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Editorial

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Updated 1 year, 8 months ago

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…

Updated 3 weeks, 4 days ago
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…

Updated 10 months, 3 weeks ago
'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.

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Legislative session beginning to pick up

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Idaho's legislative session gets underway

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
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…

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
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

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
2022: Strong economy, significant population growth

Financial decisions, policy choices reflect our Idaho values

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Let’s talk about the grocery sales tax

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Misinformation driving local and state policy

Misinformation spirals out of control and then gets codified into bad policy

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Our country and state are changing rapidly.

The legislative session is flying by.

Updated 2 years, 9 months ago
Personal bill process is in need of reform

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column

Updated 2 years, 9 months ago
Making progress on the plan

In the coming weeks, we will focus on infrastructure improvements.

Updated 2 years, 9 months ago
A free, fair market promotes energy innovation

We must ensure all Idahoans can find ways to cope, including through relief at the pump