Notice of improper action sent to governor

Three of Bonner County Republican Central Committee’s 30 committeemen sent a notice of improper action to the governor's office Wednesday Nov. 19.

Videos draw condemnation, criticism

Herndon said he is merely raising 'interesting' connections

Videos posted on social media by the chair of the Bonner County Republican Central Committee claiming a possible connection between a woman charged with arson and a local candidate have drawn criticism from the local Democratic Party. In a press release sent to local media, the party condemned both videos and the fire that destroyed the Army Surplus store, owned by Cornel Rasor, a longtime Republican and candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives 1B seat.

Legislature tackles gun, gender legislation

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

Just like zombies, bad bills keep returning

This week I voted in favor of Senate Bill 1252, and it passed 27-8 on the Idaho Senate floor. This important piece of legislation would prohibit the deployment of the Idaho National Guard into combat for the United States without a declaration of war by the United States Congress.

Vote expressed BCRCC's dissatisfaction

When the Bonner County Republican Central Committee recently issued a vote of no confidence in Representative Mark Sauter, the key to our decision was whether members of the BCRCC have confidence that Representative Sauter will support the most significant and key principles of the Idaho Republican Party’s platform.

Idaho Senate sees chance, seizes day

The Idaho Senate this week had a tremendous opportunity and seized the day.

Policy bills target outlet dam, budgets

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

Idaho Senate votes to eliminate use of student IDs for voting

Little will now have the final say in whether the bill becomes law

The Republican-controlled Idaho Senate voted Thursday night to eliminate student IDs as an acceptable form of identification to vote in Idaho elections. If passed into law, House Bill 124 would remove a student ID issued by an Idaho high school, college, university or technical school from the list of forms of identification that are accepted at the polls.

Education investment a focus this session

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

Bill aims to enhance Stand Your Ground laws

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