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OPINION: Fiscal responsibility means doing the work

by STATE SEN. CARL BJERKE/Guest Opinion
| March 28, 2025 1:00 AM

In these times of economic uncertainty and political distrust, it’s easy to fall into the trap of reflexively saying "no" to every dollar spent. After all, the federal government is drowning in debt, and many Idahoans are rightly wary of being tethered to that sinking ship. 

But real conservatism isn’t about showing who can shout "no" the loudest — it’s about making sure our communities are ready when our debt-funded system finally buckles.

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