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A Letter to President Donald J. Trump

1600 Pennsylvania Ave.Washington D.C. 20500-0001 I’m writing this letter because I’m quite concerned about your recent praise for our Governor Brad Little in regard to the School Choice bill in our legislature. I assure you that it was not Brad Little who sponsored this bill. I can recall during our last gubernatorial primary election you […]

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Contrasting Agendas in the Idaho Legislature

A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer In a recent episode of my Idaho Pulse podcast, I spoke with Idaho Freedom Foundation President Ron Nate about a range of legislative proposals and spending bills currently under debate in the Idaho State Capitol. Throughout our conversation, we […]

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Medicaid’s Unintended Consequences

A Conversation with Dr. John Livingston & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer During a recent episode of my Idaho Pulse podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. John Livingston, a seasoned medical professional who has worked both in military and civilian practice. Our discussion focused on the intricacies of Medicaid […]

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Conservative Coalition Pushes Back on Government Growth

A Conversation with Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer Fiscal Reforms Face Federal Constraints Idaho legislators are advancing ambitious fiscal reforms amid growing concerns about federal dependency and ballooning state expenses, with particular focus on Medicaid expansion costs and tax relief measures totaling over $400 million. However, the state’s ability […]

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87% of Idahoans Want the Grocery Tax Repealed

I have concluded that our legislators have forgotten that they work for the people and here is why. In a recent survey, we find that “Eighty-Seven” percent of Idahoans want the Grocery Tax repealed, yet many of our legislators seem to think we are better off if we keep this tax. Idaho is one of […]

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Medicaid Expansion Education and Tax Reform

A Conversation with Rep. Josh Tanner (R-Dist. 14, Seat B) & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer Fiscal Reforms Face Federal Constraints Idaho legislators are advancing ambitious fiscal reforms amid growing concerns about federal dependency and ballooning state expenses, with particular focus on Medicaid expansion costs and tax relief measures totaling over $400 […]

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The Pigs are Squealing as their Taxpayer Piggy Bank is Closed

If you ever wondered what it was like to live on a Pig Farm just turn on your TV to CNN or MSNBC and listen to some of the latest liberal politicians showing their disdain for Elon Musk’s investigation and shutdown of USAID. When you hear the screeching of Maxine Waters and the chanting of […]

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The Case for Economic Freedom vs Federal Dependency & The Economic Realities of Tariffs

A Conversation with Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer Idaho’s Government Growth and Economic Freedom: A Critical Analysis The rapid expansion of Idaho’s state government, coupled with increasing federal dependency, raises serious concerns about the trajectory of what many consider a conservative stronghold. An examination of budget figures and agency […]

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Idaho’s Conservative Battleground

A Conversation with Rep. Heather Scott & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer Sovereignty In the marbled halls of Idaho’s capitol, a quiet revolution is brewing. Representative Heather Scott’s ambitious legislative agenda represents more than just a collection of bills – it’s a direct challenge to the status quo of federal-state relations and […]

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Trump Flexes His Political Muscles

As President Trump gets his team approved by the Senate, some Democratic members have been vocal, often turning questions into monologues. Democrats seem more concerned about potential retribution from Trump’s picks than their qualifications. The administration aims to change the Washington bureaucracy by requiring workers to be present in their offices or leave with a […]

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Idaho State Senate Takes a Stand on Legislative Pay Raise

A Conversation with Sen. Christy Zito & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer Legislative Pay Raise Controversy In a notable move that highlighted growing tensions over government spending, the Idaho Senate recently passed a resolution to reject a proposed legislative pay increase, only to see it halted in the House Ways and Means […]

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Critics Say Idaho’s Legislature’s Tax Relief Proposals Fall Short

A Conversation with Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer Tax Relief Package Details Idaho’s legislature is considering three tax bills that together would provide approximately $400 million in tax relief, but critics argue the measures don’t go far enough given the state’s significant budget growth. Idaho Freedom Foundation President Ron […]

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