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Chris Cargill

Opinion: Fatal flaws of Socialism – Why incentives matter

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|Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Opinion: Fatal flaws of Socialism – Why incentives matter

Cargill argues socialism weakens the incentives that drive risk-taking, problem-solving, and prosperity. ...

Cargill argues socialism weakens the incentives that drive risk-taking, problem-solving, and prosperity. ...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Opinion: Idaho and Montana are winning the competition for America’s families

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|Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Opinion: Idaho and Montana are winning the competition for America’s families

Idaho gained roughly 12,500 net new residents in 2024, with Washington as its single largest source of ne ...

Idaho gained roughly 12,500 net new residents in 2024, with Washington as its single largest source of newcomers. ...

Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Opinion: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington

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|Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Opinion: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington

Former Gov. Gregoire says Washington's $80B budget reflects a spending problem, not an income problem. ...

Former Gov. Gregoire says Washington's $80B budget reflects a spending problem, not an income problem. ...

Friday, May 15, 2026
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Opinion: The wealth migration is real – which states are benefiting?

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|Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Opinion: The wealth migration is real – which states are benefiting?

IRS data shows Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming attracted significant wealth from new residents, while Washing ...

IRS data shows Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming attracted significant wealth from new residents, while Washington state saw a loss of $500 million as its new capital gains tax took effect. ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

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|Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and scho ...

Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and school transparency, with broad support for education reforms and concern over housing affordabilit ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Opinion: Washington state’s budget nightmare is its own fault

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|Date: Monday, December 16, 2024

Opinion: Washington state’s budget nightmare is its own fault

Washington faces a budget crisis due to increased spending and lack of tax relief. ...

Washington faces a budget crisis due to increased spending and lack of tax relief. ...

Monday, December 16, 2024
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Opinion: Data shows private schools improve civic education, political tolerance

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|Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Opinion: Data shows private schools improve civic education, political tolerance

New research from the Education Psychology Review indicates students who attend private and parochial sch ...

New research from the Education Psychology Review indicates students who attend private and parochial schools perform much better when it comes to obtaining well-rounded civics knowledge. ...

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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Opinion: There are 187 studies on impact of education choice – and the results are overwhelming

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|Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Opinion: There are 187 studies on impact of education choice – and the results are overwhelming

Chris Cargill of the Mountain States Policy Center celebrates education choice by providing evidence of i ...

Chris Cargill of the Mountain States Policy Center celebrates education choice by providing evidence of its impact. ...

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Opinion: The curious last-minute lawsuit to stop a free market merger

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|Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Opinion: The curious last-minute lawsuit to stop a free market merger

The state of Washington is suing to stop the merger of Kroger and Albertsons. ...

The state of Washington is suing to stop the merger of Kroger and Albertsons. ...

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Opinion: Most education choice options are NOT vouchers, despite claims

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|Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Opinion: Most education choice options are NOT vouchers, despite claims

Opinion: Most education choice options are NOT vouchers, despite claims. Chris Cargill of the Mountain St ...

Opinion: Most education choice options are NOT vouchers, despite claims. Chris Cargill of the Mountain States Policy Center discusses the misleading phrasing from those opposed to giving families more ...

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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