Chris CargillAug 52 minEDUCATIONPart II: Idaho school districts - data, resources and transparencyThe release of all public data is paramount, but for working families and concerned citizens, certain data points are most important and sho
Chris CargillJul 161 minEDUCATIONWhere has the education money gone?One of the most popular charts available today tells a story: huge increases in administrative staffing, small increases in teachers and stu
MSPC NewsroomJun 202 minNEWSROOMThe launch of the first Mountain States Policy ManualThe Policy Manual is a 200-page guide filled with facts, figures, research and more than 80 recommendations that will be an invaluable tool
Chris CargillApr 24, 20231 minBUDGET/TAXQuick compare of Idaho, Washington final budgetsThe legislative sessions in Washington and Idaho have wrapped up with polar opposite decisions regarding government spending.
Chris CargillApr 10, 20232 minEDUCATIONIdaho's K-12 state allocation is up 106% in past decadeTen years ago, Idaho was spending $1.3 billion. Over the past decade, K-12 state spending has ballooned 106.2%.