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State resolutions demand federal fiscal restraints
BILLINGS GAZETTE
3-8-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_7b9f8ab2-fa79-543d-bc7e-79bf64f05463.html
State resolutions demand federal fiscal restraints
MISSOULIAN
3-8-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_501d7a76-fab0-11ef-b81b-979bc162414e.html
Debanking needs a federal solution
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
3-7-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-debanking-needs-a-federal-solution/article_5e54a7e2-faf4-11ef-9ab9-e7c54c3d6c8f.html
Idaho legislature adopts significant income tax savings
IDAHO PRESS
3-7-25
https://www.idahopress.com/apgstate/opinion-idaho-legislature-adopts-significant-income-tax-savings/article_c738530d-a410-537d-995f-c3541b88a082.html
Idaho legislature adopts significant income tax savings
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
3-7-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-idaho-legislature-adopts-significant-income-tax-savings/article_84cb68f6-faf5-11ef-aa3a-37b17af6cb4e.html
Controversial child care deregulation bill heads to Senate
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
3-5-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/state-policy/controversial-child-care-deregulation-bill-heads-to-senate/
Bill to deregulate Idaho daycares prompts emotional testimony in committee hearing
IDAHO NEWS 6
3-5-25
https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/bill-to-deregulate-idaho-daycares-prompts-emotional-testimony-in-committee-hearing
Wyoming couple fights for all of our property rights
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
3-6-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-wyoming-couple-fights-for-all-of-our-property-rights/article_c0e258d8-fa03-11ef-8c13-5f56417ea9b2.html
State resolutions demand federal fiscal restraints
EVERETT POST
3-6-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-state-resolutions-demand-federal-fiscal-restraints
State resolutions demand federal fiscal restraints
CENTER SQUARE
3-6-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_19b4591a-fab9-11ef-bd05-a3188b01bb55.html?a
Idaho legislature adopts significant income tax savings
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
3-5-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/idaho-legislature-adopts-significant-income-tax-savings/
Debanking needs a federal solution
MSN
3-4-25
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/op-ed-debanking-needs-a-federal-solution/ar-AA1AfWvD
‘We’ve seen this play out’: New bill to curtail Idaho’s Medicaid expansion moves forward
IDAHO STATESMAN
3-5-25
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article301403769.html
Idaho House committee advances ‘compromise’ Medicaid cost bill
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
3-4-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/04/idaho-house-committee-advances-compromise-medicaid-cost-bill/
Debanking needs a federal solution
CENTER SQUARE
3-4-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_8088d346-f951-11ef-9f3e-1f272fd5752d.html
Idaho families win with passage of education choice expansion
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
2-28-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-idaho-families-win-with-passage-of-education-choice-expansion/article_c01b763a-f541-11ef-a254-b71cdf775696.html
Education choice didn’t break Arizona’s budget, and it won’t break Wyoming’s either
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
2-28-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/cargill-education-choice-didn-t-break-arizona-s-budget-and-it-won-t-break-wyoming/article_e68caa3e-f54e-11ef-acce-cbb4cb2033db.html
Twenty Secretaries of State call for repeal of reimposed Corporate Transparency Act
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
2-28-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-twenty-secretaries-of-state-call-for-repeal-of-reimposed-corporate-transparency-act/article_fd430a50-f541-11ef-a612-7b94be93b5eb.html
Adding a work requirement for physically able adults receiving Medicaid in Idaho
IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS
2-27-25
https://www.idahocountyfreepress.com/opinion/guest-column-adding-a-work-requirement-for-physically-able-adults-receiving-medicaid-in-idaho/article_3bd00100-f499-11ef-93b0-cfa63c25ea9b.html
Trump endorsed this contested Idaho bill. Gov. Little issued his decision on school vouchers
IDAHO STATESMAN
2-27-25
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article301041759.html
Idaho governor signs $50 million private school choice bill into law
LONGVIEW NEWS
2-27-25
https://www.news-journal.com/idaho-governor-signs-50-million-private-school-choice-bill-into-law/article_90843a76-135b-5c4f-9181-de610f51334a.html
Little signs school choice tax credit bill into law
IDAHO PRESS
2-27-25
