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Nov 6, 20234 min read

This young mom & lawmaker led the fight for ed choice in Utah - now she has advice for other states

Utah State Representative Candice Pierucci first took her seat in the Utah Legislature in 2019 - when she was just 27 years old. Four...

Nov 3, 20232 min read

Bezos move provides a “Prime” warning on the impact of tax policy

The lesson for policymakers is that there’s more to tax policy, a truckload more.

Nov 2, 20233 min read

Can Idahoans protect their homes and history from out-of-state interests?

Who should decide how public land is developed in Idaho – local elected officials or unelected bureaucrats in Washington D.C.?

Nov 1, 20232 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...

Oct 30, 20231 min read

Use these policy treats to ward off scary tricksters

These policy treats will be more effective than full-sized candy bars (and cheaper too).

Oct 27, 20231 min read

What ever happened to those Obamacare promises?

When the federal government decided to get even more involved in health care, numerous promises were made about the price you would pay and

Oct 26, 20232 min read

When it comes to ballot measures, a two-for-one deal isn’t so good

Idaho voters could soon decide whether to overhaul the state’s primary process and adopt ranked choice voting. But even if the measure...

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Wyoming and Montana make the top five in Tax Foundation’s 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index

Taxes are one of the ways states compete with each other in our federalist system.

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