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Chris Cargill
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...


Chris Cargill
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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...


Jason Mercier
Feb 8, 20244 min read
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.


Chris Cargill
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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.


Maxford Nelsen
Feb 2, 20244 min read
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.


Chris Cargill
Jan 30, 20244 min read
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.


Chris Cargill
Jan 23, 202414 min read
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...


Jason Mercier
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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.

Chris Cargill
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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.


Chris Cargill
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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...


Jason Mercier
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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.

Chris Cargill
Jan 6, 20243 min read
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...


Jason Mercier
Jan 2, 20242 min read
MSPC’s top recommendations for Idaho’s 2024 Legislative Session
Here are MSPC’s top recommendations for lawmakers to consider.


Jason Mercier
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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.


Jason Mercier
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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.


Jason Mercier
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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.


Jason Mercier
Dec 9, 20231 min read
MSPC joins Idaho Reports to discuss transparency reforms
I had the opportunity to sit down with Melissa Davlin of Idaho Reports on December 8Â for an interview about the Mountain States Policy...


Chris Cargill
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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...


Chris Cargill
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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 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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