https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/little-signs-school-choice-tax-credit-bill-into-law/article_9d1ccbc8-f52a-11ef-b7d3-73fe1f9daf82.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawItmylleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXJ0biA8T6TBOXAgUAWmxUw8cGAseLmssVzdkOqcfL9l4b6WIvspODWECw_aem_RzIp412nUPxU6cBMwFtQfw
Idaho governor signs $50 million private school choice bill into law
CENTER SQUARE
2-27-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_50eb3a7c-f53f-11ef-8608-9b72f5cba94e.html?a
Gov. Little signs private school tax credit into law
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-27-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/gov-little-signs-private-school-tax-credit-into-law/
Gov. Little signs private school tax credit into law
IDAHO REPORTS
2-27-25
https://blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/02/27/gov-little-signs-private-school-tax-credit-into-law/
Washington state considers imposing mileage tax
CENTRALIA CHRONICLE
2-26-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-washington-state-considers-imposing-mileage-tax,376020
Washington considers imposing mileage tax
EVERETT POST
2-25-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-washington-considers-imposing-mileage-tax
Washington considers imposing mileage tax
CENTER SQUARE
2-25-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_8c0a1d9a-f390-11ef-9b20-8b671d5032e9.html?a
Rent control has a long record of ruin. Washington lawmakers should vote it down
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
2-25-25
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article300890949.html
Rent control has a long record of ruin. Washington lawmakers should vote it down
TRI-CITY HERALD
2-25-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article300890949.html
Rent control’s record of ruin
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
2-23-25
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/feb/23/rent-controls-record-of-ruin/
Rent control’s record of ruin
TIMES NEWS
2-20-25
https://www.tnonline.com/20250220/rent-controls-record-of-ruin/
Next steps for emergency powers reform
CENTER SQUARE
2-21-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_25117766-efe2-11ef-8394-7fca1eb724cb.html?a
Analysis: The old debate over an aging K-12 funding formula starts again
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-20-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/analysis-the-old-debate-over-an-aging-k-12-funding-formula-starts-again/
Idaho Senate passes school choice bill, heads to governor’s desk
THE LION
2-20-25
https://readlion.com/idaho-senate-passes-school-choice-bill-heads-to-governors-desk/
Idaho families win with passage of education choice expansion
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-20-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/idaho-families-win-with-passage-of-education-choice-expansion/
Rent controls record of ruin
EVERETT POST
2-19-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-rent-controls-record-of-ruin
Private education tax credit bill heads to Idaho governor
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
2-19-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/19/private-education-tax-credit-bill-heads-to-idaho-governor/
Rent control's record of ruin
CENTER SQUARE
2-19-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_81957aa4-ef1b-11ef-a638-2ffe2d665a2a.html?a
Private education tax credit heads to governor
IDAHO REPORTS
2-19-25
https://blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/02/19/private-education-tax-credit-heads-to-governor/
Private education tax credit heads to governor
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-19-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/state-policy/private-education-tax-credit-heads-to-governor/
Idaho Senate passes school choice bill, heads to governor's desk
CENTER SQUARE
2-19-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_bc35aa7c-ef06-11ef-90f3-8fcb9f08db0a.html
Proposed housing workgroup could address Idaho’s housing attainability crisis
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
2-14-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-proposed-housing-workgroup-could-address-idaho-s-housing-attainability-crisis/article_9e4554b0-ea4a-11ef-b90e-97a75cf06cbf.html
Adding a work requirement for physically able adults receiving Medicaid in Idaho
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
2-14-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/opinion/opinion-adding-a-work-requirement-for-physically-able-adults-receiving-medicaid-in-idaho/article_e0de2e64-ea4a-11ef-93d8-c7d1b387cac4.html
SF 127 could be opening salvo of Wyoming's own DOGE
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
2-14-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-sf-127-could-be-opening-salvo-of-wyomings-own-doge/article_c38edd9a-ea4f-11ef-b304-33bbfaaad3c1.html?utm_source=wte&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Bill would set up study with an eye toward WA Legislature going full-time
CENTER SQUARE
