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Credit agencies chime-in on spending, tax policies

We’re getting used to seeing Idaho and other Mountain States rank highly in government spending restraint, savings and accountability....

Idaho's rural teacher shortage can be solved by attracting local talent

Small towns are known for news traveling fast and one frequent topic of conversation is the local school. Rural communities rally around...

Improving transparency in public schools

Increasing spending on K-12 public schools hasn’t improved outcomes, nor has it increased faith in the system that, in most states, makes...

Check out our new animation on gas tax transparency

Last month, we released a study calling for tax transparency at the gas pump. We've also appeared in the CDA Press, Idaho Statesman and...

Supreme Court looks at an Idaho case to offer clarity on WOTUS

What bodies of water does the federal government have authority over? Defining Waters of the United States (WOTUS) is the long-standing...

The latest NAEP scores show need for education reform

The results are not good - perhaps even worse than we could have expected. On Monday, the latest numbers from the National Assessment of...

Our focus is on the policies, not the politics

As election season reaches its climax, it’s natural to be fired up for a specific candidate, or your preferred political party. It’s...

Why Idaho’s income tax could be lowered even more

A flat rate is good. A lower flat rate would be better. Idaho state lawmakers and Governor Brad Little have, twice now, lowered Idaho’s...

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