Opinion
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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 …
And now for the tough ones
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
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.
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…
Wisdom found in Hamilton's words
The following was written by Alexander Hamilton in 1792.
Gone with the Lava Ridge Wind Project
Fighting back against federal government overreach is in Idahoans’ DNA.
Bill production heats up in Legislature
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Forest Service layoffs go beyond politics
Government is not a business. Government is a service.
Locals should add input to any changes
In regard to the downtown revamp project, yes, it would be nice if vacant buildings were occupied.
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…
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…
Passing restrictive bills doesn't seem wise
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
A song and prayer for the 49.8%
Jesus loves you, this I know
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…
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…
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…