2-13-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_482feaa0-ea58-11ef-9675-9b20ae07205a.html?a
Idaho bill that could repeal Medicaid expansion advances to House, despite negative public testimony
IDAHO REPORTS
2-13-25
https://blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/02/13/idaho-bill-that-could-repeal-medicaid-expansion-advances-to-house-despite-negative-public-testimony/
Next steps for emergency powers reform
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
2-13-25
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/feb/13/madi-clark-next-steps-for-emergency-powers-reform/
Paper Straws Are Officially Out in Another One of President Trump's Executive Orders
MSN
2-12-25
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/paper-straws-are-officially-out-in-another-one-of-president-trump-s-executive-orders/ar-AA1yV1HT
Bill restricting teachers unions sent to Idaho House
KTVB 7
2-12-25
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-press/state-affairs-committee-sends-bill-restricting-teachers-unions-idaho-house/277-caa73e67-06ab-4be0-b1f5-48b03cf29f3b
Idaho bill that could repeal Medicaid expansion advances to House, despite negative public testimony
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
2-12-25
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/feb/12/idaho-bill-that-could-repeal-medicaid-expansion-ad/
Medicaid bill advances
POST FALLS PRESS
2-13-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/feb/13/idahos-medicaid-expansion-bill-passes-committee-vote/
Idaho bill that could repeal Medicaid expansion advances to House, despite negative public testimony
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
2-12-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/12/idaho-bill-that-could-repeal-medicaid-expansion-advances-to-house-despite-negative-public-testimony/
Gianforte highlights the need for additional income tax reduction
MISSOULIAN
2-11-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/montana-income-tax-mountain-states-policy-center/article_05368156-e7e6-11ef-a73f-1333a06f85ab.html
Gianforte highlights the need for additional income tax reduction
BILLINGS GAZAETTE
2-11-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_8a04fb19-b4f2-574b-bf94-3349761da74e.html
Balancing power: The case for legislative control during emergencies in Washington
YAHOO NEWS
2-11-25
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/balancing-power-case-legislative-control-110000789.html
Idaho House passes school choice bill
ARIZONA DAILY SUN
2-10-25
https://azdailysun.com/idaho-house-passes-school-choice-bill/article_fd37c16e-e7d5-11ef-9db8-4b3da39d28a2.html
Gianforte highlights the need for additional income tax reduction
INDEPENDENT RECORD
2-11-25
https://helenair.com/opinion/column/montana-income-tax-mountain-states-policy-center/article_2edb77f2-0ad5-5d7b-8975-cf1edb08cb0b.html
Balancing power: The case for legislative control during emergencies in Washington
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
2-11-25
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article300061824.html
Balancing power: The case for legislative control during emergencies in Washington
TRI-CITY HERALD
2-11-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article300061824.html
Should unelected CA regulators call the shots for auto rules in Washington state?
CENTER SQUARE
2-10-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_0e914fc8-e7f6-11ef-ab93-0b6f40858ec8.html?a
Certificate of Need laws should be repealed
ARIZONA DAILY SUN
2-9-25
https://azdailysun.com/certificate-of-need-laws-should-be-repealed/article_b6d0b4d6-e6f6-11ef-bb15-279434f33d35.html
State attempt at single-payer health care bound to fail
EVERETT HERALD
2-8-25
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-state-attempt-at-single-payer-health-care-bound-to-fail/
DOGE proposed for Wyoming
RIVERTON RANGER
2-8-25
https://rivertonranger.com/lander_journal/opinion/doge-proposed-for-wyoming/article_332d674c-e5a6-11ef-abf4-8b8d1e3e99cd.html
Idaho House passes school choice bill
AOL
2-7-25
https://www.aol.com/idaho-house-passes-school-choice-000000893.html
Idaho House passes school choice bill
IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS
2-8-25
https://www.idahocountyfreepress.com/news/state/idaho-house-passes-school-choice-bill/article_8f726f63-6b4f-5429-aafa-fd880132b437.html
Education choice didn’t break AZ's budget, and it won’t MT's either
MISSOULIAN
2-8-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/montana-supreme-court-climate-mountain-states-policy-center/article_27fad68e-e3fd-11ef-9121-4b60567a05da.html
Idaho House passes school choice bill
CENTER SQUARE
2-7-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_14932a4a-e625-11ef-a666-47078b9f643b.html?a
Montana Gov. Gianforte highlights the need for additional income tax reduction
MSN
2-6-25
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/op-ed-montana-gov-gianforte-highlights-the-need-for-additional-income-tax-reduction/ar-AA1yy3lx
Can getting rid of the U.S. Dept. of Education actually improve education?
