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Chris Cargill
Nov 16, 20232 min read
The myth of increased voter turnout through vote by mail
In this month's off-year general election, there's one thing Idaho and Washington had in common - voter turnout was dismal. But there's...
Madilynne Clark
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Building permit delays are fixed through bureaucratic fiscal penalties
In the midst of a housing shortage, permitting delays intensify scarcity and add unneeded costs.
Chris Cargill
Nov 13, 20232 min read
In the new shopping world, Albertsons-Kroger merger could provide the competition we need
Before you head over to the produce department and grab a few tomatoes to hurl in my direction, hear me out: the Albertsons-Kroger merger...
Sebastian Griffin
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Insights from Idaho's Broadband Trailblazer, Ramón Hobdey-Sanchez
Here are some of the considerations that shape Idaho's approach to managing federal aid for broadband expansion.
Jason Mercier
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Tax votes of note from 2023 election
68% of Texas voters approved the wealth tax ban and 60% of Colorado voters told state officials not to mess with the required tax refunds.
Jason Mercier
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Idaho lawmakers should provide at least 3-day notice of bills scheduled for public hearing
Lawmakers should amend their rules to require at least 3-day public notice of the bills to be heard at public hearings.
MSPC Newsroom
Nov 6, 20231 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...
Chris Cargill
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...
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