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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…
Together we can make a difference
Never in my lifetime have we had a clearer picture of our choices for November. On one side, we have hope and progress. The other side has fear and regression. From the top down, federal to local, we are given the …
Prop 1 is the wrong move for Idaho
Backed with lots of outside money, a small group of people want to change Idaho’s voting system.
From the mailbag: Protecting women and girls in sports
As participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me regularly with valuable input about the issues our country faces.
A call to extend 2017's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
With many of the Republican-enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions set to expire at the end of 2025, and amid Democrats’ continued attacks on many of those p…
Matthee supports Open Primary Initiative
Karen Matthee believes it’s important for voters to know where candidates stand on important issues – before they go to the polls. That’s why, she’s making clear she supports Proposition 1 even in the face of an on…
Matthee will advocate for our children
Recently, I have had the privilege of meeting Karen Matthee, candidate for Idaho State Representative, District 1A.
Karen Matthee deserves your vote
I met Karen, candidate for State Representative District 1, Seat A, during the primary campaign.
Matthee will look at all sides of the issues
We need more people in the Idaho Legislature who can look at both sides of the issues that are facing Idaho. Karen Matthee is that person. She is respectful of other views but knows what matters.
Matthee takes a stand for region's voters
Karen Matthee is not afraid to let voters know where she stands on key issues. And she makes clear she supports Proposition 1, the ballot initiative that would create open primaries and ranked-choice voting.
Veterans support Proposition 1 initiative
I am an Army veteran. I joined a group called Veterans for Idaho Voters, which is a cross-partisan and independent group of veterans who believe in fair elections, citizen involvement, sensible policies, and civil …
Matthee will make all Idahoans' lives better
Karen Matthee is running for Idaho state representative in Seat 1A. I heartily endorse Karen, who is a great listener, undoubtedly coming from her education/experience as a journalist (master's degree from the pres…
Working to keep Idaho kids and teens safe online
We must do more on the Internet to protect the well-being of our youth. Unchecked access to harmful and obscene information on social media has had long-lastin…
Karen Matthee listens to the voters
I support Karen Matthee for Idaho state representative, Seat A, District 1. She is passionate about the children of Idaho, and Karen listens to the voters.
Karen Matthee cares about the community
I wonder how many of us feel truly heard by our locally elected officials? Karen Matthee, candidate for Idaho Legislature, has made it her mission to hear us. ALL of us.
Saddling Idahoans with student loan cancellation is irresponsible, unaffordable
The higher education system warrants careful review as rising tuition costs and the amount of student loans disbursed for education saddle students and graduat…