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Big win for families: Montana judge rejects attempt to stop implementation of ESA’s

Jul 112 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

The launch of the first Mountain States Policy Manual

MSPC Newsroom

Jun 202 min read

NEWSROOM

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

As Wyoming advances education choice, it’s important to use accurate terms

Chris Cargill

Aug 10, 20232 min read

EDUCATION

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.

Jason Mercier

Jun 12, 20232 min read

GOVERNANCE

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.

Montana legislature overrides public records veto

Jason Mercier

Jun 6, 20232 min read

GOVERNANCE

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

BUSINESS CLIMATE

Idaho celebrates small businesses

One of the Mountain States Policy Center’s top priorities is to protect the ability of small businesses to thrive.

Intermittent sources of energy create cost and reliability risks for the Northwest

Todd Myers

Jun 4, 20233 min read

NATURAL RESOURCES/ENERGY

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

BUDGET/TAX

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

AGRICULTURE

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.

How many introduced bills actually become law?

Chris Cargill

May 3, 20231 min read

GOVERNANCE

How many introduced bills actually become law?

Lawmakers across the region have introduced more than 4,000 new laws in 2023 legislative sessions.

Charter schools have a future in Montana

Chris Cargill

May 2, 20231 min read

EDUCATION

Charter schools have a future in Montana

It appears Montana will soon join 45 other states in permitting public charter schools.

Foreign policy, education and elections - our conversation with U.S. Senator Jim Risch

Chris Cargill

May 1, 20231 min read

GOVERNANCE

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's Spring Dinner: A Resounding Success Leaves Attendees in Awe

MSPC Newsroom

Apr 28, 20231 min read

NEWSROOM

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.

MSPC welcomes top research analyst as VP and Director of Research

MSPC Newsroom

Apr 25, 20232 min read

NEWSROOM

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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