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We need a right-to-work constitutional amendment - here's why
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...
Madilynne Clark
May 16, 20245 min read


Missoula’s proposed plastic bag ban will be incredibly ineffective
A trend. A fad. Feel-good legislation. Call plastic bag bans whatever you want, just don’t call them effective environmental policy.
Chris Cargill
May 15, 20242 min read


Another warning about Ranked Choice Voting from Washington’s Secretary of State
Although Washington already has a Top Two open primary process, there have been proposals in recent years to try to impose Ranked Choice...
Jason Mercier
May 14, 20242 min read


Universal Fees Shouldn't Burden Broadband Users, and The FCC Agrees ... For Now
The decision not to impose Universal Service fees on internet service represents a win for the preservation of free market practices.
Sebastian Griffin
May 13, 20242 min read


You can't claim to support education choice while limiting options
On the one hand, policymakers, activists, school leaders and even those running for office say they are in favor of education choice. On the
Chris Cargill
May 10, 20242 min read


American Agriculture Needs Farm Workforce Modernization
Note: This is a joint Mountain States Policy Center op-ed with U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson (Idaho) American farmers feel like the...
Madilynne Clark
May 9, 20243 min read


Idaho is among top economic-performing states according to a national report
The annual “Rich States, Poor States” report produced by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) shows Idaho ranking 2nd for...
Jason Mercier
May 8, 20242 min read


The "Blaine Amendments" are bigoted relics
States cannot fall back on their Blaine Amendments to justify prohibitions on public funding of schools solely due to their religion.
Chris Cargill
May 6, 20243 min read
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