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Transportation, immigration among session's top issues
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Omodt's authoritarian actions are deeply concerning
We must condemn Bonner County Commission Chairman Luke Omodt’s authoritarian tactics. From Omodt’s conduct, the county is in a perilous situation.
Support Jim Woodward for the Idaho Senate
I vote for the person, not the party, and I was appalled when Scott Herndon won in the 2022 Republican primary, ahead of my preferred candidate, Jim Woodward. May matters, folks! If you support Jim like I do, make …
Vote for decency, vote for Jim Woodward
I’m an independent voter who registers as a Republican to get decent people into state government. Jim Woodward is one of those people, and his opponent – Scott Herndon — is not.
Woodward is the change we need in Legislature
“Idaho Isn't as red as anyone thinks.” The Idaho Freedom Foundation provides proof: Fifteen of Idaho's 35 house districts rate C to F on the IFF's freedom index for 2021. The house average is D+. Seventeen Senat…
Pair's assistance was critical at structure fire
Earlier this month, Clark Fork Fire was dispatched to a possible structure fire at a house in the middle of town.
Woodward is the right choice for Idaho
I know the primary election is still about two months away. I want to remind voters of the May 21 date and the importance of voting and voting for the right person. That person is, of course, Jim Woodward for Idaho…
Is Biden getting a pass on deposits?
Let’s assume that over the last few years, you have received millions and millions of dollars wired to your personal bank accounts from many foreign countries for doing absolutely nothing.
Who decides what children should read?
HB 710 is just plain bad news. Who decides what’s appropriate for children to read Each and every parent?
Where are the tree huggers?
When in the Sandpoint post office claiming my mail I often observe people dumping loads of unsolicited mail in the trash can.
Don't let emotions dictate how you vote
People anguishing over the possibility that Donald Trump will win the election and rule like a tyrant should keep in mind that he’s already served as president for four years and it didn’t happen.
Herndon supports children, families, and parents’ rights
One of these candidates supports children, the family, and parents’ rights. Jim Woodward seeks votes from the Democrats. Scott Herndon is a true Republican and he is in the Senate serving you.
Legislation targets electioneering, improprieties
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Nash deserves praise for addressing WBCSD problems
Our last WBCSD board meeting showed amazing accounting and transparency because of trustee Kathy Nash’s proposal. She made a motion for a one-year levy for a specific amount that addresses the needs of the students…
Are actions appropriate county employee behavior?
The following was said to me during a county commissioner’s meeting recess. Note that most in attendance had been berating the chair non-stop.
Attorney General's dereliction of duty to the Idaho Legislature
Believe me, I did not want to write again about Raul Labrador’s failings, but this time his dereliction of duty is too glaring to ignore. The Attorney General …