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John Livingston

The Stakes Are High

American politics has drifted into theater, and the reporting of news has followed close behind. What once aimed at informing the public now often entertains it. In that environment, celebrity-seeking politicians’ demagogue for attention, trading reasoned argument for applause lines, while intuition and virtue signaling increasingly substitute for disciplined thought. A recent interview between Representative […]

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Is Idaho Still the “Reddest of the Red States”?

By the Numbers, Yes. Using raw partisan metrics, Idaho remains one of the most Republican states in America. It ranks as the 5th most Republican state with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+18. Trump won Idaho with 63.8% in 2020. Republicans have held a trifecta (Governor, House, Senate) for 31 consecutive years. The last […]

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Labrador Letter: Cracking Down on Illegal HOA Fees

Dear Friends, My office recently reached settlements with two Idaho homeowners’ associations and an HOA management company after receiving complaints that homeowners were charged transfer fees that were never disclosed in their governing documents, in violation of the Idaho Homeowners Association Act and the Idaho Consumer Protection Act. Idaho law requires HOAs to explicitly disclose […]

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AG Labrador Cracks Down on HOAs Charging Illegal Fees to Idaho Homeowners

BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced court settlements today with two Idaho homeowners’ associations and an HOA management company after receiving complaints that homeowners were charged transfer fees that were never disclosed in their governing documents, in contravention of the Idaho Homeowners Association Act and the Idaho Consumer Protection Act. Idaho law requires HOAs […]

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Fulcher Announces $25 Million Returned to Idahoans Through Casework

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2026CONTACT: Christianne.Allen@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced that $25,050,884 has been returned to Idahoans through casework. This is money that was owed to constituents but was held up in a federal agency. Since arriving in Congress, Congressman Fulcher’s office has opened 7,938 cases and closed 7,268, with those […]

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Gaza 2035 Update

In a previous article, the plan to rebuild Gaza was revealed. Those same players have now released an updated version and what they are doing should be understood as a warning to the world. While the media was banned from entering the area due to the fighting, that ban continues to exist even though the […]

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Op-Ed: How to Identify a Real Republican

You know, people are always asking me how to tell a real Republican from a fake one, or how to identify a true conservative. Are there Democrats masquerading as Republicans? Libertarians? As chair of the party, I can’t unilaterally declare who is or isn’t a “real Republican”—that’s ultimately up to the voters—but I can tell […]

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John Livingston

In Perpetuity

I write today to remember two remarkable men whose lives intersected in an unexpected and meaningful way. In their own distinct fashions, both men loved God, loved their country, and loved the land itself. Each, in his own sphere, left behind a legacy worthy of preservation and respect. The first was Captain John “Blackjack” Bartlett—known […]

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John Livingston

The Founder of our Time

It has long seemed to me that American history moves forward in bursts of spirit. Certain generations, or even certain individuals, appear with an inner fire that pulls the country out of stagnation and into a new era. In my own lifetime, the most vivid example is the generation that emerged after World War II. […]

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The Real Costs of Marijuana Legalization “Vote No”

George Orwell said, “in a time of Universal deceit speaking the truth is a revolutionary act.” The consequences of marijuana legalization are not just medical, they will affect every household in our state. Indoor marijuana cultivation is one of the most energy- and water-intensive agricultural activities on the planet, and regular ratepayers in legalized states […]

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Idaho Freedom Index 2026: Legislative Scores and Big Spenders

Bob Neugebauer welcomes Ron Nate, president of the Idaho Freedom Foundation, to break down the newly released 2026 Idaho Freedom Index — the annual scorecard rating every legislator and the governor based on how they actually voted, not what they promised. With the legislature adjourned, the full session’s votes have been compiled against 430 rated […]

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Op-Ed: Integrity in Affiliation

Every two years, the Idaho GOP grassroots come together in one of our state’s great cities to ratify a platform. That platform reflects the zeitgeist of the grassroots—a continuing commitment to defending faith, family, and freedom in a rapidly changing world. Idaho GOP rules require that I invite all federal, statewide, and legislative candidates in the […]

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