Here are the states that charge the most gas tax
Americans are feeling a pain at the pump. But who is to blame for the higher prices? Government taxes and fees can make up a significant...
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Chris Cargill
- Jul 31
- 1 min
Which state will be the next to axe its income tax?
Take a glance at tax policy across the nation and you'll notice an unmistakable trend - states are lowering or doing away with their...
Chris Cargill
- Jun 9
- 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 17
- 1 min
Examining Idaho spending on higher ed & student population trends
Higher education is getting more expensive, and both taxpayers and students being saddled with the cost.
Chris Cargill
- May 3
- 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
- Apr 28
- 1 min
MSPC's inaugural Spring Dinner a blockbuster success
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
- 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.
Chris Cargill
- Apr 24
- 1 min
Quick compare of Idaho, Washington final budgets
The legislative sessions in Washington and Idaho have wrapped up with polar opposite decisions regarding government spending.
Chris Cargill
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Washington's gas price pain is Idaho's gain
There's always been a difference between Idaho and Washington prices - after all, Washington's gas tax is nearly 20 cents more per gallon.
Chris Cargill
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Idaho's K-12 state allocation is up 106% in past decade
Ten years ago, Idaho was spending $1.3 billion. Over the past decade, K-12 state spending has ballooned 106.2%.
Chris Cargill
- Apr 10
- 1 min
Are advisory votes a good idea? It depends
Lawmakers in Washington State are moving forward with a bill to abolish the state's requirement for non-binding advisory votes on tax...
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