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-7-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/can-getting-rid-of-the-u-s-dept-of-education-actually-improve-education/
Massive tax increase proposed for single-payer health care in Washington state
REFLECTOR
2-6-25
https://www.thereflector.com/stories/commentary-massive-tax-increase-proposed-for-single-payer-health-care-in-washington-state,374945?
Certificate of Need laws should be repealed
CENTER SQUARE
2-6-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/wyoming/article_fc79acf0-e4c0-11ef-b641-eb385ad9f16d.html?a
Montana Gov. Gianforte highlights the need for additional income tax reduction
CENTER SQUARE
2-6-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/montana/article_7b09dd76-e4bf-11ef-acf2-ab824307a4d3.html?a
Two different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting introduced
CHRONICLE
2-5-25
https://www.chronline.com/stories/commentary-two-different-approaches-to-ranked-choice-voting-introduced,374946
Private school subsidy bill heads to Idaho House floor
BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO
2-5-25
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2025-02-05/idaho-private-school-subsidy-tax-credit
Private school choice tax credit heads to Idaho House
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
2-5-25
https://manage.wix.com/dashboard/c17358aa-148c-4346-a31b-0c4355d1df8f/database/data/Import922/new/802dc172-79ec-440d-a2c4-c1542ea09644
Two different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting introduced
EVERETT POST
2-4-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-two-different-approaches-to-ranked-choice-voting-introduced
Massive tax increase proposed for single-payer health care
NEWS TALK 870
2-4-25
https://newstalk870.am/op-ed-massive-tax-increase-proposed-for-single-payer-health-care-in-washington-state/
Two different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting introduced
CENTER SQUARE
2-4-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_c6f5ff86-e28e-11ef-9b01-a36d7e577bc3.html?a
Increased grocery tax credit proposed for Idaho
CENTER SQUARE
2-4-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_63016f6c-e291-11ef-8e03-674ecb3661c1.html?a
Dueling approaches: Washington considers ranked choice as Wyoming moves to ban it
YAHOO
2-3-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/dueling-approaches-washington-considers-ranked-130000930.html
Open enrollment is the right choice for Wyoming families
WYOFILE
2-3-25
https://wyofile.com/open-enrollment-is-the-right-choice-for-wyoming-families/?utm_source=WyoFile&utm_campaign=a39821348a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_01_31_10_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-a39821348a-446139898
Preventing out-of-control wildfires is possible, if the government permits
CENTER SQUARE
2-3-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_f2686236-e24c-11ef-9afb-17b540a38f39.html?a
Massive tax increase proposed for single-payer health care in Washington state
CENTER SQUARE
2-3-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_87bc2c9e-e24a-11ef-bf94-c3c3a0c72592.html?a
Open enrollment is the right choice for Wyoming families
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
2-1-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-open-enrollment-is-the-right-choice-for-wyoming-families/article_50db3920-df6d-11ef-a032-9732e577c6dd.html
Dueling approaches: Washington considers ranked choice as Wyoming moves to ban it
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
2-2-25
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article299464224.html
Dueling approaches: Washington considers ranked choice as Wyoming moves to ban it
TRI-CITY HEARLD
2-2-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article299464224.html
Myth busted: Education choice didn’t break Arizona’s budget, and it won’t break Idaho’s either
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
1-31-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-myth-busted-education-choice-didn-t-break-arizona-s-budget-and-it-won-t/article_a4749a0e-df3b-11ef-95b4-fb5ae8379f5a.html
How the Mountain States lead on regulatory reform, and what comes next
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
1-31-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-how-the-mountain-states-lead-on-regulatory-reform-and-what-comes-next/article_e528d01a-df3b-11ef-b033-e7b78421998c.html
Education choice didn't break Arizona's budget, and it won't break Idaho's either.
