Political transactions and economic transactions are very different. In most of our daily economic transactions we give up something we want in the form of a tangible asset or our own valuable time. Since the days of the barter a tangible representation of the value of the asset or our time is needed to facilitate […]
This article is courtesy of the Idaho Freedom Foundation The Idaho Freedom Foundation has written extensively about Idaho’s budget and will continue to do so. Numbers and financial analyses can be difficult for people to understand who don’t focus on it. Let’s discuss some of the basics. Let’s start with a few terms from the […]
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 […]
Dear Friends, This past Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not hear a Utah public lands lawsuit filed in August of 2024 to move undesignated Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands to individual state control. This decision was made without consideration of the constitutional merits of the case. I filed an amicus brief […]
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 […]
Dear Friends, 2024 was a great year for the Office of the Attorney General and I want to share some of the accomplishments we have delivered for the people of Idaho over the last year. Every day brings a new and interesting challenge, and the diversity and complexity of issues can be staggering. But regardless […]
On Tuesday it was my great honor to participate in the Electoral College as one of Idaho’s four electors. Most people have heard about the Electoral College, with the path to 270, and have heard pundits praise and bemoan its existence. But how does it all work and how does someone become an elector? The […]
Understanding how the Electoral College impacts our elections is essential for every voter. The difference between the Electoral College and the popular vote has sparked debate for decades, particularly during elections where the two results differ. Such splits occurred in 2016, 2000, 1888, and 1876. These instances have fueled questions about fairness, representation, and the […]
Idaho stands as a proud bastion of conservatism, its politics reflecting the convictions of a state deeply rooted in Republican values. Yet, recent mischaracterizations of the Idaho Republican Party as extremists by prominent media outlets and opinion writers aim to sow discord and attempt to alienate citizens at a time when unity and collective purpose […]
Anatomy of a Malfeasance This article courtesy of the Idaho Freedom Foundation By all appearances, officials of Bannock County and Idaho State University (ISU) colluded to keep control over $850,000 of state money and are using it like a slush fund, even though the law requires them to return unspent appropriated money to the state. […]
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 6, 2024Media Contact: Dan Estesdaniel.estes@ag.idaho.gov Attorney General Vows Opposition Despite BLM Decision to Push Lava Ridge Wind Project Forward [BOISE] – The Biden Administration’s Bureau of Land Management released its Record of Decision (RoD) today for the Lava Ridge wind power project, despite widespread opposition from a myriad of Idaho community interests. […]
In October 2023, a committee was formed to review the Idaho K-12 Social Studies Standards for any necessary revisions, and was completed in April, 2024. The previous standards are not available for comparison but an overview is provided here. Social Studies standards are divided into history, geography, economics, civics and government, and global perspectives sections […]