Judge Pirro rocks the house as records are broken at MSPC's Spring Dinner

The Inland Northwest came out to support free markets on Friday night in a very, very big way.

Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) - the region's premier free market think tank - hosted its 2025 Spring Dinner at the Coeur d'Alene Resort - welcoming a sell out crowd of more than 600 to see Judge Jeanine Pirro.

"If you ever wonder about change - we can make change, just like you do at the Mountain States Policy Center," Judge Pirro said. Her speech focused on the current direction of the country, her time as a prosecutor in New York, and the work to advance free market ideas.

The yearly event is a fundraiser for MSPC, and the amount of funds raised for the organization hit a record Friday night.

"We are so very grateful to our supporters, who know that they are part of something special by joining our effort," MSPC President Chris Cargill said.

MSPC also announced the recipient of its 2025 Elevation Award - the organization's highest honor, given to the leader who has advocated for the advancement of free market ideas and solutions.

Idaho Speaker of the House Mike Moyle was named the Elevation Award recipient for his work to cut the tax burden in the state.