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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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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 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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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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Building a Culture of Life: The Story of Stanton Healthcare and Its Mission

A Conversation with Brandi Swindell & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer In the heart of Idaho’s Treasure Valley, a movement is growing that’s reshaping how we think about women’s healthcare and life-affirming choices. Brandi Swindell, a fourth-generation Idahoan and the founder of Stanton Healthcare, has built an organization that’s not just changing […]

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Idaho’s Path to Educational Freedom: Inside the School Choice Debate

A Conversation with Ron Nate, IFF President, & Tea Party Bob LISTEN HERE: IdahoRadio.com Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The Gold Standard Proposal As multiple states across the nation embrace educational reform through school choice initiatives, Idaho finds itself at a crossroads with House Bill 1 leading the charge. Sponsored by Representative Clint Hostetler, the bill […]

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Will Idaho Boldly Move Toward Educational Freedom of Choice?

Understanding Idaho House Bill 1 A Conversation with Ron Nate, IFF President, & Tea Party Bob LISTEN HERE: IdahoRadio.com Idaho’s legislature is currently considering what could become the nation’s most comprehensive school choice program. House Bill H.001, sponsored by Representative Clint Hostetler, proposes a groundbreaking approach to education funding that would offer refundable tax credits of […]

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Idaho’s Continued Budget Growth Increases Concerns for Conservative Government

A Conversation with Ron Nate, IFF President, & Tea Party Bob LISTEN HERE: IdahoRadio.com Budget Expansion once again Signals Shift from Conservative Principles An in-depth analysis of Governor Brad Little’s recent State of the State address and proposed budget reveals concerning trends in government growth and spending that appear to contradict Idaho’s conservative values and fiscal […]

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A View from the Front Lines – The Case for Local Forest Management

A Conversation with Dorothy Moon & Tea Party Bob LISTEN HERE: IdahoRadio.com When Dorothy Moon checks her mail, it requires a 26-mile round trip from her home in the heart of Idaho’s Sawtooth region. As Idaho’s GOP chairwoman describes her surroundings in Custer County, where 97% of land falls under federal control, she isn’t speaking as […]

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Christ Troupis’ Transition from Constitutional Lawyer to Wildlife Photographer

A Conversation with Christ Troupis & Tea Party Bob LISTEN HERE: IdahoRadio.com After four decades of battling in courtrooms as a constitutional attorney, Christ Troupis found an unexpected calling that transformed his perspective on life. The former Idaho Attorney General candidate, known for his staunch conservative advocacy and high-profile legal challenges, discovered a profound new purpose […]

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