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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
LEGISLATORS: Should defend public schools
Not one person on the town hall stage spoke up in defense of our teachers and schools.
SCOTUS: Coverage just Dem talking points
Torturing a map to produce “elected officials” of a preferred race... any race... is prima facie illegal under the Voters Rights Act.
REGAN: Who represents us?
Doesn’t Brent believe the voters decide who represents them?
GOOKIN: Botching city admin search
An administrator candidate isn’t going to leave a great job, move their family to Cd’A and risk having the mayor lambast them publicly every time they make a professional recommendation that he doesn’t like.
PRIMARY: In support of Elaine Price
Elaine takes her job seriously and works to protect your money and not spend it unnecessarily.
EDUCATION: Bill rewrites curriculum
Who’s indoctrinating whom?
TURNOUT: A challenge for voters
Frustration without action is ineffective.
MAYOR: Gookin’s actions off base
Hey No Kings, are you going to flood the council chamber any time soon?
ASSASSIN: Press coverage unfair
I expect more from our local paper!
COMMISSIONER: No place for OJT
If you are supporting this person because of faith and good works, have you asked yourself about the remote possibility of a motive including purse and power?
KNAPP: An assessor’s opinion
Elections like this are not simply about policy differences or popularity contests — they are about ensuring that the office is led by someone who can carry out its duties with fairness, accountability, and profess…
PRIMARIES: Register to vote!
Use your power to vote; this is the biggest impact you can make.
TAX AIDE: Another successful season
A huge thank you goes to the over 80 volunteer tax team members who gave over 15,000 hours of their time to make the TAX AIDE program possible
GOP: Message for primary voters
When there is no opposition from other parties — the results in the primary election are final. Vote.
VOLUNTEERS: Joy to my heart
There’s a particular kind of pride that can’t be taught in a classroom alone — it has to be experienced with your hands, your time, and your community.