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Road Safety

Over several decades there has been a myriad of advancements that make driving much safer and reducing the number of deaths. This includes developments such as seat belts, air bags, computer-controlled braking, back up cameras, child safety seats, and technologies that provide driver assistance. As vehicles have become more technologically sophisticated, they can almost drive […]

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2026 Idaho GOP State Convention

Dear Republicans, We look forward to seeing delegates, alternates, and guests at the 2026 Idaho GOP State Convention starting next Thursday in Meridian. Here are some things you need to know: The Ada County GOP is hosting a special event featuring an Italian buffet, no-host bar, and a great lineup of speakers. Click here for […]

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Op-Ed: Caucus, Convention, or Primary

As we head into the 2026 Idaho GOP State Convention, delegates are already discussing ideas for reform—not only of our government, but also of the way we choose our nominees. Back in 2007, the Idaho GOP voted to close our primary to members of other political parties. After all, why should Democrats or Libertarians have […]

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Labrador Letter: Celebrating Acts of Service

Dear Friends, This week I joined State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth, families, and students at Eagle Elementary School to mark a milestone. Idahoans completed 250,000 acts of service ahead of America’s 250th birthday on July 4th. That number started as a goal. At the beginning of 2026, the America250 in Idaho Ambassadors and the State Service […]

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John Livingston

Omelets or Hash

Our politics are no longer arguing over omelets; we are arguing over whether eggs even exist. Until we recover a shared moral and ethical foundation, serious debate in America—and in Idaho—will remain nearly impossible. I owe the simplification of this point to a recent letter to the Wall Street Journal by Mr. Erni Laynez, who […]

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John Livingston

The Gratification of Their Own Wrath

We have indeed always had coarse political rhetoric in America, and it has often spilled over into actual violence. Yet the quality of our language still matters enormously because coarse language is often a tell for coarse thinking. When senior government officials—whether the heads of law enforcement agencies or cabinet departments—resort to shouting, smearing opponents as “Nazis,” […]

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Are Americans Influenced by Media Sound Bites on Values and Patriotism?

This could be considered one of the most important questions a citizen can ask today and the research affords us enough to construct a real answer, even though no single clean percentage could cover it perfectly. The Scale of Exposure is Surprisingly Enormous: Before asking how many Americans are influenced you must consider how many […]

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The Real Target isn’t Data Centers — It’s AI

Last week, I walked through the specific objections to data centers and found most of them don’t hold up under examination. But beneath all of it lies a deeper anxiety that warrants honest engagement: the fear of artificial intelligence itself. That fear is not crazy. It is not fringe. It deserves a straight answer — […]

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For Those Who May Not Know Or Have Forgotten

There may be those who have some general recognition of terms like the United Nations (UN) Agenda 21 or 2030, the World Economic Forum (WEF), or perhaps even the Great Reset. Sustainable Development Goals might be familiar language to others. Some may even have a deeper knowledge of what these terms or organizations are about. […]

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Labrador Letter: Department of Labor Must End H-1B Abuse to Protect American Workers

Dear Friends, When Congress created the H-1B visa program, the purpose was to allow American employers to hire skilled foreign workers when they genuinely couldn’t find qualified Americans to fill specialized jobs. A software engineer with a rare skill set, a researcher with expertise unavailable in the domestic labor market. That was the deal. Major […]

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House Passes Fulcher’s Bill to Bolster Geothermal Energy Production

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2026CONTACT: Christianne.Allen@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher’s bill, the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act, H.R. 1687, passed the House of Representatives by unanimous consent. The legislation now heads to the Senate. Congressman Fulcher released the following statement after the vote.  “Geothermal is a clean, abundant, and dependable energy resource that can […]

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Op-Ed: Spencer Pratt Shows the Way

If you had told me a few years ago that California’s best shot at avoiding becoming a failed state was a former reality TV star, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. Then again, there was a time when the idea that another reality star and tabloid sensation would become president and help make America great […]

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