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ELECTION: Consolidation alternative
I read Senator Souza’s reasoning for election consolidation in the May 18 Coeur d’Alene Press article “Dismal turnout rekindles bill talk.” With the big money, often outside money, that is spent on November electio…
RECORDS: More light needed
Hats off to the Coeur d’Alene Press and its attorney, John Magnuson, on obtaining the former school superintendent’s “consulting” contract — overcoming the school district’s bogus legal argument and stonewalling of…
How to better serve public interest
Idaho code from 74-101 through 74-126 covers the state’s public records law.
HUFF: A timely tribute
I just wanted to thank The Press for running the article Friday on ISP Trooper Linda Huff.
PROSER: Don't stop now
An open letter to Bill Proser:
VETS: Message for thief
To the person or persons who stole the coins from the Silver Valley Veterans Memorial in Kellogg: You stole from the vets, because the coins were left by someone who had stopped there, and they wanted to let people…
THANKS: To postal workers
Saturday, May 13 marked the 25th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
Balancing books and budgets
In the great library debate, Glen Seely is right.
SOLUTION: More representatives
American politics is unhinged. I attended a congressional town hall and observed the degrading of representative governance. Congressional offices are input-flooded, with little detailed office response. This overl…
POT: Higher costs ahead
There’s much discussion on recreational marijuana as more and more states vote to make it legal. Can any good come from this? I think not. Why would any rational person want to smoke something that causes them to l…
TRUMP: Lost this voter
Open letter to Donald Trump:
BATHROOMS: Transgender fender bender
On Sunday, May 14, Mr Bob Ridout discussed “Transgender” Bathrooms. Just a short update. Since the beginning of time, public transportation such as tour buses, trains, planes have had non-gender specific bathrooms.…
Crapo sets ambitious agenda for banking panel
Sen. Mike Crapo finally has arrived.
CONSERVATIVES: Feel the blade yet?
I’ve just learned that one of the very last conservative shows on TV, “Last Man Standing,” has been pulled for no particular reason. Of course, there’s a reason; word is that it was too conservative for ABC. I gues…
TRANSIT: Great way to go
I am surprised at the opposition to the proposed transit center in Riverstone. I can see great potential for it as an added revenue producer.