Chris Cargill

Chris Cargill is the President & CEO of Mountain States Policy Center, an independent free-market research organization based in Idaho. Online at mountainstatespolicy.org.

A lawsuit fighting ed choice could unleash tax chaos in Idaho

It’s worth noting that Idaho’s parental choice tax credit is popular.

Choice and common schools: The Constitution allows us to do both

Public schools and education choice are not enemies.

Idaho activists sue taxpayers and target children: Six takeaways

It is worth noting that the lawsuit asks the court to move as quickly as possible to block implementation of Idaho’s HB 93.

From Jerome to your town: Time for every meeting on camera

The people of Idaho shouldn’t settle for vague promises of openness. We deserve laws that guarantee it.

Vouchers, ducks and the need to be honest

This isn’t a voucher and it’s not a duck — it’s a victory for families and a model for the nation.

Every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth

House Bill 93 — Idaho’s new education choice program — is already shaking things up. And that’s a good thing.

Students and teachers deserve better: Congress should reform the NEA federal charter

The NEA stands alone among labor unions as the only one with a congressional charter.

The child is not a mere creature of the State

This week, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the landmark decision Pierce v. Society of Sisters.

Citizens, states are drowning in legislation

In Idaho, lawmakers introduced nearly 800 pieces of legislation

Dirty little secret: Do citizens actually support higher property taxes?

The vast majority of the property tax burden comes from school districts and local governments.