Boise, ID – Attorney General Raúl Labrador led a coalition of 27 states in filing an Amicus Curiae brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the Second Amendment, asking the Court to affirm the lower court’s decision to enjoin California’s unconstitutional Assault Weapons Control Act (AWCA) in Miller v. Bonta. For […]
Boise, ID – Acting in response to the Idaho Attorney General’s emergency application, the Supreme Court of the United States today took the rare step of granting an immediate stay of the preliminary injunction issued by a U.S. District Judge in State of Idaho v. United States of America, which prevented Idaho from implementing its Defense of Life Act. […]
Nampa, ID – December 18, 2023 – State Senator Brian Lenney of the Idaho Freedom Caucus is spearheading a bill for the 2024 session to reshape Idaho’s public higher education. His legislation, banning the funding and creation of DEI offices, mirrors similar movements in Oklahoma, Florida, Texas, and Iowa, prioritizing merit and equal opportunity over […]
May God Bless all of us in this troubled world we live in. The Gem State will not publish next week as our staff enjoys time with their families. And there were, in the same country, shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Lo, the angel of the Lord came […]
Boise, ID – The Attorney General’s Office today presented oral arguments for a Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Complaint in Idaho’s Fourth District Court in Boise today before the Honorable Jason Scott. The case of Adkins et al. v. State of Idaho was initially filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights, a New York-based advocacy group […]
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested two men across Idaho on Thursday, November 30th, 2023, for alleged sexual exploitation and enticement of a child. 49-year-old Richard Hamond of Caldwell was booked into the Canyon County Jail. He has been charged with four (4) counts […]
Boise, ID – Attorney General Raúl Labrador is joining Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and a coalition of 27 attorneys general in a legal filing demanding President Biden fix unlawful immigration policies and secure the border. The Biden administration’s intentional dismantling of border security has resulted in more than seven million inadmissible immigrants surging across […]
In an alarming act of authoritarianism, Pro Tempore Senator Chuck Winder unilaterally stripped Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld from her position as Vice Chair of the Senate’s Health and Welfare Committee. In addition, he issued condescending letters threatening Senators Scott Herndon and Glenneda Zuiderveld with ethics complaints if they continue to speak and write about the out-of-control […]
May he rest in peace Jack Lord, was a man emblematic of faith, courage, and unconditional love, passed away on Veteran’s Day. His legacy, profoundly marked by an unwavering devotion to God, his country, and his family, continues to inspire those who knew him. Family: The Heart of His World Raised in White Plains, NY, […]
Focus on Safety, Family, and Community Meridian, Idaho – [Oct. 23rd, 2023] – Long time Idaho resident and community advocate Mike Hon proudly announces his candidacy for the position of Mayor of Meridian, Idaho, in the upcoming head-to-head election to be held on Nov. 7th, 2023. With a passion for ensuring the safety and well-being […]
Come be inspired to live out God’s Purpose For we were born“For such a time as this” Free BreakfastOct. 28th, 9am With Guest Speakers: Marty YostSenior Pastor of Mt. Heights Calvary Chapel – Meridian Neil MammenAuthor and Christian Apologist Washington County Fairgrounds115 E Central Blvd, Cambridge, ID 83610 Sponsored by:
Dinesh D’Souza, creator of films such as “2000 Mules”, “Trump Card” and “America: Imagine A World Without Her”, will join us live at the Melaleuca Global Headquarters in Idaho Falls, ID. Presented by Stand Up For Idaho, this evening will include dinner, a presentation by Mr. D’Souza, and Q&A. VIP Ticket holders will also enjoy […]