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Sebastian Griffin
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are becoming things of the past ... are you proficient in AI?
The future of employment will undeniably require knowledge of AI.
Chris Cargill
Nov 28, 20234 min read
Three keys to making sure regulations don’t suffocate citizens and our economy
Like it or not, regulations play a role in our everyday lives. Some dictate where and how we can eat. Others place restrictions on what we c
Madilynne Clark
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Building permit delays are fixed through bureaucratic fiscal penalties
In the midst of a housing shortage, permitting delays intensify scarcity and add unneeded costs.
Chris Cargill
Nov 13, 20232 min read
In the new shopping world, Albertsons-Kroger merger could provide the competition we need
Before you head over to the produce department and grab a few tomatoes to hurl in my direction, hear me out: the Albertsons-Kroger merger...
Madilynne Clark
Sep 29, 20234 min read
MSPC partners with The Woman Panel for a free market success
Women gathered in Spokane this week to learn about the free market’s power to improve lives. More than 100 guests attended The Woman...
Chris Cargill
Sep 14, 20232 min read
The merger of grocery chains could be a good thing for consumers - here’s why
When it comes to the proposed merger of Idaho-based Albertsons and the supermarket giant Kroger, there's no need for a cleanup on aisle...
Chris Cargill
Sep 3, 20232 min read
Labor Day should be about workers, not unions
President Joe Biden's 2023 Labor Day proclamation is heavy on praise for unions. But as we mark this end-of-summer holiday, the attention...
Madilynne Clark
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Free market agriculture grows when resources are available
A seed is filled with unlocked potential. Add a little soil, sunlight, and water, and within days the seed begins to sprout, filling the...
Madilynne Clark
Aug 31, 20233 min read
Free market agriculture weeds out excessive regulations
As a small farmer starting from scratch, there comes a point when it is necessary to hire someone to work on your operation. A few years...
Chris Cargill
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Banning plastic bags is not an effective environmental policy
The Cheyenne, Wyoming city council is considering joining a popular, but ineffective environmental fad. Lawmakers are proposing banning...
Sebastian Griffin
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Twitter vs. Threads: A Clash with a Free Market impact
Two prominent figures in the tech world, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, have launched their own social media brands.
Chris Cargill
Jun 27, 20232 min read
Six years after the end of "net neutrality" - the sky didn't fall
They predicted the internet would slow down. Some said the internet would end. Neither has happened.
Jason Mercier
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Don’t sour on the next generation of entrepreneurs
Occasionally there is a great story about lemons, lemonade, balance sheets, and encouraging kids to become entrepreneurs.
Chris Cargill
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Federal regulations surge, but Mountain States lead by example
It's a very different story at the local level. In fact, Idaho is the least regulated state in the country.
Jason Mercier
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Idaho celebrates small businesses
One of the Mountain States Policy Center’s top priorities is to protect the ability of small businesses to thrive.
Chris Cargill
May 24, 20232 min read
Moving truck prices tell policy story
Idaho's quality of life, low tax burden and booming economy make it incredibly attractive.
Paige Thibaut
Mar 7, 20231 min read
How competition can lower worker’s comp costs and improve outcomes
Workers' compensation is defined by the United States Centers for Disease Control as, “systems [that] were established to provide partial...
Chris Cargill
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Right to work is right for Montana
There will be a hearing this Friday, February 17th on the "Worker Freedom Act" in Montana. House Bill 448 would make Montana a right to...
Chris Cargill
Feb 12, 20236 min read
Legislative session checklist: policies introduced, policies waiting
Legislative sessions in Idaho, Montana and Washington are more than a month old, and we are getting a rough idea of what could be in play...
Chris Cargill
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Union membership - the lowest on record
Unions are not what they used to be. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its latest data on union membership in the United...
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