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McGeachin seeks end to leftist brainwashing
A lieutenant governor in Idaho has two basic constitutional functions – to preside over the Senate when the Legi...
Tired of liberal politics? Move to Idaho
Elsa Owsley, a Coeur d’Alene real estate agent, has a long list of selling points for prospective out-of-state buyers thinking about moving to the Gem State.
Crapo backs COVID relief, not pork
daho Sen. Mike Crapo hopes that at least a couple of Democrats will want to take a second look at the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package that is heading to t...
Tooth talk
As discussed previously, our knowledge of the connections between mouth diseases and their relationship with other diseases of the body have never been more ...
Idaho GOP focus moves beyond Trump
Although the GOP continues to be the party of Donald Trump, at least one prominent Idaho Republican has put the former president in his rearview mirror.
Nampa lawmaker says COVID orders defy logic
Rep. Brent Crane of Nampa has spent much of his 15 years in the Legislature promoting lower taxes, less government and abortion restrictions – the kind of ca...
Tooth Talk
Many of the ill effects of poor oral health are obvious.
Luke Malek wants McGeachin’s job
Former Republican Rep. Luke Malek of Coeur d’Alene is running for lieutenant governor next year, but what remains to be seen is who he runs against and how c...
Sen. Carl Crabtree's weekly newsletter
This week we spent much of our time working on education related issues.
New majority means new roles for senators
Jim Risch made it a point not to publicly air his disagreements with the president on global issues.
Little says ‘enough’ with the nonsense
Pop quiz: How many legislators does it take to change a light bulb?
Sup's Corner
Along with them, our first line of defense, bus drivers and transportation workers, have changed plans at a moment’s notice.
Only YOU can prevent COVID-19
Gov. Brad Little has been hounded for his lack of “leadership” and “courage” in the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Translation: He’s not doing a good ...
Hail to the chief, whomever that is
If President Trump decides to take another run for the office in 2024, and makes his announcement on Jan. 20, Republicans in Congress will have an interestin...
McGeachin could win a governor’s race
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has almost no influence in this administration, and it’s no wonder why.