This is why we need to expand the use and availability of Health Savings Accounts
Unfortunately, 90% of Americans lack access to health savings accounts. Why? Because, under current law, it is illegal to have an HSA unless
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ELECTION 2024
Chris Cargill
- Jun 19
- 2 min
School districts, budget cuts, and expectations of funding
Declining school enrollment and budget constraints require policymakers to fundamentally rethink their approach to education - and that can
Chris Cargill
- Oct 26, 2023
- 2 min
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...
Chris Cargill
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
The troubling education data - and the overwhelming support for change
It's difficult to find much good news about the direction of K-12 public education.
Chris Cargill
- Aug 10, 2023
- 2 min
As Wyoming advances education choice, it’s important to use accurate terms
It's important to point out that Education Savings Accounts are not "vouchers." It's inaccurate and misleading to interchange the terms.
Chris Cargill
- Jun 9, 2023
- 1 min
Federal regulations surge, but Mountain States lead by example
It's a very different story at the local level. In fact, Idaho is the least regulated state in the country.
Chris Cargill
- May 8, 2023
- 3 min
Five reasons why ranked choice voting is a bad idea
Ranked choice voting (RCV) may be the bigger issue here. Idaho legislators passed a bill this session that outlaws ranked choice voting.
Chris Cargill
- May 3, 2023
- 1 min
How many introduced bills actually become law?
Lawmakers across the region have introduced more than 4,000 new laws in 2023 legislative sessions.
Chris Cargill
- May 2, 2023
- 1 min
Charter schools have a future in Montana
It appears Montana will soon join 45 other states in permitting public charter schools.
Chris Cargill
- May 1, 2023
- 1 min
Foreign policy, education and elections - our conversation with U.S. Senator Jim Risch
Idaho Senator Jim Risch joined us at our inaugural Spring Dinner in Coeur d'Alene last week.
MSPC Newsroom
- Apr 28, 2023
- 1 min
MSPC's Spring Dinner: A Resounding Success Leaves Attendees in Awe
More than 400 of our closest friends joined us in Coeur d'Alene Friday for Mountain States Policy Center's first Spring Dinner.
Chris Cargill
- Apr 26, 2023
- 1 min
Ed choice breakthrough in Montana - ESA's for special needs children
The Montana Senate today signed off on a bill to provide Education Savings Accounts for special needs children. The vote was 26-24.
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