HERALD REVEIW
1-30-25
https://www.myheraldreview.com/opinion/commentary/myth-busted-education-choice-didnt-break-arizonas-budget-and-it-wont-break-idahos-either/article_2445745a-df38-11ef-8d74-e36646266a52.html
Here come the Idaho tax cut bills
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
1-31-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-here-come-the-idaho-tax-cut-bills/article_709ed21c-df3b-11ef-a2c5-43b8ac2b6ecf.html
How the Mountain States lead on regulatory reform, and what comes next
MISSOULIAN
1-29-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/how-the-mountain-states-lead-on-regulatory-reform-and-what-comes-next-madi-clark/article_a36a4f06-de68-11ef-ab13-271a49185ed1.html
Myth busted: Education choice didn't break Arizona's budget, and it won't break Idaho's either
AOL
1-27-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-myth-busted-education-213000656.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABUi2u9rq8DyxN7Og9iedS40zmWCPR-Zw_dM-PaliUkB-cDd2Xba0IPvnSVsSKl0Zz9M-cNL8u-dgCkSyVwaTcY5FF_heq3EIIZ9UZGCsqtOnsg4Ai0_zwozyKxfjuEtn0-NUOVaYDiSzhqPX4JZnnO5BZgHTDXmCjRrOh4qX76f
Myth busted: Education choice didn't break Arizona's budget, and it won't break Idaho's either
CENTER SQUARE
1-27-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_c1cb199c-dcf3-11ef-860c-4b7c05fe7a92.html?a
Myth busted: Education choice didn’t break Arizona’s budget, and it won’t break Idaho’s either
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
1-27-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/myth-busted-education-choice-didnt-break-arizonas-budget-and-it-wont-break-idahos-either/
Idaho and Montana set the example for DOGE
RAVALLI REPUBLIC
1-25-25
https://ravallirepublic.com/opinion/column/wyoming-taxpayer-friendly-state-sam-cardwell/article_dfabd15e-6af7-543f-91bb-45f8f956f2e9.html
Pay raise trade-off comes in better representation
IDAHO POST REGISTER
1-25-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/editorials/opinion-pay-raise-trade-off-comes-in-better-representation/article_0acf375e-daa1-11ef-bc3f-03689b762c13.html
Here come the Idaho tax cut bills
CENTER SQUARE
1-25-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_11abf768-da8a-11ef-9d0a-9f5f9fd3c28e.html?a
Idaho and Montana set the example for DOGE
BILLINGS GAZETTE
1-25-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/article_6e1200e0-00c4-52c1-8a90-7830f7b8ffe1.html
Idaho and Montana set the example for DOGE
MISSOULIAN
1-25-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/wyoming-taxpayer-friendly-state-sam-cardwell/article_bf7799e6-d8dd-11ef-a347-07841f16dd38.html
Idaho and Montana set the example for DOGE
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
1-24-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-idaho-and-montana-set-the-example-for-doge/article_a2f6c508-d9cd-11ef-a373-cfc3ffe8f7d6.html
Taxpayers should not fund government union activities
MISSOULIAN
1-24-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/union-taxes-government/article_fcfd283e-d753-11ef-82fc-871483722310.html
Taxpayers should not fund government union activities
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
1-24-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-taxpayers-should-not-fund-government-union-activities/article_76f7cf88-d9cd-11ef-bf38-53983a3f7446.html
Montana Court Oversteps And Makes a Mess
BIG SKY BUSINESS JOURNAL
1-23-25
http://bigskybusinessjournal.com/2025/01/23/montana-court-oversteps-and-makes-a-mess/
Shot Clock Reforms Will Help Close Digital Divide
BROADBAND BREAKFAST
1-22-25
https://broadbandbreakfast.com/johnny-kampis-shot-clock-reforms-will-help-close-digital-divide/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH_gFNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHefIsAOKYzuG4qPm0jUbrlLlYwr17H4emad6sBPBmjRwiC53i2uJ565QCA_aem_av0bfTUGlv2XwB5m2oH4ug
Idaho and Montana set the example for DOGE
CENTER SQUARE
1-23-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/opinion/article_d81e42e4-d9a8-11ef-a6c7-37d3de3cd4b1.html?a
Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate
IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS
1-22-25
https://www.idahocountyfreepress.com/opinion/guest-column-idaho-lawmakers-should-make-it-easier-for-citizens-to-participate/article_e8fb035c-d82e-11ef-8691-8f87f261fed6.html
