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Protecting our water resources in Idaho
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes from Boise column.
Whose choice is it really?
A few weeks back, I mentioned that funding of private schools with public money would be a significant policy question this legislative session. With five prop…
Trump's return is welcome, long overdue
Those cowards fly into Israel during a peaceful concert killing and maiming unarmed people and taking prisoners. Now after Gaza has been completely destroyed by the Israeli fighting forces, there is a ceasefire.
A song and a prayer for the 49.8%
Jesus loves you, this I know
McArthur Lake highway improvements are welcome
As a person who has driven U.S. 95 between Bonner Ferry and Priest River most of my adult life, the McArthur Lake area has always been dangerous.
Make voice heard to counter political gamesmanship
Mike Moyle is taking HB40 to the house floor. He’s advertised that it will put more money back into our pockets. It’s projected to give household making $110,000 per year less than $70.
The impact of a government in chaos
No one denies that government programs can be improved, but let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Slashing aid without a plan for those who rely on it is irresponsible and cruel.
Trump is the best thing to happen for lawyers
A few thoughts on politics
Where is all of Sandpoint's tax money going?
I see now that our illustrious Sandpoint City council and the Planning and Development director, Jason Welker, is recommending parking fees in city lots and the beach to pay for improvements at the beach, etc.
Things to think about regarding city's parking
I appreciate the work of the planning and zoning committee in relationship to the parking situation in the city of Sandpoint. There is a very complete analysis and presentation of parking ideas for Sandpoint on the…
It's time for Kohberger trial to begin
What the heck is going on? Bryan Kohberger's defense attorneys are asking that all the evidence against him should be thrown out, because he has constitutional rights. That's like saying a crime cannot be investiga…
The facts of climate change remain true, constant
Most climate scientists agree the world is experiencing a climate crisis. Monte Heil (Daily Bee, Jan. 21, 2025) opines, “If it isn't a crisis for you, then for you it isn't a crisis.” How is that homespun aphorism …
Climate exists but climate crisis does not
When you can’t give a reasoned answer to someone, just throw a lot of sarcasm at them. That is what Lawrence Fury did in his letter of January 21. Unable to prove his points about climate change, Fury writes about …
Passing restrictive bills doesn't seem wise
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Working on tax policy priorities to advance Idaho's interests
The Finance Committee oversees legislation related to federal tax policy; federal social safety net and health care programs, including Social Security, Medica…
We need to be careful about passing laws
Years ago, my father warned me about people being too willing to pass laws. He said, "If you start passing laws on what people have done because you don't approve, things may turn and they may force those laws on y…