In the important race for tax competition, Governor Gianforte has announced a major income tax reduction proposal for the Treasure State....

In a market economy, whenever there is a “shortage” of any product, rationing occurs by price, and the price is determined by the choices of

State-specific action costing taxpayers millions of dollars even has a skeptic on the bench.

Legislation proposed in Wyoming would help owners remove illegal occupants (also known as squatters) from their property.   The issue...

Like many cities across Washington state, the city of Spokane is facing a public safety crisis. Graffiti and garbage line many downtown...

This November, Washington voters will decide if consumer energy choices deserve protection. Over the course of the last year, Washington...

Regionally based Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) recently released its 2024 Index of Freedom report . The top five states in...

Unless Congress acts soon, taxpayers across the Mountain States will face an automatic tax increase next year. This is because lawmakers...

When it comes to finding regulatory freedom, head West, at least until you get to the coast. According to the latest rankings from the...

As the world becomes more digitized almost every consumer participates in online shopping. Forbes estimates in the U.S. that 20.1% of all...

Raising the minimum wage is a policy discussion ripe with tradeoffs. On the one hand, a hike in hourly pay could help some low-income...

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

In reality, no stores will close, no employees will be laid off, and Kroger and Albertsons are doing exactly what the government has told th

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...

At the start of the summer and as days are getting warm an American pastime is for kids to run a lemonade stand. These stands are often...

Policies matter and they have real consequence. Perhaps the starkest example of this is the ability of a citizen to vote with their feet.

Imagine going to work and being forced to pay a fee from every paycheck for a service you don’t want. Frustration would be a mild...

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

The case has the potential to reshape any municipality's ability to adopt laws that would prevent homeless camping, especially in areas wher

By embracing baseload sources like natural gas, hydro, and nuclear these states can continue towards a more prosperous and resilient future.