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He brought ed choice to Arizona... now he's coming to Idaho
Mountain States Policy Center - the region's leading free market think tank - announced today that former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey will s

Chris Cargill
Dec 12, 20241 min read


The student Sawtooth papers
This year, six students were selected to participate in six courses, both in-person and virtually. In the end, four completed a final resear

MSPC Newsroom
Oct 13, 20243 min read


Idaho Reports receives MSPC’s 2024 Elevation Award
More than 500 were in attendance Friday night in Boise for Mountain States Policy Center's 2024 Fall Dinner, where Idaho Reports was...

MSPC Newsroom
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Let the free market festivities begin!
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) is thrilled to welcome more than 500 guests at its 2024 Fall Dinner and Anniversary Gala in Boise...

MSPC Newsroom
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Review of 2024 ballot measures
Voters across the Mountain States will consider several important ballot measures this November. To help provide them with the...

Jason Mercier
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Judge Jeanine Pirro to speak at MSPC’s 2025 Spring Dinner in Coeur d’Alene
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – the region’s premier free market think tank – has announced best-selling author and former Judge Jean

MSPC Newsroom
Sep 16, 20242 min read


MSPC's work nominated for major national award
MSPC is one of just three finalists for the State Policy Network's Bob Williams Award for Outstanding Policy Achievement - the Biggest Win f

MSPC Newsroom
Jul 2, 20242 min read


The launch of the first Mountain States Policy Manual
The Policy Manual is a 200-page guide filled with facts, figures, research and more than 80 recommendations that will be an invaluable tool

MSPC Newsroom
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Meet MSPC's 2024 Sawtooth Leadership Academy class
The Sawtooth Leadership Academy is a project of Mountain States Policy Center. The yearly, limited enrollment and no-cost program is...

MSPC Newsroom
Apr 27, 20244 min read


MSPC launches new children's book series to teach kids about free markets
MSPC launches new children's book series to teach kids about free markets

MSPC Newsroom
Apr 17, 20242 min read


MSPC presents the Elevation Award to the legislative champions of education reform
A crowd of nearly 600 packed the Coeur d'Alene Resort Friday night for MSPC's 2024 Spring Dinner, hearing from keynote speaker Kayleigh...

MSPC Newsroom
Apr 13, 20242 min read


Nearly 600 expected in Coeur d'Alene to hear from former White House Press Secretary
A sold-out crowd will pack the Coeur d'Alene Resort Friday night to hear from former White House Press Secretary, author, and current FOX...

MSPC Newsroom
Apr 11, 20241 min read


Announcing our 2024 Elevation Award recipients: The legislative champions of education reform
Mountain States Policy Center is proud to announce the recipients of our 2024 Elevation Award: the legislators in Montana and Idaho who have

MSPC Newsroom
Mar 14, 20242 min read


MSPC announces blockbuster lineup for 2024 Fall Dinner & Anniversary Gala
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott will join former Congressman Trey Gowdy at its Fall Dinner and Anniversary Gala in Boise this fall.

MSPC Newsroom
Feb 12, 20242 min read


New year brings new faces to MSPC's Board of Directors
Mountain States Policy Center – the region’s largest free market think tank – has announced three new additions to its Board of...

MSPC Newsroom
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Training and inspiring the next generation of free market leaders
At the end of the program, MSPC's Board of Directors will select at least one participant to receive a $5,000 scholarship.

MSPC Newsroom
Dec 26, 20231 min read


Trey Gowdy to keynote MSPC's 2024 Fall Dinner & Anniversary Gala
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) announced today former Congressman and FOX News host Trey Gowdy will be the keynote speaker at its...

MSPC Newsroom
Nov 26, 20233 min read


MSPC launches first research center focused on technology & innovation
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – the region’s top source for free market policy – announced today the launch of its first research...

MSPC Newsroom
Nov 6, 20231 min read


MSPC Board of Directors elects new leadership
Consistent with the requirements in its bylaws, the Board of Directors of the nation’s fastest-growing free market think tank has elected...

MSPC Newsroom
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Carson, Strassel pack house for MSPC’s inaugural Boise dinner
More than 500 packed the Boise Centre on Friday night at Mountain States Policy Center’s first annual Boise dinner.

MSPC Newsroom
Oct 7, 20231 min read
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