Education 3/7

Feb 14, 20242 min read

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...

New education choice bill introduced in Wyoming

Chris Cargill

Feb 13, 20241 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...

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

Jason Mercier

Feb 8, 20244 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.

Those opposing education reform are on wrong side of history

Chris Cargill

Feb 5, 20243 min read

EDUCATION

Those opposing education reform are on wrong side of history

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

Taxpayers funding teachers unions? In Idaho, it’s all too common

Maxford Nelsen

Feb 2, 20244 min read

EDUCATION

Taxpayers funding teachers unions? In Idaho, it’s all too common

Idaho lawmakers can and should protect taxpayers and level the playing field with several common-sense reforms.

Fact checking claims about latest Idaho education choice proposal

Chris Cargill

Jan 30, 20244 min read

EDUCATION

Fact checking claims about latest Idaho education choice proposal

Wild claims are being made about what the program would and would not do. Here’s what’s true and false.

There are 187 studies on impact of education choice – and the results are overwhelming

Chris Cargill

Jan 23, 202414 min read

EDUCATION

There are 187 studies on impact of education choice – and the results are overwhelming

If you had these odds, you’d buy a lottery ticket. This is the week each year that we celebrate education choice. Those across the...

Education choice receives majority support in BSU Idaho Public Policy Survey

Jason Mercier

Jan 22, 20242 min read

EDUCATION

Education choice receives majority support in BSU Idaho Public Policy Survey

A new poll by Boise State University shows public support for increasing education choice options in Idaho.

Public School Transparency Act is a tool citizens, lawmakers need

Chris Cargill

Jan 12, 20242 min read

EDUCATION

Public School Transparency Act is a tool citizens, lawmakers need

School district budgets are a maze of numbers and jargon that most citizens cannot understand.

Most education choice options are NOT vouchers, despite claims

Chris Cargill

Jan 9, 20242 min read

EDUCATION

Most education choice options are NOT vouchers, despite claims

I have two boys at home. I’m used to repeatedly hearing something that isn’t true, in hopes that I’ll believe it. So, I guess I shouldn’t...

Governor Little opens Idaho's Legislative Session with State of the State address

Jason Mercier

Jan 8, 20243 min read

BUDGET/TAX

Governor Little opens Idaho's Legislative Session with State of the State address

Here are some of the notable fiscal pull quotes from Governor Little's address.

Idaho lawmakers introduce exciting "Parental Choice Tax Credit"

Chris Cargill

Jan 5, 20243 min read

EDUCATION

Idaho lawmakers introduce exciting "Parental Choice Tax Credit"

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Idaho State Representative Wendy Horman and Idaho State Senator Lori Den Hartog announced...

MSPC’s top recommendations for Idaho’s 2024 Legislative Session

Jason Mercier

Jan 2, 20242 min read

BUDGET/TAX

MSPC’s top recommendations for Idaho’s 2024 Legislative Session

Here are MSPC’s top recommendations for lawmakers to consider.

Supermajority requirements for long-term tax obligations are an important protection for taxpayers

Jason Mercier

Dec 20, 20233 min read

BUDGET/TAX

Supermajority requirements for long-term tax obligations are an important protection for taxpayers

There are many good reasons to require a supermajority, even with voter approval, for bonds such as those for schools.

Changes to school bond vote requirements should be tied to the November general election

Jason Mercier

Dec 15, 20232 min read

BUDGET/TAX

Changes to school bond vote requirements should be tied to the November general election

Ultimately all local tax levies should be moved to the November general election.

A policy wish list for Santa and lawmakers

Jason Mercier

Dec 11, 20232 min read

BUDGET/TAX

A policy wish list for Santa and lawmakers

Here are five of the high-demand policy gifts that are sure to delight users of all ages.

MSPC joins Idaho Reports to discuss transparency reforms

Jason Mercier

Dec 9, 20231 min read

BUDGET/TAX

MSPC joins Idaho Reports to discuss transparency reforms

I had the opportunity to sit down with Melissa Davlin of Idaho Reports on December 8 for an interview about the Mountain States Policy...

Has college enrollment peaked? Enrollment numbers give clues

Chris Cargill

Nov 30, 20232 min read

EDUCATION

Has college enrollment peaked? Enrollment numbers give clues

Is the cost of college worth it? Has the political environment at large universities driven students away? The data shows dramatic...

The success of education choice marches on

Chris Cargill

Nov 30, 20233 min read

EDUCATION

The success of education choice marches on

As the success of education choice expansion becomes more clear, additional states are stepping up to offer families more options. Joined...

Chris Cargill

Nov 20, 20232 min read

EDUCATION

Education choice advances in Wyoming

Students in Wyoming could be a small step closer to having more education options. The state's Joint Education Committee has approved...

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