Idaho House Speaker named Elevation Award recipient

A packed house at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Friday celebrated free markets and the announcement of Mountain States Policy Center's 2025 Elevation Award recipient.

The award is the highest honor of MSPC, given to the individual(s) who advance free market solutions and ideas.

Mike Moyle, Idaho's Speaker of the House, was named the 2025 honoree, for his work to lower the tax burden on Idaho families.

MSPC President Chris Cargill called Moyle "Idaho's tax-cutting king."

"Under Speaker Moyle, the effort to reduce Idaho's income tax just keeps happening," Cargill said.

"That is good for businesses, families and the state's economy."

Speaker Moyle is Idaho's longest-serving legislator, having served since 1998.

“Most of the things you remember, are the personal experiences," Moyle said.

"When someone comes through with a personal problem and you’re able to fix it. That’s what this whole building is about. It’s about family. It’s about keeping our country, and doing what’s right.”

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