Taxing food is controversial. Idaho offers a yearly rebate of $100-$120 to residents – a number that appears smaller as inflation roars.

The Mountain States Policy Manual is a 200-page guide filled with facts, figures, research and more than 80 recommendations – it is an...

These taxes often come with promises to decrease sugar consumption and raise revenue for popular programs. These goals are counterintuitive.

There are at least four U.S. Supreme Court justices willing to forcefully slam the door shut on efforts to impose wealth taxes....

Collective bargaining in government is controversial, but it should never be a secret. Collective bargaining talks are the negotiations...

Some believe that Idaho is sitting on a goldmine of forgone taxes through “wasteful” tax preferences. There were comments made to that...

Where should you live in the Mountain States? The question seems to be on the country’s mind as it has been the fastest growing region...

Idaho's legislative Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) held a work session today discussing performance-based budgeting and...

When taxpayers provide their hard-earned dollars to government officials, they are doing so in hopes of receiving a tangible outcome for...

The annual “Rich States, Poor States” report produced by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) shows Idaho ranking 2nd for...

Government officials have been placed on notice by the U.S. Supreme Court concerning undue impact fees.

With continued tax reduction efforts occurring across the country this year, these numbers are likely to change in next year’s report.

There were several exciting reforms advanced, a few disappointing roadblocks hit, and a couple of head-scratching moments.

Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California are now the only states in the West not providing these options for families.

Thanks to the action of Idaho lawmakers this session, taxpayer refund checks will no longer include political messages.

Hundreds of thousands of voters helped shape the just concluded 2024 Legislative Session and the upcoming November general election in...

Strong fiscal discipline and good governance will help provide ongoing dividends for taxpayers.

From Unemployment Insurance tax reductions to additional income tax relief, Idaho continues to put out the “Open for Business” sign.

The opportunity to enact a bipartisan congressional tax relief bill would be a terrible thing to waste.

I-2111 would implement the clear and consistent intent of Washington voters to stop income taxes from being imposed.