are looking at the electric vehicle market. Sometimes that makes economic sense, but depending on the...
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- Aug 15
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Here are the states that charge the most gas tax
Americans are feeling a pain at the pump. But who is to blame for the higher prices? Government taxes and fees can make up a significant...
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- Aug 14
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Montana’s fiscal process – An interview with the Office of Budget and Program Planning
Here is my interview with the Director for the Office of Budget and Program Planning (OBPP), on Montana’s fiscal process.
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- Jul 31
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Which state will be the next to axe its income tax?
Take a glance at tax policy across the nation and you'll notice an unmistakable trend - states are lowering or doing away with their...
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- Jul 20
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More property tax relief possible this year in Idaho
Now the focus will shift to local governments and if they allow taxpayers to receive the full amount of property tax relief.
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- Jul 18
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Idaho’s fiscal process – An interview with the Division of Financial Management
We are currently reviewing the fiscal process in the Mountain States to provide a resource comparing Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming
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- Jul 10
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An income tax on capital gains won’t bring Wyoming revenue stability
Imposing taxes on capital gains income is not a recipe for predictable state revenue.
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- Jul 7
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Tax relief (and increases) in the Mountain States
Taxes continue to be reduced in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming while Washington is taking the opposite approach.
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- Jun 19
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Is it time to modernize Idaho’s school funding model?
Schools may be on summer break but the education funding debate in Idaho continues to heat up.
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- Jun 15
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Snapshot of tax rankings in the Mountain States
For the most part, the Mountain States are generally clustered near each other on their tax rankings except for Washington.
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- Jun 1
- 3 min
Greetings from Jason Mercier - MSPC’s new Vice President and Director of Research
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)Non-partisan policy based on facts and not emotion is just what the country needs right now, and MSPC is well-positioned to help.
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- May 24
- 2 min
Moving truck prices tell policy story
Idaho's quality of life, low tax burden and booming economy make it incredibly attractive.
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- May 17
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Examining Idaho spending on higher ed & student population trends
Higher education is getting more expensive, and both taxpayers and students being saddled with the cost.
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- Apr 25
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One of nation’s top research analysts joins MSPC as Vice President & Director of Research
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – added to its staff today with the hiring of Jason Mercier as Vice President & Director of Research.
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- Apr 24
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Quick compare of Idaho, Washington final budgets
The legislative sessions in Washington and Idaho have wrapped up with polar opposite decisions regarding government spending.
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- Apr 21
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Rich states, poor states rankings: where we stand
The research shows both Idaho and Montana need to work on lowering personal income tax rates and the cost of worker's comp.
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