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
Jason Mercier
- Sep 15
- 4 min
Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting: A Conversation with WA’s Secretary of State
Moving our election systems to a clean open primary like Washington’s Top Two, is a debate worth having.
Chris Cargill
- Sep 6
- 2 min
Former Idaho Governor Butch Otter named recipient of MSPC Elevation Award
“I’ve always believed that good policy is good politics,” said Otter. “I am humbled to receive this honor.”
Chris Cargill
- Sep 3
- 2 min
Labor Day should be about workers, not unions
President Joe Biden's 2023 Labor Day proclamation is heavy on praise for unions. But as we mark this end-of-summer holiday, the attention...
Jason Mercier
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Idaho government transparency workshops scheduled
We’d like to see a change to legislative rules that would require at least a 72-hour waiting period before action or hearings on bills.
Jason Mercier
- Aug 16
- 8 min
Lawmaking in Idaho – How the Gem State’s Legislative Process Works
How do the legislatures in the Mountain States work? Here is the response we received from the Idaho Legislative Services Office (LSO).
Chris Cargill
- Aug 10
- 9 min
A new commitment centers conservatism in freedom & free markets
These principles affirm our commitment to free enterprise, free trade, free speech, strong families, balanced budgets, and the rule of law.
Jason Mercier
- Aug 8
- 4 min
An overview of the legislative process in Washington state
How do the legislatures in the Mountain States work? To answer this question, we checked with legislative officials in each state.
Jason Mercier
- Jul 25
- 6 min
Understanding the Wyoming legislative process
How does the Wyoming Legislature work? Here is the response we received from the Wyoming Legislative Service Office (LSO).
Jason Mercier
- Jul 17
- 3 min
Definitions for MSPC frequently used terms
To help provide context for our recommendations and analysis, here is a description of what these terms mean.
Chris Cargill
- Jul 16
- 1 min
Is it possible to "disagree passionately without destroying"?
The Governors of Utah and Colorado are very different. One is a Republican and member of the LDS Church, the other is a Jewish Democrat...
Chris Cargill
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Power to the people, via the legislative branch
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)There’s a reason it comes first. Article One, Section One of the U.S. Constitution says, “all legislative powers shall be vested in a...
Chris Cargill
- Jul 6
- 1 min
New look, same commitment
As we prepare to celebrate our one-year anniversary, we're updating the organization with a new, more modern look.
Olivia Johnston
- Jun 30
- 3 min
The Supreme Court case that could hold Congress more accountable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)Chevron has tipped the scales in the government’s favor, causing an imbalance in the delicate powers of our American governmental system.
Jason Mercier
- Jun 28
- 3 min
A declaration for self-governance heard around the world
Our republic is worth keeping but its future depends on all of us working together to protect it.
Jason Mercier
- Jun 22
- 3 min
State Attorneys General remind the federal government about importance of federalism
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)The proposed changes to the federal rule-making process need a rewrite to embrace the constitutional promise of federalism.
Chris Cargill
- Jun 12
- 1 min
Kayleigh McEnany will keynote MSPC's next Spring Dinner in Coeur d'Alene
Former White House Press Secretary, author and current Fox News Host Kayleigh McEnany will be the keynote speaker at our 2024 Spring Dinner.
Jason Mercier
- Jun 12
- 2 min
Checklist for analyzing policy
We need to leave the yelling for the sporting events and instead focus our public policy debates in a constructive and thoughtful way.
Chris Cargill
- Jun 9
- 1 min
The "12th circuit" - lawmakers push new federal appeals court
The newest proposal to add a 12th Circuit would create two new appellate court judgeships for the Ninth Circuit.
Chris Cargill
- Jun 9
- 1 min
Federal regulations surge, but Mountain States lead by example
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)It's a very different story at the local level. In fact, Idaho is the least regulated state in the country.
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