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Chris Cargill
Oct 24, 20222 min read
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...
Chris Cargill
Oct 23, 20222 min read
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...
Chris Cargill
Oct 22, 20222 min read
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...
Amber Gunn
Oct 17, 20224 min read
Could public-private partnerships help replace aging school buildings?
Idaho school districts are facing a big problem. A recent survey conducted by the state’s Office of Performance Evaluation found that...
Chris Cargill
Oct 14, 20221 min read
Govs. Little, Gianforte rank high in fiscal report card on governors
Governors are the chief executives of their states. Leadership, especially during troubled times, is sometimes difficult to find – but...
Madilynne Clark
Oct 14, 20222 min read
End of irrigation season reinforces need for more ag water
Earlier this week, irrigation water turned off for the season and many farmers heaved a sigh of relief and gave thanks for existing water...
Chris Cargill
Oct 12, 20222 min read
School shutdown results: ACT test scores fall, lowest in 30 years
It is yet more proof of the severe damage caused by COVID school shutdowns. Today, we learned the national average ACT score for the...
Chris Cargill
Oct 12, 20223 min read
The people deserve gas tax transparency at the pump
As gas prices continue to surge, who do we blame? The president’s policies are always a point of contention. So, too, are the profits of...
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