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No more secrets: Open the door to public employee contract talks
Collective bargaining in government is controversial, but it should never be a secret. Collective bargaining talks are the negotiations...
Chris Cargill
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Montana’s Secretary of State details her opposition to Ranked Choice Voting
We’ve previously highlighted Washington’s Democratic Secretary of State’s concerns about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Showing the...
Jason Mercier
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Long live the legislative branch
All three branches are now trying to make laws – an effort that is dramatically changing the size, scope, and confidence in government. Thi
Chris Cargill
Jun 7, 20243 min read


Improve government transparency by providing details of policies under consideration
An engaged citizenry should be the pursuit not the torment of democracy. Adopting policies favoring government transparency at all levels...
Madilynne Clark
May 28, 20243 min read


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.
Chris Cargill
May 24, 20241 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...
Jason Mercier
May 14, 20242 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 23, 20243 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
Chris Cargill
Apr 22, 20242 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 17, 20243 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 10, 20241 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.
Jason Mercier
Apr 3, 20246 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.
Aaron Klein
Mar 28, 20243 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 11, 20243 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.
Jason Mercier
Mar 6, 20242 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.
Madilynne Clark
Feb 28, 20243 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.
Amber Gunn
Feb 20, 20243 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 15, 20243 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.
Jason Mercier
Feb 14, 20243 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.
Amber Gunn
Feb 8, 20244 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.
Madilynne Clark
Feb 7, 20243 min read
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