Opinion
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Honoring those behind Idaho's historic election
The Nov. 5 general election was a historic milestone for Idaho. With over 900,000 ballots cast, we achieved the hi…
The human impact of a changing climate
It is important to begin by understanding the difference between climate and weather. According to NOAA, climate refers to the long-term average of weather…
Setting the record straight on recent bank failures
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse was due to massive inflation followed by spiking interest rates and mismanagement that led to a liquidity event, not a capital s…
Idaho Senate sees chance, seizes day
The Idaho Senate this week had a tremendous opportunity and seized the day.
Health care in North Idaho and Uganda
This summer I was in Bwindi, Uganda. A very small rural village up in the mountains, a long windy dirt road to get there. As a nurse practitioner, I visited the community hospital. They are staffed 24/7 with nurse …
Session's last days focus on women's health
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Fanatical love affair with extremism needs to end
In a random sampling of media outlets over the last six months, one finds numerous articles stating that conservatives are now distancing themselves from Trump.
Crafting new farm bill starts with listening to Idaho farmers, ranchers
As many of the programs authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill expire this year, it is time to write a new Farm Bill. Throughout my time in Congress, I have greatly …
How Boundary County School District spends tax dollars
County School District schools were in session Jan. 24-28 with activities while three BCSD administrators and two teachers took off for sunny San Antonio, Texas, for luxury hotel accommodations and a Riviera gondol…
Property taxes, tax relief and the Legislature
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Sensible principles for balancing the budget
This year, I am again co-sponsoring a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. As I re-read the bill prior to its reintroduction, I was reminded of the c…
BGH obstetrics closure is heartbreaking to see
Like most breaking news in Bonner County, I first heard about the closure of the obstetrics service at Bonner General Health through the “Sandpoint grapevine." News spreads fast in a small town. Especially when you…
Policy bills target outlet dam, budgets
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Message to IRS: Uphold hardworking Idaho taxpayers' rights
The Internal Revenue Code requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner, and all IRS employees, to ‘act in accord’ with codified taxpayer rights, in…
Month celebrates women's history, suffrage
Women's history is filled with stories of struggle and determination, and one of the most significant struggles women faced was the fight for voting rights. Fo…
Yes vote supports our children, community
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