top of page


MSPC joins policy leaders at national tech summit
I was proud and honored to represent Mountain States Policy Center at the James Madison Institute’s annual Tech and Innovation Summit in...

Sebastian Griffin
Jul 22 min read


Is this one of the most important parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?
Congress is currently debating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Among the many provisions is a ten-year moratorium on state Artificial...

MSPC Newsroom
Jun 304 min read


What social media safety tools are available for parents?
Through social media, online platforms, and ever-present digital devices, parents today are up against a tidal wave of risks that can...

Sebastian Griffin
Jun 274 min read


Washington’s new digital ad sales tax: Unconstitutional, unfair, and economically unsound
Washington state lawmakers this year imposed a new tax that has already sent tremors through the state’s tech titans and small business...

Sebastian Griffin
Jun 182 min read


Montana sets the pace with the Right to Compute Act
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte recently signed America’s first law that protects the right to use computing power , such as blockchain...

Sebastian Griffin
Jun 22 min read


The national push for AI education
President Trump recently used his executive pen to advance AI education across the country. Signed on April 23, the “Advancing Artificial...

Sebastian Griffin
May 292 min read


AI regulatory moratorium provides time to get the standard right
Note: This is a joint Mountain States Policy Center op-ed with Abundance Institute. For states like Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, and...

Sebastian Griffin
May 204 min read


Idaho Legislature approves funding for AI fire detection equipment
During the 2025 Legislative Session, the Idaho Legislature allocated more money to the Department of Lands , especially to improve fire...

Sebastian Griffin
Apr 183 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


Government red tape should stay out of AI innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can solve complicated problems and extend human abilities in most industries....

Sebastian Griffin
Feb 202 min read


Protecting kids online battles constitutional questions
Tech companies have introduced various ideas to help with the effort as well. But it should be noted that filters, blockers, and screen time

Chris Cargill
Feb 42 min read


AI in America: Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
In a major move, President Trump has taken action to refocus America's path for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). By revoking...

Sebastian Griffin
Jan 293 min read


Lessons learned from Idaho’s Luma project
In 2023, the State of Idaho launched an ambitious technological overhaul with the Luma system, a comprehensive, cloud-based system...

Sebastian Griffin
Jan 164 min read


Current status of Artificial Intelligence use in Idaho
The Idaho Artificial Intelligence Working Group met on December 17th, 2024 for the second time since Its formation. With the new year...

Sebastian Griffin
Jan 74 min read


Accelerating broadband deployment with a shot clock
As states like Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Washington receive their BEAD funding and additional federal funds towards broadband...

Sebastian Griffin
Dec 30, 20242 min read


AI and election polling: The future of accurate predictions?
As we head into the 2024 elections, the fight for reliable polling data is more competitive than ever. The political landscape is rapidly...

Sebastian Griffin
Oct 25, 20243 min read


Should parents have say over teen app downloads?
Smartphones, for better or worse, are deeply integrated into our society, and we didn’t want to hold him back from the social and educationa

Chris Cargill
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Can you hear the wireless taxes now?
As the demand for wireless services continues to grow, many consumers may not realize that they are facing significant financial burdens...

Sebastian Griffin
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Montana and Idaho's “Internet for All” initial proposals approved
Montana and Idaho continue to demonstrate their leadership in the Mountain States with the recent approvals of their Broadband Equity,...

Sebastian Griffin
Sep 27, 20242 min read


Permitting reform is the key to unlocking broadband expansion
As billions of dollars in federal funding flows into states through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, the...

Sebastian Griffin
Sep 20, 20243 min read
bottom of page