Chris CargillAug 30, 20221 minGOVERNANCEReady, set, go... We are excited today to launch the Mountain States Policy Center blog. As the organization's incoming President & CEO, I am humbled by...
Chris CargillJul 15, 20221 minBUDGET/TAXIncome tax fights in Washington, IdahoNeighbors in both Washington and Idaho are dealing with a fight over an income tax. In Washington, voters have said no to an income tax...
Chris CargillJul 5, 20221 minBUSINESS CLIMATEThe tale of the shrinking economiesThere is no question the American economy is shrinking. Whether it has reached a recession is still a question. Technically, a recession...
Chris CargillJun 29, 20223 minGOVERNANCEThe state of emergency, emergencyWhile most states have ended their states of emergency, Washington State remains under emergency proclamation. Governor Jay Inslee issued...
Chris CargillJun 17, 20221 minBUDGET/TAXIdaho Democrats call for suspension of gas taxWith gas prices hitting a new record, Democratic lawmakers in Idaho have called for a suspension of the state's gas tax. The "gas tax...
Chris CargillJun 14, 20221 minNATURAL RESOURCES/ENERGYReport makes case to keep Snake River DamsWashington Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray’s report on destroying the Snake River Dams proves it would be deadly and...
Chris CargillJun 9, 20221 minNATURAL RESOURCES/ENERGYHealthy spring precipitation proves climate alarmists wrongThe snowpack in most of the Mountain States is healthy and, in some areas, some of the deepest in years. It's a far cry from the...