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Another environmentalist climate change scheme goes down in flames

Last week, another environmentalist climate change scheme went down in flames. A plan to control public lands and manipulate the stock market was halted in its tracks after I was joined by 24 other Attorneys General in sending a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission. We demanded the New York Stock Exchange abandon their […]

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John Livingston

Idaho’s War on Fentanyl — Let’s Try Again on HB 406

All one has to do to see the devastation that has been brought by drug use and its impact on the potential of human capital is to go to Pioneer Square in Seattle or go two blocks from Temple Square in Salt Lake City or go to Portland or any of our major cities. The […]

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John Livingston

Can We All Agree on at Least One Thing?

Several years ago, I was honored to have lunch with one of the “Grand Dames” of Idaho Republican politics. She and her husband had built several businesses and raised a wonderful family. Her children had built their own businesses, and one became a lawyer. The lunch occurred during one of the many debates in the […]

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Bob's Words of Wisdom

Is America Finally Waking Up?

(As we went to press, DeSantis withdrew and endorsed Trump. ) While the primaries have just started it seems like President Trump is off to a roaring start in spite of all the money DeSantis and Haley have spent. His sweep of Iowa with 51% of the vote shows us that this is a real […]

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Republican Party & Crazy Critics

Republicans from all over the state gathered earlier this month in Boise for the IDGOP Winter meeting. Every six months the 218 members of the Idaho Republican State Central Committee gather to take care of party business. This Winter Meeting was a total success. Not only was all business accomplished, but it was done in […]

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Some Idahoans Believe Children Should be Exposed to Obscene Material

Earlier this week, a lot of people testified that children should be exposed to obscene and pornographic materials. Well, they didn’t exactly say it that way, but it was all the same. By testifying against House Bill 384, they were taking a stand against attempts to keep obviously harmful material out of the hands of […]

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Congressman Russ Fulcher: Trump 2024 has my Endorsement!

America is in crisis. Our borders are open to human traffickers, drug smugglers, violent criminals, and terrorists. Thanks to “Bidenomics,” the American dream is out of reach for millions while the far-left tries to enact draconian gun control laws and a federal takeover of elections. Folks, we’re at a crossroads. The battle to save the […]

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Hodgepodge Of Information

Since there are multiple fronts of attacks occurring that are leading us to destruction, none any more or less important than another, it is easier to provide a quick snapshot of issues of which to be aware. Censorship will advance even further as the World Economic Forum (WEF) has declared disinformation at the top of […]

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Thank You, Attorney General Raul Labrador

It is sometimes easy to write about all the issues elected officials get wrong by not stopping the tremendous damage being done to our state, and country. However, this time a tremendous thanks is owed to Attorney General Raul Labrador for joining twenty four state attorney generals and objecting to a Securities and Exchange Commission proposed […]

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Socialists and liberals want a second Constitutional Convention

It is a big lie that socialist George Soros and liberals oppose a Convention of States call from Idaho. If you believe that, then I have some beachfront property to sell you at Filer, which is west of Twin Falls along Highway 30. Soros and leftists would love to get their hands on our US […]

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Labrador Letter: Supreme Court Takes Homeless Camping Case

Dear Friends, This week, another issue with Idaho roots was added to the docket of the Supreme Court of the United States. SCOTUS will be hearing the case of City of Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson, which deals with local government’s ability to regulate public spaces relating to homeless camping.  I led a coalition of […]

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Attorney General Labrador Announces New Solicitor General for Idaho

(BOISE) – The Idaho Office of Attorney General announces the appointment of Alan Hurst as the Solicitor General effective January 22, 2023. The reinstatement of the Solicitor General position by Attorney General Raúl Labrador has led to an active defense of consequential challenges to Idaho law. The Office of Solicitor General serves as the State’s […]

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