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Three polls, same result: Idaho voters support ed choice tax credit
One poll might be a fluke. Two polls might be a coincidence. But three independent polls—conducted over more than a year, before and after passage—all landing in the mid-60s is not an accident. It’s a pattern. And that pattern reflects broad, durable public support.

Chris Cargill
3 days ago2 min read


Judge grants stay in ongoing Montana ESA case
A judicial stay creates an urgent need for convening a special session to cure the appropriation defect.

Meg Goudy
Jan 62 min read


Using Idaho’s budget gap to attack education choice is irresponsible
Yet that’s exactly what’s happening. Longtime opponents of education choice are now claiming that Idaho’s education choice law is responsible for the state’s fiscal challenges. That claim may be convenient, but it is not grounded in facts — and it’s irresponsible to suggest otherwise.

Chris Cargill
Jan 42 min read


Loving parents will always triumph over angry agitators
A small group of agitators may be determined to intimidate parents, but the rest of Idaho shouldn’t let them. These meetings belong to families. The conversation belongs to the community.

Chris Cargill
Nov 14, 20253 min read


MSPC amicus brief filed in support of Idaho's parental choice tax credit
On November 10, 2025, Mountain States Policy Center filed an amicus brief addressing the IEA’s claims with national case law analysis demonstrating that HB 93 is a constitutionally sound program that serves a legitimate public purpose benefiting Idahoans.

Meg Goudy
Nov 11, 20253 min read


Idaho families: Important dates for the Parental Choice Tax Credit program
This exciting new tax credit was enacted through House Bill 93 to help Idaho families pay for qualified private education expenses.

Meg Goudy
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Meg Goudy joins MSPC as Director of the Baldwin Center for Education
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC), the leading free-market think tank serving the Mountain West, is pleased to announce the hiring of Meg Goudy as Director of the Bill & Milly Kay Baldwin Center for Education.

MSPC Newsroom
Oct 27, 20252 min read


MSPC launches Idaho Kids Win -defending, informing and expanding education freedom
The campaign will include the launch of a website to answer questions, a robust series of public town hall meetings across the state, a multi-phase media effort, and legal support to protect the law from special interest challenges.

MSPC Newsroom
Oct 3, 20252 min read


A lawsuit fighting ed choice could unleash tax chaos in Idaho
If the courts adopt the unions’ radical theory, Idaho’s tax code could be turned upside down, creating chaos for families, uncertainty for schools, and higher costs for everyone. That’s not justice—it’s activism at its worst.

Chris Cargill
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Choice and common schools: The Constitution allows us to do both
Public schools and education choice are not enemies. They are complementary tools that serve the same purpose: ensuring every child has access to a quality education that fits their needs.

Chris Cargill
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Idaho activists sue taxpayers and target children: Six takeaways
There is no mention of improving outcomes for Idaho children.
Instead, petitioners spend nearly nine pages of the legal filing arguing they have standing and another nine pages begging the court to require taxpayers reimburse their attorney fees.

Chris Cargill
Sep 18, 20255 min read


Moscow school district uses taxpayer money... to sue taxpayers
Moscow’s school board isn’t standing up for students. Instead, it's standing in the way of parents, punishing taxpayers, and trying to take choices away from Idaho families who need them most.

Chris Cargill
Sep 17, 20253 min read


New federal school choice law is a historic breakthrough for children
The old saying that states are the “laboratories of democracy” was apt in the passing of the new federal school choice law as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” enacted in early July.

Jason Mercier
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Vouchers, ducks and the need to be honest
Opponents of parental choice in education are reviving their favorite scare tactic: the "voucher" boogeyman.

Chris Cargill
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth
Idaho’s new school choice program is turning up the heat. That’s great news — because every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth.

Chris Cargill
Aug 15, 20252 min read


MSPC launches the Bill & Milly Kay Baldwin Center for Education
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) is proud to announce the official launch of the Bill & Milly Kay Baldwin Center for Education, a new research and advocacy hub focused on expanding educational opportunity and defending student-centered policy reforms throughout the Mountain West.

MSPC Newsroom
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Important details released for Idaho's new education choice tax credit
The full implementation of HB 93 (school choice tax credit) is moving forward, and families are invited to register for an online webinar on August 19 or an in-person seminar in Boise on August 26 to learn more about how to apply for the tax credit.

Jason Mercier
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Court should uphold Education Savings Accounts in Wyoming
The Wyoming Education Association’s (WEA) lawsuit against school-choice legislation reveals its hostility to children, families and education freedom.

Marta Mossburg
Jun 23, 20253 min read


The legal cases that prove education choice is constitutional
Fearing expensive legal battles, policymakers who may be on the fence often err on the side of caution and vote against measures to expand c

Chris Cargill
Jul 19, 20245 min read


Big win for families: Montana judge rejects attempt to stop implementation of ESA’s
An attempt by a coalition of teachers unions and public school activists to block implementation of Education Savings Accounts in Montana ha

Chris Cargill
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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