Editorial
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What an Idaho school funding lawsuit might look like
It is not inevitable that the Idaho Legislature will invite a school funding lawsuit, but legislators appear at th…
The privilege of honoring local veterans
Let's unite in support of current and past members of our military
The vital role of local newspapers in communities, democracy
National Newspaper Week — this year Oct. 6-12 — offered a timely reminder of the vital role local newspapers play in upholding democracy and supporting the fabric of our communities. For generations, newspapers hav…
'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus'
No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.
Legislative session beginning to pick up
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Idaho's legislative session gets underway
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column
Idaho’s enduring spirit of freedom
I have had the great opportunity this month to recognize 21 Idahoans with the 2022 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. I created the award in 2002…
Idaho’s founders put a high priority on gun safety and responsibility
Growing up in Idaho in the 1950s, it was an article of faith that every youngster was going to get the gun responsibility lecture
2022: Strong economy, significant population growth
Financial decisions, policy choices reflect our Idaho values
The second session of the 66th Idaho Legislature is nearly complete
At this time in the session, many details are being finalized but aren’t quite done yet
Let’s talk about the grocery sales tax
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column
Misinformation driving local and state policy
Misinformation spirals out of control and then gets codified into bad policy
Our country and state are changing rapidly.
The legislative session is flying by.
Personal bill process is in need of reform
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column
Making progress on the plan
In the coming weeks, we will focus on infrastructure improvements.