House leaders want to preserve lawmaker pay raise
IDAHO REPORTS
1-22-25
https://blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/01/22/house-leaders-want-to-preserve-lawmaker-pay-raise/
Idaho and Montana set the example for DOGE
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
1-22-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/idaho-and-montana-set-the-example-for-doge/
Lawmakers propose huge tax increase for single-payer health care in Washington state
AOL
1-22-25
https://www.aol.com/lawmakers-propose-huge-tax-increase-130000423.html
Lawmakers propose huge tax increase for single-payer health care in Washington state
TRI-CITY HERALD
1-22-25
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article298899360.html
Lawmakers propose huge tax increase for single-payer health care in Washington state
TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
1-22-25
https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article298899360.html
Taxpayers should not fund government union activities
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
1-20-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/taxpayers-should-not-fund-government-union-activities/
A look at the $50 million private school tax bill
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
1-17-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/extra-credit-podcast/episode-100-a-look-at-the-50-million-private-school-tax-bill/
Lessons learned from Idaho’s Luma project
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
1-17-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-lessons-learned-from-idaho-s-luma-project/article_9d71631a-d449-11ef-ae9f-bb14063d45dc.html
Lessons learned from Idaho’s Luma business system project
YAHOO NEWS
1-15-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lessons-learned-idaho-luma-business-111022200.html
School choice legislation first bill introduced in Idaho House this year
THE LION
1-14-25
https://readlion.com/school-choice-legislation-first-bill-introduced-in-idaho-house-this-year/
Lessons learned from Idaho’s Luma business system project
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
1-15-24
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/15/lessons-learned-from-idahos-luma-business-system-project/
Are changes needed to Idaho's initiative process?
EVERETT POST
1-13-25
https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/op-ed-are-changes-needed-to-idahos-initiative-process
Bold moves in Boise: School choice gaining ground
MOSCOW PULLMAN DAILY NEWS
1-14-25
https://www.dnews.com/opinion/opinion-bold-moves-in-boise-school-choice-gaining-ground-78367548
Are changes needed to Idaho's initiative process?
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
1-14-25
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/jason-mercier-opinion-idaho-voter-initiative-process-legislature-ballot-measures/article_6cc6c48a-d1ce-11ef-905c-f378c9475158.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
Are changes needed to Idaho's initiative process?
CENTER SQUARE
1-13-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_f0e6779c-d1e7-11ef-8e77-bbc45e646421.html?a
Are changes needed to Idaho’s initiative process?
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
1-13-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/are-changes-needed-to-idahos-initiative-process/
Should Montana continue to expand Medicaid?
MSN
1-11-25
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/op-ed-should-montana-continue-to-expand-medicaid/ar-BB1raVgL
Should Montana continue to expand Medicaid?
RAVALLI REPUBLIC
1-11-25
https://ravallirepublic.com/opinion/column/health-care-reform-roger-stark-mountain-states-policy-center/article_fc0319e3-fcb8-5c7d-ab77-c4afe1c27b91.html
A monumental day for education choice in Idaho
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
1-10-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-a-monumental-day-for-education-choice-in-idaho/article_6b3e1504-cec3-11ef-bfe4-274a491bbc4c.html
Should Montana continue to expand Medicaid?
BILLINGS GAZETTE
1-11-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/health-care-reform-roger-stark-mountain-states-policy-center/article_7afb5e4d-a76b-5707-9b76-534d606cb043.html
Should Montana continue to expand Medicaid?
