House Bill 131 would have mandated a donor to disclose their Covid-19 mRNA vaccination status prior to donating blood. The recipient could then request that information before receiving a donation. It died in the Senate Health & Welfare Committee. According to one legislator, the Red Cross gave a presentation and reported that testing for a […]
Some Victories and some Loses A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer Conservative Victories and Economic Principles: A Turning Point for Idaho The 2025 Idaho legislative session concluded with a significant victory for medical freedom in our state. After months of political maneuvering and resistance, Senate […]
Unfortunately for Idahoans, Governor Do-Little has vetoed Senate Bill 1023, The Medical Freedom Act, which would have protected individual medical freedom against all vaccine mandates in the state of Idaho. Typical of our lobbying-loving governor, he has decided to side with special interests like Big Pharma, IACI, and the Idaho Hospital Association over the interests […]
Idaho’s rights and wallets are Under Attack A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The Last-Minute Legislative Onslaught As Idaho’s legislative session races toward adjournment, a troubling pattern has emerged that should concern every citizen who values freedom and fiscal responsibility. The final weeks of our […]
Legislators may campaign as true conservatives but once elected they usually drift towards the establishment deep state. Surprisingly the reason is psychological. The 1984 Olympics were in town and my brother had Olympic soccer match tickets at the Stanford Stadium. Having “attend an Olympic event” on my bucket list, I enthusiastically accepted the invitation. The […]
Bodily autonomy is perhaps the most fundamental natural right we have. Without control over what goes into our own bodies, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” become impossible. The Idaho Legislature has passed a bill guaranteeing that right to every citizen, and it now awaits Governor Brad Little’s signature. Senate Bill 1023, the Medical […]
The Gem State Patriot would like to commend Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld for her efforts in exposing the influence that today’s lobbyists play in the critical decisions being made in our government that affect all Idahoans. She is a true conservative who is not coerced because of lobbyists donations and continues to tell the truth about […]
This article courtesy of the Idaho Freedom Foundation Conservatives in the Idaho Legislature have a rare opportunity to flex their muscles and cut years of bloat out of government budgets. Many Idahoans love how the Trump administration employs a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and want to see the overspending stopped and reversed here at […]
School Choice and Medical Freedom A Conversation with Sen. Christy Zito & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The Idaho legislative session is winding down with mixed results for conservatives. While a historic school choice bill passed, it falls far short of what’s needed, and the Medical Freedom Act awaits the governor’s signature […]
How Idaho’s Legislature Prioritizes Growth Over Tax Relief A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The Idaho legislative session has entered its March sprint to the finish line with a troubling pattern that should concern every taxpayer in the state. My recent conversation with Idaho Freedom […]
This week, a legislative committee held a hearing on a bill that would have allowed more Idaho families to raise backyard chickens. While the bill ultimately failed to advance to the floor, it was yet another example of how Idaho families are responding as inflation continues driving grocery prices through the roof. Here in Idaho, […]
A Conversation with IFF President Ron Nate & Tea Party Bob Podcast Notes by Bob Neugebauer The term “Doge” has become a political buzzword since President Trump announced the Department of Government Efficiency with Elon Musk at the helm. Now Idaho politicians are attempting to capitalize on the concept’s popularity, but their proposal fundamentally misunderstands […]