Surprising population data highlights need for policy trifecta
Policies matter and they have real consequence. Perhaps the starkest example of this is the ability of a citizen to vote with their feet.
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ELECTION 2024
Jason Mercier
May 142 min read
Another warning about Ranked Choice Voting from Washington’s Secretary of State
Although Washington already has a Top Two open primary process, there have been proposals in recent years to try to impose Ranked Choice...
Chris Cargill
Apr 233 min read
Supreme Court seems split over city homeless regulations
The case has the potential to reshape any municipality's ability to adopt laws that would prevent homeless camping, especially in areas wher
Chris Cargill
Apr 222 min read
Introducing more, passing less - the state legislative trends that surprise
Sometimes the story of a legislative session can be told in two simple stats: the number of bills introduced, and the number of bills comple
Jason Mercier
Apr 173 min read
New MSPC video exposes problems with Ranked Choice Voting
There is a big difference between open primaries and ranked-choice voting. Learn more about the problems with RCV in our new video.
Jason Mercier
Apr 101 min read
A conversation with Idaho Reports on legislative transparency
There should be at least a three-day notice for public hearings and remote testimony options provided for all public hearings.
Jason Mercier
Apr 36 min read
Idaho's 2024 Legislative Session: Policy success and reforms still needed
There were several exciting reforms advanced, a few disappointing roadblocks hit, and a couple of head-scratching moments.
Aaron Klein
Mar 283 min read
Why the free market and Western Civilization need defending
It’s time to just say no to these de-growth activists who want to tear down the progress of Western civilization.
Jason Mercier
Mar 113 min read
For Sunshine Week Consider Creating an Open Government Ombudsman
One reform that we’d like to see across the mountain states in honor of Sunshine Week is the creation of an Open Government Ombudsman.
Jason Mercier
Mar 62 min read
Idaho Legislature unanimously acts to close home equity theft loophole
Unanimous support. That was the response from the Idaho legislature to MSPC's recommendation to close the home equity theft loophole.
Madilynne Clark
Feb 283 min read
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.
Amber Gunn
Feb 203 min read
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.
Jason Mercier
Feb 153 min read
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.
Jason Mercier
Feb 143 min read
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.
Amber Gunn
Feb 84 min read
Good policy for the win: Idaho Supreme Court declares Legislature the final authority on agency rule-making
Legislative oversight of rules may be a burr in the saddle of state agencies, but it’s necessary to protect Idaho citizens.
Madilynne Clark
Feb 73 min read
Idaho House Local Government Committee unanimously moves home equity theft reform bill
MSPC is grateful and excited for the opportunity to contribute to the needed policy solutions around ending home equity theft in Idaho.
Sebastian Griffin
Feb 63 min read
The good and the bad of Artificial Intelligence and elections
AI is neither good nor bad but is a tool that can be used for great benefit or harm.
Maxford Nelsen
Feb 24 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.
Madilynne Clark
Feb 12 min read
Idaho HB 444 would end home equity theft loophole
Idaho’s home equity theft loophole is hopefully approaching an end thanks to House Bill 444.
Jason Mercier
Jan 262 min read
KTVB highlights MSPC recommendation for a 3-day public notice for bill hearings
Providing advance notice of bills scheduled for public hearings is a standard practice among neighboring states.
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