Several lawmakers in Washington state have proposed a bill to study the creation of an official open government ombudsman. The details...

Lawmaking isn't pretty, or easy. It shouldn't be. Thousands of pieces of legislation are introduced in state capitols and Washington,...

One of the most important powers secured by Idaho’s constitution is the right of the people to reject and propose laws via a referendum...

Do all states need a rule that limits a lawmaker's appetite for more and more legislation? Maybe. But we'd rather see a self-imposed diet.

Ready or not Idaho’s 2025 Legislative Session starts on January 6. Many important policies will be considered ranging from education...

Americans can vote by mail, vote in person and even vote with their feet. Indeed, policies have consequences. The latest data from the...

Legislative sessions across the Mountain States will kick off in January. We’re excited to see which of our policy recommendations...

Santa isn't the only one with a list this time of year. While we aren't in the business of making a naughty list, there are several...

The Idaho Poll is released every other December ahead of the legislative session to provide critical information regarding the state's top p

The data on voter turnout can help dispel myths about the voting policies in each state.

Idaho is one of 17 states  that requires a fiscal impact statement for a proposed ballot measure. While this is an important transparency...

The roughly $5,000 hike means, collectively, Idaho would be spending about $525,000 more on legislative salaries. This represents .00009% of

One of the most important responsibilities of government is to ensure transparency. While some states and government agencies excel at...

So far, Vice President Kamala Harris has won nearly 60% of the vote in Washington state. But under the National Popular Vote compact, Donald

Earlier this year Mountain States Policy Center wrote studies analyzing several ballot measures across the region. Here are the current...

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) was on the ballot this year in six states and voters are currently rejecting the controversial voting measure ...

I don’t know about you, but I’m excited to go to my mailbox again and have it stuffed with bargain shopping deals instead of political...

Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) joined a public records amicus this week concerning the disclosure of state employee contract...

Like many cities across Washington state, the city of Spokane is facing a public safety crisis. Graffiti and garbage line many downtown...

This November, Montana voters will decide whether to adopt two separate constitutional amendments: CI-126 to require a non-partisan Top...