School Choice and Medical Freedom A Conversation with Sen. Christy Zito & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The Idaho legislative session is winding down with mixed results for conservatives. While a historic school choice bill passed, it falls far short of what’s needed, and the Medical Freedom Act awaits the governor’s signature […]
How Idaho’s Legislature Prioritizes Growth Over Tax Relief A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The Idaho legislative session has entered its March sprint to the finish line with a troubling pattern that should concern every taxpayer in the state. My recent conversation with Idaho Freedom […]
A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The term “Doge” has become a political buzzword since President Trump announced the Department of Government Efficiency with Elon Musk at the helm. Now Idaho politicians are attempting to capitalize on the concept’s popularity, but their proposal fundamentally misunderstands […]
A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The Idaho legislative session is approaching its conclusion, and the results are profoundly disappointing for fiscal conservatives. My recent conversation with Idaho Freedom Foundation President Ron Nate exposed how legislative leadership is deliberately blocking critical reforms while pushing wasteful […]
Freedom Foundation President Ronald Nate offers his Opinion Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer In a landmark development for Idaho education policy, Governor Brad Little signed into law the state’s first significant school choice legislation last week, marking what many conservatives are calling a historic achievement for education freedom in the Gem State. Meanwhile, controversy continues […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]