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Trump Flashback

It was ten years ago this week that Trump rode down the golden escalator to announce his candidacy. In November of 2015 I wrote the following “My Turn” essay which the CDA Press editor declined to print claiming my prediction of a Trump victory was laughable. TRUMP He is bold, brash, bombastic and has an […]

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Labrador Letter: Victory in Fight Against Child Gender Transition Procedures

Dear Friends, After two years of fighting in federal court, we’ve won. Challengers to Idaho’s Vulnerable Child Protection Act have dismissed their lawsuit entirely and Idaho is now free to fully enforce our law protecting children in Idaho from harmful and irreversible gender transition procedures. This victory is more than just a legal win on […]

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AG Labrador Announces Dismissal of Lawsuit Following Termination of University of Phoenix Acquisition

BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today the dismissal of his lawsuit against the Idaho State Board of Education, following the Board’s decision to terminate the University of Idaho’s planned acquisition of the University of Phoenix. The lawsuit, originally filed in June 2023, challenged the Board’s compliance with Idaho’s Open Meeting Law during its […]

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Support the Teachers and Education, Part 2

This is Part 2 of the series, Support the Teachers and Education in Jefferson County. You can read Part 1 here. I teach a constitution class. We have been discussing the book The 5000 Year Leap. Cleon Skousen presents 28 principles of Freedom. Number 4 is Religion. Our churches play an important role in our […]

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Rules Rule, Ms. Tillman

Would you rather live in a society governed by the rule of law or one in which the emotions of the moment govern. All you need to do is watch the lawless riots in L.A. to see what happens when personal feelings are placed above the law. You get mob rule and the lawlessness that […]

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Labrador Letter: Strengthening Our Fight Against Child Exploitation in North Idaho

Dear Friends, This week I traveled to North Idaho to strengthen our partnerships with local law enforcement in the fight against child exploitation. The trip included meetings with police chiefs, time with our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigators, and important discussions about how we can better protect children across Idaho. I attended the Idaho […]

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AG Labrador Backs Federal Response to the Violence in California

BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador and 24 other Republican Attorneys General issued a joint statement supporting President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in response to violent rioting in California. “We will always defend the right to peacefully protest, but there’s nothing peaceful about arson, assault, and anarchy. If you set police cars on […]

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Support the Teachers and Education, Part 1

School Summer break is here. I visited schools in Rigby. They are using this time to reorganize, to clean, and to repair the school grounds. That’s great! Get ready for the next school year. Following their lead, I want to share my thoughts on how we can help our teachers and education from kindergarten to […]

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Election Integrity

Conducting honest and fair elections is a cornerstone to our Republican form of government. However, only 69% of adults are confident their votes would be counted accurately. Nearly a third of Americans are not confident in our election systems. Why? Elections are conducted by the states where the actual process of voting is typically managed […]

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Labrador Letter: Keeping Idaho Families Informed About Online Safety

Dear Friends, As both a parent and Idaho’s Attorney General, I’m deeply troubled by recent reports that Meta’s AI technology is exposing children to sexually explicit content and potentially facilitating online predators. I want to take a moment to share what Idaho families need to know. My office has joined a 28-state coalition demanding immediate answers from […]

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Op-Ed: You’re Invited to Pocatello

This month, Republicans from throughout the Gem State will come together in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho, to enjoy fellowship and take care of important party business. The Idaho GOP State Central Committee is made up of delegates from every legislative district and county in the state. We gather every six months to hear reports from across […]

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National Police Association Backs Fulcher’s No Tax on Overtime Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) issued the following statement after the National Police Association endorsed the Keep Every Extra Penny (KEEP) Act, H.R. 405. “I’m proud to have the support of the National Police Association for my bill, the KEEP Act, which would eliminate the federal income tax on overtime pay. This legislation […]

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