MISSOULIAN
1-11-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/health-care-reform-roger-stark-mountain-states-policy-center/article_6a36ee4e-cea8-11ef-8088-d390e4e3ef7e.html
Now is the time for Wyoming to expand education savings accounts
WYOMING FILE
1-10-25
https://wyofile.com/now-is-the-time-for-wyoming-to-expand-education-savings-accounts/?utm_source=WyoFile&utm_campaign=e390f973fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_01_09_11_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e390f973fc-622940616
Now is the time to expand ESAs in Wyoming
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
1-10-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/wyoming-school-choice-mountain-states-policy-center/article_8dd745d8-cc5f-11ef-b7ea-7b9b58a07678.html
Accelerating broadband deployment with a shot clock
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
1-10-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-accelerating-broadband-deployment-with-a-shot-clock/article_26748f08-a875-11ef-8947-470bcedebbc1.html
Education choice takes center stage on Idaho's 2025 legislative session opening day
AOL
1-9-25
https://www.aol.com/education-choice-takes-center-stage-110000740.html
Should Montana continue to expand Medicaid?
AOL
1-9-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-montana-continue-expand-190400853.html
Should Montana continue to expand Medicaid?
CENTER SQUARE
1-9-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/montana/article_ea2c03b6-ceba-11ef-9631-cfb0cf67cbc4.html
A new path forward for Idaho education begins with $50 million proposal
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
1-9-25
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/chris-cargill-opinion-mountain-states-policy-center-idaho-education-choice-tax-credit-horman-little-ducey-boise/article_ffa42812-cdd5-11ef-9f77-f37d50fb4d59.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
Education choice takes center stage on Idaho’s 2025 legislative session opening day
IDAHO STATESMAN
1-9-25
https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article298181868.html
Idaho governor proposes $50M to expand school choice
THE LION
1-8-25
https://readlion.com/idaho-governor-proposes-50-million-to-expand-school-choice/
Now is the time to expand education savings accounts
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
1-8-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-now-is-the-time-to-expand-education-savings-accounts/article_5aa9cee4-cd43-11ef-8b84-67b3b71a78e3.html
Accelerating broadband deployment with a shot clock
BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE
1-6-25
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/sebastian-griffin-accelerating-broadband-deployment-with-a-shot-clock/article_29800be6-cc97-11ef-8ae0-3745cb8e23fe.html
Which state is the most taxpayer-friendly?
IDAHO POST REGISTER
1-8-25
https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-which-state-is-the-most-taxpayer-friendly/article_12415962-beff-11ef-b7fe-db8e77018b25.html
Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the legislative session
YAHOO NEWS
1-7-25
https://www.yahoo.com/news/idaho-lawmakers-easier-citizens-participate-110045454.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGH9luX4dEhUY71EHh1yfpVAyrjMyPj-1QQxRStvBD4iTtlA66R9gEwqJAV0dd9O3pCfBZ5Zj3usYSqHx1y7Qo-GL1ApdWIRU55X20dGBjyqURzT1vpumINU5lrS8IUUG1uUFOc98qlwinICREotSprYA6BnAwzIWluCQ1DPLyz_
Advocates speak in Idaho as school choice debate returns
BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO
1-7-25
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/idaho-matters/2025-01-07/debate-school-choice-legislative-session
Idaho lawmakers prioritize 'school choice' early in session
KHQ LOCAL
1-7-25
https://www.khq.com/news/idaho-lawmakers-prioritize-school-choice-early-in-session/article_9427b346-cd5e-11ef-bcc3-5b7ad3ee5f07.html
Mountain states eye faster path to broadband expansion
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
1-7-25
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/sebastian-griffin-opinion-idaho-mountain-states-shot-clock-rural-broadband-expansion/article_2f1a2d92-cc57-11ef-bbfa-0700b7ed98ef.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
A monumental day for education choice in Idaho
AOL
1-6-25
https://www.aol.com/op-ed-monumental-day-education-221900600.html
Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the legislative session
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
1-7-25
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/07/idaho-lawmakers-should-make-it-easier-for-citizens-to-participate-during-the-legislative-session/
