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Opinion

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Updated 1 week ago

Commencing the celebration of our Declaration's 250th

Our Declaration of Independence is undoubtedly one of our country’s greatest treasures. With their pens, courage …

Updated 4 months ago
And now for the tough ones

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

Updated 4 months ago
Tax bills should wait until revenue projection determined

No tax bills should be passed until we have an adequate revenue projection and no tax bills that focus on exemptions should be passed unless these undergo serious scrutiny.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
HB138's impact could hurt veterans, local healthcare

As many know, we lost our labor and delivery unit at BGH in March 2023. This closure has impacted our community healthcare and women’s health care specifically…

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
Wisdom found in Hamilton's words

The following was written by Alexander Hamilton in 1792.

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Gone with the Lava Ridge Wind Project

Fighting back against federal government overreach is in Idahoans’ DNA.

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Bill production heats up in Legislature

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

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Forest Service layoffs go beyond politics

Government is not a business. Government is a service.

Updated 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Locals should add input to any changes

In regard to the downtown revamp project, yes, it would be nice if vacant buildings were occupied.

Updated 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Whose choice is it really?

A few weeks back, I mentioned that funding of private schools with public money would be a significant policy question this legislative session. With five prop…

Updated 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Bill based on anything but science

Another legislative bill based on anything but science. Recently bill 1036 was proudly introduced by Senator Brandon Shippy of District 9. It places a moratorium on gene therapy and supports this by presenting a…

Updated 5 months ago
Passing restrictive bills doesn't seem wise

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

Updated 5 months ago
A song and prayer for the 49.8%

Jesus loves you, this I know

Updated 5 months ago
Private school choice is not a civil rights issue

According to Representative Wendy Horman, private school choice is the “civil rights issue of our time.” Her statement was reported on December 19 in Idaho Ed News and then picked up by several news outlets in I…

Updated 5 months ago
Government condemns monopolies unless it holds them

It's ironic how the government condemns monopolies unless they hold the monopoly. For instance, did you know that the Postal Service has an exclusive monopoly on letters? Similarly, school districts across the coun…

Updated 5 months, 1 week ago
Vouchers and refundable tax credits: Comparing Ada and Butte counties

From the moonscape of Butte County to the meandering Boise River in Ada, there is plenty to see across the Gem State. When we talk about school vouchers (inclu…