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Idaho’s Swamp Dwellers Don’t Listen to the People Who Elect Them

It’s time that the taxpayers of Idaho wake up and take a hard look at the Idaho Swamp and the legislators who only work for themselves, the lobbyists, and the Governor. It has taken four years to get good gun rights legislation passed with concealed carry and campus carry. The last important piece is the […]

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Leslie Duncan Announces for Kootenai County Commissioner, District 3

Rathdrum, Idaho resident, Leslie Duncan, has announced her candidacy for Kootenai County Commissioner, District 3. “I want to see better and more efficient county government that respects the people in our community and is committed to working for, and protecting the rights of all our citizens. If there is an opportunity to take a zero […]

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POLL: Who do you support in the Idaho Lt. Governor Race?

Idaho’s Primary Election will take place on May 15, 2018. Which of these Republican candidates do you support in Idaho’s Lt. Governor Race? Your options are “Janice McGeachin,” “Marv Hagedorn,” “Steve Yates,” “Bob Nonini,” “Kelley Packer,” or “Other / Undecided.” If you select “Other / Undecided,” please leave a comment letting us know which way you are leaning […]

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POLL: Who do you support in the Idaho Governor Race?

Idaho’s Primary Election will take place on May 15, 2018. Which of these Republican candidates do you support in Idaho’s Governor Race? Your options are “Raúl Labrador,” “Tommy Ahlquist,” “Brad Little,” “Other / Undecided.” If you select “Other / Undecided,” please leave a comment letting us know which way you are leaning or who you […]

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POLL: Who do you support in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District Race?

Idaho’s Primary Election will take place on May 15, 2018. Which of these Republican candidates do you support in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District Race? Your options are “Russ Fulcher,” “David Leroy,” “Luke Malek,” “Christy Perry,” “Michael Snyder,” “Nick Henderson,” “Other / Undecided.” If you select “Other / Undecided,” please leave a comment letting us know […]

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Tony Wisniewski announces his candidacy for Idaho House, Seat 3B

Tony Wisniewski has announced his candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 3 Seat B. A resident of Post Falls for over twenty years, Tony brings valuable experience and knowledge to the issues facing Idahoans. Tony believes education should focus on raising up strong citizens who are ready to start their careers with the […]

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Another Way of Spelling RINO is MALEK

The following is a short quiz to help you determine whether a particular candidate for Idaho’s First Congressional District is a “true” Republican or a Democrat in disguise (usually referred to as a “RINO” or “Republican In Name Only.) Would a Republican or Democrat vote for the state exchange and be the only Republican state […]

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The Danger of Campaign Finance Reform

Beware those “good government” liberals seeking to fix election laws. Because what they are really after is restricting, and even criminalizing political activity, to better control the outcomes. You may have noticed a big wave of concern at the Statehouse over the past year on the need to “reform” our ethics and campaign finance laws. […]

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Complacency 101

The League of Women Voters of Pocatello, Idaho, have sponsored an essay competition for all students enrolled in Idaho public schools grades 9 through 12 to write an essay on “Climate Change”. Interesting topic for students to ponder and a great moment to advance important precepts of a well-rounded education by teaching students how to […]

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Will the Real Conservatives Please Stand Up

Last night was a special night at the Center on the Park in Meridian because Idahoans got an opportunity to meet nine of Idaho’s most conservative legislators. These are the public servants who have taken the time out of their lives to stand up for the people against the establishment and if you missed their […]

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Idaho Fish & Game Evolving To Corporatism

In 2007 the Western Governors Association (WGA) created the policy Resolution 07-01, Protecting Wildlife Migration Corridors and Crucial Wildlife Habitat in the West” which has since been scrubbed from their website. The purpose was “to strengthen the protection of wildlife migration corridors and crucial wildlife habitat in the west.” Subsequently, in 2008, the Wildlife Corridors […]

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Urban Renewal is a Blight on our Wallets

Urban renewal is typically portrayed in a positive manner. After all, who doesn’t want to eliminate run-down areas of our municipalities? Even though urban renewal sounds like a great idea, it requires much more scrutiny than it has been given by the citizens of Canyon County. Urban renewal first became a reality in Idaho in […]

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