‘Not giving up until we succeed’: Republicans kick off Idaho schools vouchers debate
IDAHO STATESMAN
1-6-25
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article298072628.html
Little calls for $50 million for private school expenses
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
1-6-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/state-of-the-state-little-calls-for-50-million-for-private-school-expenses/
A monumental day for education choice in Idaho
CENTER SQUARE
1-6-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_ccfb4f50-cc7a-11ef-903a-a79cff15cd43.html?a
A monumental day for education choice in Idaho
IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
1-6-25
https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/a-monumental-day-for-education-choice-in-idaho/
How a ‘shot clock’ can accelerate Montana broadband expansion
BILLINGS GAZETTE
1-5-25
https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/how-a-shot-clock-can-accelerate-montana-broadband-expansion-sebastian-griffin/article_05566bb4-fd7a-5e85-b45d-8e39ac4f9057.html
How a ‘shot clock’ can accelerate Montana broadband expansion
MISSOULIAN
1-5-25
https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/how-a-shot-clock-can-accelerate-montana-broadband-expansion-sebastian-griffin/article_80d986ca-c9f3-11ef-8457-8bf225fac7a6.html
Congress should review Rock Springs RMP
RIVERTON RANGER
1-4-25
https://rivertonranger.com/opinion/congress-should-review-rock-springs-rmp/article_febe79d4-ca0b-11ef-a8ed-3318a10a47b1.html
Accelerating Broadband Deployment with a Shot Clock
BROADBAND BREAKFAST
1-4-25
https://broadbandbreakfast.com/accelerating-broadband-deployment-with-a-shot-clock/
Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the session
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
1-4-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-idaho-lawmakers-should-make-it-easier-for-citizens-to-participate-during-the-session/article_b73890e4-c967-11ef-9418-c782660449fc.html
Republicans to focus on school vouchers, DEI, immigration as Idaho Legislature returns
IDAHO STATESMAN
1-3-25
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article297252394.html
Accelerating broadband deployment with a shot clock
CENTER SQUARE
1-4-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_7b77b730-ca0a-11ef-a09e-7fd54a93ca04.html?a
Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the session
CDA PRESS
1-3-25
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/jan/03/opinion-idaho-lawmakers-should-make-it-easier-for-citizens-to-participate-during-the-session/
A ‘shot clock’ law could boost Wyoming broadband growth. Here's how
CASPER STAR TRIBUNE
1-3-25
https://trib.com/opinion/column/wyoming-broadband-shot-clock-sebastian-griffin/article_cd970436-c9eb-11ef-87cd-ab24ab783c08.html
Which state is the most taxpayer-friendly?
IDAHO STATE JOURNAL
1-3-25
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/opinion-which-state-is-the-most-taxpayer-friendly/article_7d221498-c967-11ef-8274-9713aef49b8e.html
States need safeguards to avoid duplicate Medicaid payments
CENTER SQUARE
1-3-25
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_2cb9636c-c9f3-11ef-85d7-d76811648eb9.html?a
New banking hurdles mean most Americans finish last
BRYAN TIMES
1-2-25
https://www.bryantimes.com/new-banking-hurdles-mean-most-americans-finish-last/article_308ff630-c6c0-11ef-9e36-e7bf427c22b3.html
New banking hurdles mean most Americans finish last
CIRCLEVILLE HERALD
1-2-25
https://www.circlevilleherald.com/comment/op-ed-new-banking-hurdles-mean-most-americans-finish-last/article_dbc83d16-c637-11ef-82fa-9f7f11ebcff2.html
Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the session
SPOKESMAN REVIEW
1-2-25
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/jan/02/other-voices-idaho-lawmakers-should-make-it-easier/
Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the session
MAGIC VALLEY TIMES
1-2-25
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/column/jason-mercier-opinion-idaho-legislature-bill-tracking-notification-system-reform/article_b5284de2-c789-11ef-924e-774f87f555ba.html
Congress should review the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan
WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE
1-1-25
https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/mossburg-congress-should-review-the-rock-springs-resource-management-plan/article_397ebc58-c6e4-11ef-9f73-3774189ea038.html
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