February - 2024

It’s cruel – and poor policy – to block special needs kids from educational opportunities

Chris Cargill

Feb 293 min read

EDUCATION

It’s cruel – and poor policy – to block special needs kids from educational opportunities

The future of the country is eager for change, whether the old-guard education establishment likes it or not.

Will Congress adopt tax relief this year?

Jason Mercier

Feb 294 min read

BUDGET/TAX

Will Congress adopt tax relief this year?

The opportunity to enact a bipartisan congressional tax relief bill would be a terrible thing to waste.

Development choice not government fixes improve home affordability

Madilynne Clark

Feb 283 min read

GOVERNANCE

Development choice not government fixes improve home affordability

The housing attainability crisis our region faces is not going to be fixed through government solutions and funding.

MSPC testimony on I-2111 to ban a state and local income tax in Washington

Jason Mercier

Feb 281 min read

BUDGET/TAX

MSPC testimony on I-2111 to ban a state and local income tax in Washington

I-2111 would implement the clear and consistent intent of Washington voters to stop income taxes from being imposed.

Who is the government protecting by blocking Kroger-Albertsons?

Chris Cargill

Feb 262 min read

BUSINESS CLIMATE

Who is the government protecting by blocking Kroger-Albertsons?

The slogan of the Federal Trade Commission is “protecting America’s consumers.” But the decision by the FTC to block the merger of...

Cracking open the cause for skyrocketing egg prices

Amber Gunn

Feb 263 min read

AGRICULTURE

Cracking open the cause for skyrocketing egg prices

You may need to break a few eggs to make an omelet but the yolk from bad policies can spoil the meal for everyone.

More than 80% support a Public School Transparency Act

Chris Cargill

Feb 222 min read

EDUCATION

More than 80% support a Public School Transparency Act

School district budgets can be a maze of numbers and jargon that most citizens cannot easily understand. Even some lawmakers have...

Income tax ban ballot measure to be heard by Washington lawmakers

Jason Mercier

Feb 222 min read

BUDGET/TAX

Income tax ban ballot measure to be heard by Washington lawmakers

Washington voters have overwhelmingly rejected an income tax the last 10 straight times it was on the ballot.

Bringing transparency to the cost of college with a Career Transparency Act

Chris Cargill

Feb 223 min read

EDUCATION

Bringing transparency to the cost of college with a Career Transparency Act

Policymakers may not be able to control all college costs, but they can help inform better career and financial decisions by students.

Taxpayer refund/settlement checks should not include political messaging

Jason Mercier

Feb 212 min read

BUDGET/TAX

Taxpayer refund/settlement checks should not include political messaging

The practice of including political messaging on taxpayer refund checks should be discontinued.

Idaho, Wyoming take aim at local and federal agency overreach

Amber Gunn

Feb 203 min read

GOVERNANCE

Idaho, Wyoming take aim at local and federal agency overreach

Administrative agencies need to be kept in check. Elected legislators are just the folks to do it.

Content filter bills could be legislating into a false sense of security, and a lawsuit

Chris Cargill

Feb 192 min read

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Content filter bills could be legislating into a false sense of security, and a lawsuit

The Idaho House now has a bill that would require manufacturers of smartphones and tablets to enable content filters for children. SB...

Idaho Senate Bill 1273 would authorize a statewide voters’ guide

Jason Mercier

Feb 153 min read

GOVERNANCE

Idaho Senate Bill 1273 would authorize a statewide voters’ guide

A recent Boise State University poll found strong public support for Idaho to provide a voters’ guide.

Chris Cargill

Feb 142 min read

EDUCATION

Focusing education funding on outcomes

The state of Idaho has followed a national trend in increasing the amount of state funding going to K-12 public schools. In fact, over...

Several Idaho Senate resolutions call for attention on the national debt

Jason Mercier

Feb 143 min read

GOVERNANCE

Several Idaho Senate resolutions call for attention on the national debt

It is clear that Congress is not capable of enacting the reforms needed to change the course of runaway federal spending.

Paying unemployment benefits to striking workers is poor public policy

Chris Cargill

Feb 131 min read

Paying unemployment benefits to striking workers is poor public policy

Washington State Legislators worked through the night Monday to pass a controversial bill that would allow unemployment benefits to be...

New education choice bill introduced in Wyoming

Chris Cargill

Feb 131 min read

EDUCATION

New education choice bill introduced in Wyoming

Wyoming lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would bring additional education choice options to the Cowboy State. HB 0166 is a...

Idaho Senate Joint Memorial 103 opposes breaching the Snake River Dams

Jason Mercier

Feb 132 min read

NATURAL RESOURCES/ENERGY

Idaho Senate Joint Memorial 103 opposes breaching the Snake River Dams

A new Senate Joint Memorial has been introduced by several lawmakers to oppose breaching the Snake River dams.

MSPC announces blockbuster lineup for 2024 Fall Dinner & Anniversary Gala

MSPC Newsroom

Feb 122 min read

NEWSROOM

MSPC announces blockbuster lineup for 2024 Fall Dinner & Anniversary Gala

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott will join former Congressman Trey Gowdy at its Fall Dinner and Anniversary Gala in Boise this fall.

Details on the new income tax reduction and school construction proposal for Idaho

Jason Mercier

Feb 84 min read

EDUCATION

Details on the new income tax reduction and school construction proposal for Idaho

A major new tax relief and school facilities funding bill has been proposed in Idaho.

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