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.

Analysis: Idaho Supreme Court appears likely to uphold parental choice tax credit

The Court’s skepticism today suggests it is not eager to become a policymaking institution.

Six things to watch: Friday’s Idaho Supreme Court hearing on parental choice tax credit

Petitioners argue the tax credit is unconstitutional because taxpayers—and parents—might use it in ways petitioners dislike

Idaho families just sent a message too large to ignore

Thousands of families showed up on day one

2026 Idaho Poll: Voters want transparency, tax relief

Idahoans are telling lawmakers they like the state’s trajectory

Using Idaho’s budget gap to attack education choice is irresponsible

Idaho’s budget gap is part of a national trend

Loving parents will always triumph over angry agitators

Hope and optimism versus doom and gloom. Excitement for the future versus tired arguments over the past.

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.