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Idaho seeks to add experienced voices to improve broadband policy
Experienced voices are critical when developing public policy, especially when we are trying to advance free market solutions. Laws...
Sebastian Griffin
Mar 192 min read

Government red tape should stay out of AI innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can solve complicated problems and extend human abilities in most industries....
Sebastian Griffin
Feb 202 min read


Protecting kids online battles constitutional questions
Tech companies have introduced various ideas to help with the effort as well. But it should be noted that filters, blockers, and screen time
Chris Cargill
Feb 42 min read


AI in America: Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
In a major move, President Trump has taken action to refocus America's path for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). By revoking...
Sebastian Griffin
Jan 293 min read

Lessons learned from Idaho’s Luma project
In 2023, the State of Idaho launched an ambitious technological overhaul with the Luma system, a comprehensive, cloud-based system...
Sebastian Griffin
Jan 164 min read


Current status of Artificial Intelligence use in Idaho
The Idaho Artificial Intelligence Working Group met on December 17th, 2024 for the second time since Its formation. With the new year...
Sebastian Griffin
Jan 74 min read


Accelerating broadband deployment with a shot clock
As states like Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Washington receive their BEAD funding and additional federal funds towards broadband...
Sebastian Griffin
Dec 30, 20242 min read

AI and election polling: The future of accurate predictions?
As we head into the 2024 elections, the fight for reliable polling data is more competitive than ever. The political landscape is rapidly...
Sebastian Griffin
Oct 25, 20243 min read


Should parents have say over teen app downloads?
Smartphones, for better or worse, are deeply integrated into our society, and we didn’t want to hold him back from the social and educationa
Chris Cargill
Oct 18, 20243 min read

Can you hear the wireless taxes now?
As the demand for wireless services continues to grow, many consumers may not realize that they are facing significant financial burdens...
Sebastian Griffin
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Montana and Idaho's “Internet for All” initial proposals approved
Montana and Idaho continue to demonstrate their leadership in the Mountain States with the recent approvals of their Broadband Equity,...
Sebastian Griffin
Sep 27, 20242 min read


Permitting reform is the key to unlocking broadband expansion
As billions of dollars in federal funding flows into states through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, the...
Sebastian Griffin
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Broadband expansion: let the private sector lead, not government-owned networks
Across the country, local municipalities and county governments are taking on the task of establishing their own broadband utilities,...
Sebastian Griffin
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Dry policy heat in Phoenix: Mountain States Policy team at SPN 2024
The Mountain States Policy Center team had the privilege of recently attending the 2024 State Policy Network (SPN) Conference in Phoenix,...
Sebastian Griffin
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Fifth Circuit Declares Universal Service Fund Fee Unconstitutional
The recent decision by the Fifth Circuit to declare the Universal Service Fund (USF) fee unconstitutional marks a pivotal moment in the...
Sebastian Griffin
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Idaho’s historic opportunity to bridge the digital divide
Access to reliable, high-speed internet isn’t just a convenience in today’s interconnected world – it’s a necessity, particularly in...
Chris Cargill
Aug 9, 20242 min read

Lessons from the CrowdStrike Outage
In today's interconnected world, technology is the keystone of nearly every aspect of our daily lives. The recent CrowdStrike outage has...
Sebastian Griffin
Aug 8, 20242 min read


When it comes to online safety, good intentions can lead to messy policy
Giving blank check power to a large federal agency opens the door for government censorship.
Chris Cargill
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Now Available: The Mountain States Policy Manual
The Mountain States Policy Manual is a 200-page guide filled with facts, figures, research and more than 80 recommendations – it is an...
Jason Mercier
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Justices voice concern with social media regulations but refer cases back to lower courts
The U.S. Supreme Court essentially punted this morning on a closely watched case concerning state regulations on social media platforms....
Jason Mercier
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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