Idaho election heads asked to investigate ‘newspaper’ mailed to voters

The Idaho Democratic Party on Friday said the state should investigate a publication purporting to be a conservative newspaper because they argue it is really a cleverly disguised political campaign mailer. In a letter sent to Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, the party is requesting his office look into a publication known as “The Idahoan,” Read more about Idaho election heads asked to investigate ‘newspaper’ mailed to voters[…]

Don’t Be Fooled!

Why is it that the folks who always say “follow the Constitution!” always seem to find a way to break Idaho’s election laws?  Earlier this week, a campaign piece hit mailboxes all across our state called “The Idahoan.”  It welcomes readers with the line, “If you believe that you have certain unalienable rights guaranteed by Read more about Don’t Be Fooled![…]

Don’t mess with a voter-approved initiative, Mr. Labrador

In an Idaho Public TV gubernatorial debate on April 27, Congressman Labrador suggested that, if elected, he might try to overturn the Medicaid expansion initiative if the voters approve it. He later issued a partial walk-back but still said he would treat the initiative “like any other piece of legislation” and consider its “pros and Read more about Don’t mess with a voter-approved initiative, Mr. Labrador[…]

Lawbreakers Should NOT be Lawmakers! John Green Can’t Be Trusted!

In 2015, tax auction off his log home in Athol.  At one time, Hart owed nearly $600,000 in federal taxes and $50,000 in state taxes.  Guess who was his attorney through much of this tax dispute?  Legislative District 2 Candidate John Green.  Perhaps Hart chose Green because birds of a feather flock together.  Recently, the Coeur d’Alene Read more about Lawbreakers Should NOT be Lawmakers! John Green Can’t Be Trusted![…]

Opening 13,000 acres for the public to enjoy

Idaho has long been synonymous with the outdoors; one of America’s last frontiers. Few places in the world provide the access to high quality of life next to the pristine and beautifully rugged environment found in North Idaho. This coexistence drives North Idaho’s economy by bringing tourism and by attracting workforce professionals from around the Read more about Opening 13,000 acres for the public to enjoy[…]

Threatening Our Private Property Rights

Here’s How your North Idaho Legislators Voted:   The issue of taking Federal Lands and transferring ownership to the states is one that certain politicians seem keen to capitalize on as a cure-all for various woes related to state sovereignty.  However, history and reality are significant barriers to many of the ideas related to such Read more about Threatening Our Private Property Rights[…]

Suicide hurts us all: prevention and awareness

Everyone has been touched, in one way or another, by suicide. This is a health issue in Idaho, a mental health issue. Whether it is the immediate family, extended family or friends, co-workers or fellow students, the survivors experience a range of complex grief reactions including guilt, anger, abandonment, denial, helplessness and shock. We need Read more about Suicide hurts us all: prevention and awareness[…]

See how your legislators voted on these key issues

March Madness isn’t just for college basketball! Activity in Boise has ramped up a bit, as the Legislature scurries to adjourn before Easter. While there still are numerous bills to receive a hearing, others await committee action or a vote from the House or Senate. This article will focus on legislation that has recently passed Read more about See how your legislators voted on these key issues[…]