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MSPC Newsroom
Jun 20, 20242 min read
The launch of the first Mountain States Policy Manual
The Policy Manual is a 200-page guide filled with facts, figures, research and more than 80 recommendations that will be an invaluable tool
Chris Cargill
May 17, 20242 min read
Data shows private schools improve civic education, political tolerance
A well-rounded education is about more than just test scores. Schooling has a critical role to play in nurturing an informed, tolerant and d
Jason Mercier
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Checklist for analyzing policy
We need to leave the yelling for the sporting events and instead focus our public policy debates in a constructive and thoughtful way.
Jason Mercier
Jun 6, 20232 min read
Montana legislature overrides public records veto
Enhancing and complying with open government laws is important for a well-functioning and accountable government.
Jason Mercier
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Idaho celebrates small businesses
One of the Mountain States Policy Center’s top priorities is to protect the ability of small businesses to thrive.
Todd Myers
Jun 4, 20233 min read
Intermittent sources of energy create cost and reliability risks for the Northwest
Intermittent sources of energy, like wind and solar, create their own risks that need to be hedged.
Jason Mercier
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Greetings from Jason Mercier - MSPC’s new Vice President and Director of Research
Non-partisan policy based on facts and not emotion is just what the country needs right now, and MSPC is well-positioned to help.
Madilynne Clark
May 15, 20233 min read
Farm workers are missing out on income
The recent passage of agricultural overtime laws in California, Washington, and Oregon has limited the hours of farm workers.
Chris Cargill
May 8, 20233 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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.
MSPC Newsroom
Apr 25, 20232 min read
MSPC welcomes top research analyst as VP and Director of Research
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – added to its staff today with the hiring of Jason Mercier as Vice President & Director of Research.
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