Sam Cardwell
Sam Cardwell is a Policy Analyst for the Mountain States Policy Center, an independent research organization based in Idaho, Montana, Eastern Washington and Wyoming. Online at mountainstatespolicy.org.
Our region leads on tax competitiveness, with one glaring exception
The Tax Foundation’s State Competitiveness Index reveals which states are taxpayer-friendly for both individuals and businesses.
Idaho should embrace performance-based funding for higher education
Competitive higher education institutions focused on meeting performance-based outcomes are what Idaho deserves.
Idaho Tax Commission releases state tax burden rankings
While Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming have been working to reduce their tax burdens, Washington is heading in the wrong direction.
Idaho and Montana set the example for DOGE
In the Mountain States, Idaho Governor Brad Little and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte have applauded the efforts by DOGE.