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Labrador Letter: Defending Idaho Consumers

Dear Friends, When a company takes your money, they owe you the service they promised. That’s not complicated. But too many corporations seem to forget this once they’ve been paid. That’s where my Consumer Protection Division comes in. Earlier this year, an Idahoan deposited $500,000 into their account with Coinbase, one of the nation’s largest […]

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Attorney General Labrador Recovers $500K for Idaho Consumer in Cryptocurrency Case

BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador recovered $500,000 for an Idaho consumer who filed a complaint against Coinbase, a cryptocurrency retailer, after a large deposit was not accurately credited to their account. The consumer contacted the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division, which enforces the Idaho Consumer Protection Act and other related statutes to protect […]

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Judging Judges

In Idaho, what mechanisms are in place to ensure the quality and fairness of Idaho’s third branch of government? Previously I wrote about how judges are appointed and subsequently stand to be retained by the voters. The problem is that voters are being asked to make the decision about retaining a particular judge without significant […]

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Op-Ed: Republicans Must Lead By Example

Idaho is blessed to be a red state. More than 60% of Idaho voters affiliate with the Republican Party, and over 85% of our elected lawmakers ran and won as Republicans. As chair of the Idaho GOP, I represent all those voters and public officials, and that means I will always insist on real debate […]

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Idaho Second Amendment Alliance Calls for End to Gun-Free School Zones in Idaho, Reject Calls for Gun Control

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2025 The Idaho Second Amendment Alliance (ISAA) is calling on the Idaho Legislature to eliminate gun-free school zones and restore the right of school staff to protect themselves and their students. In 2024, lawmakers had the opportunity to pass HB 415, a bill that would have curbed school boards’ authority to […]

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Save the Date: America 250 in Idaho Kickoff Celebration

Thursday, September 11, 2025 11AM – 11:30AM | PROGRAM KICKOFF | IDAHO STATE CAPITOL STEPS 11:30AM-2PM | MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS & SPECIAL ACITIVITES | CECIL D. ANDRUS PARK America will celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, and as ldahoans, we’re thrilled to be part of this historic milestone. Join us on Patriots’ Day as we […]

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Labrador Letter: Idaho’s ICAC Task Force Is Leading the Fight to Protect Kids

Dear Friends, Parents, you’re the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your kids online and otherwise, but in an ever-evolving digital world, it’s good to know that you have help keeping kids safer online from threats and those who wish to do harm. That is why, when I became Attorney General in […]

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Attorney General Labrador Wins Preliminary Injunction Ruling, Idaho University Restroom Privacy Law Remains in Effect

BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that Idaho defeated an attempt to block enforcement of House Bill 264, the state’s university restroom privacy law. U.S. District Judge David Nye denied a motion for preliminary injunction that sought to suspend the law while litigation continues, meaning Idaho’s protections for student privacy remain fully enforceable during the […]

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Humanity and Abortion

Idaho has one of the most comprehensive abortion laws in the United States, effectively banning the procedure at all stages of pregnancy with narrow exceptions. The state’s framework consists of multiple overlapping statutes, primarily enacted or triggered after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. […]

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Labrador Letter: Listening to Leaders Across North Idaho

Dear Friends, This past week I traveled to North Idaho to meet with local leaders, law enforcement officials, and community members in Grangeville, Orofino, Lewiston, Moscow, and Sandpoint. Local leaders understand their communities’ challenges and strengths better than anyone, so these face-to-face conversations are essential for knowing how we can better collaborate to protect Idaho […]

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Fulcher Reintroduces ‘One Subject At A Time Act’ Ahead of Fiscal Year Deadline

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) has reintroduced H.R. 4324, the One Subject at a Time Act.  The legislation comes as the federal government nears its fiscal year-end deadline on September 30, marking Congress’s annual cutoff to enact appropriations bills.  “Congress must address its broken budget process, which has repeatedly led to massive omnibus bills and […]

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Redistrict This

“That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.” The Declaration of Independence In our Republican form of government, the people select those that will govern. Gerrymandering is where those that govern select the people. Since the Reapportionment Act of 1929 the number of […]

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