Home The Race for City Councils The people you elect in your local government will have a tremendous impact on your daily life.... Published 12 hours ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Public Recommendations to Idaho's DOGE Task Force to Increase Government Efficiency Dear Members of the Idaho DOGE Task Force, At the request of members of this Task Force, we have attached... Published 12 hours ago Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation SUNDAY ROUNDUP: 8/31/25 Well, here we are, at the end of August. Though daytime temperatures remain in the 90s here in the Treasure... Published 1 day ago Source: Gem State Chronicle LGBT Flag Replaced with U.S. Flag at Caldwell City Council Candidate’s Home—Coincidence or Campaign Strategy? A familiar face from one of Caldwell’s most heated school board debates is now running for city council—and drawing attention... Published 1 day ago Source: Idaho Dispatch A Reason for Hope in a Shaken World Today I’m stepping back from politics to share something personal from my heart, words meant to encourage and remind us... Published 1 day ago Source: Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld REGAN: Humanity and Abortion By Brent Regan Idaho has one of the most comprehensive abortion laws in the United States, effectively banning the procedure... Published 1 day ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Op-Ed: Humanity and Abortion The following Op-Ed was submitted by Brent Regan. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at... Published 1 day ago Source: Idaho Dispatch NEWSLETTER: The Simpson Standard: August 31st, 2025 By Congressman Mike Simpson Dear Friend, The August District Work Period has officially come to an end. It was a... Published 1 day ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) NEWSLETTER: Risch Roundup: From the Palouse to the Sawtooths By Sen. Jim Risch As your Senator, it’s my honor to represent the people of Idaho and protect our way... Published 1 day ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Gun Law, Anti-White Comments Resurface as Sanchez Runs Again Former Boise City Councilwoman Lisa Sanchez is making another run for office, announcing her candidacy for District 6 in the... Published 1 day ago Source: Idaho Dispatch Transgenderism and the Right to Bear Arms How do we stop the next pyscho killer?... Published 2 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Humanity and Abortion Idaho has one of the most comprehensive abortion laws in the United States, effectively banning the procedure at all stages... Published 2 days ago Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation NEWSLETTER: Labrador Letter: Idaho’s ICAC Task Force Is Leading the Fight to Protect Kids By Attorney General Raúl Labrador Dear Friends, Parents, you’re the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your... Published 2 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Gossip, Whispers and the Real Work Ahead Idaho Needs Results!... Published 2 days ago Source: Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld CARGILL: Idaho’s latest test scores: The good, the bad, the ugly Idaho’s latest ISAT results should set off alarms.... Published 3 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Where Has All The Money Gone? Why Idaho’s Spending Bomb is Global Those of us of a certain age remember the old anti-war song, most famously sung by the lefty folk rock... Published 3 days ago Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation MOON: When Ideology Destroys Innocence By Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon Another day, another tragic story. A mentally ill young man, claiming to be transgender... Published 3 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) After the Breakup Idaho conservatives must figure out how to work together despite disagreements and disappointment.... Published 3 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Returning America's Universities to Their Classical Roots American education is dying. Public universities across our country are becoming nothing more than an extension of high school, where... Published 4 days ago Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation Op-Ed: When Ideology Destroys Innocence We must protect our children both from deranged shooters and evil propaganda. The post Op-Ed: When Ideology Destroys Innocence appeared... Published 4 days ago Source: Idaho GOP Idaho Road Projects Delayed by Washington Union Strike The Idaho Transportation Department is monitoring ongoing impacts to construction projects in North Idaho as the labor strike involving heavy... Published 5 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Patriot Business Alliance Launches to Support Working Veterans and First Responders The Veterans Club has launched a new business networking group, the Patriot Business Alliance, to help veterans and first responders... Published 5 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal It’s DOGE Time After two meetings, time for the DOGE Task Force to get to work reducing government bureaucracy and cutting spending.... Published 6 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle When Child Protection Becomes "Censorship": How Idaho's Unanimous Anti-Porn Bill Exposed a Troubling Disconnect in Conservative Politics H498 drove Pornhub out of Idaho, yet one prominent org called it a bad bill. What does this say about... Published 6 days ago Source: Sen. Brian Lenney The Woke Left Continues the Culture War Do not for a moment believe that, just because Trump and the Republicans won the 2024 election, Woke-ism has been... Published 7 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Idaho Big Education Hands Over K-3 Reading to Artificial Intelligence Written by Idaho State Senator Brian Lenney: Earlier this year, the Idaho Department of Education, led by Superintendent Debbie Critchfield, doubled... Published 7 days ago Source: Media Right News MCGRANE: How Idaho’s Land Just Broke a Record for Schools Highlights from the Idaho Secretary of State’s OfficeAugust 25, 2025 Idaho’s Hidden Treasure: How State Lands Fund Our Schools Idaho... Published 7 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Smartphones – Together Yet Alone The smartphone is a powerful tool, but like any tool, it is only useful when used with intention. When we... Published 7 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Reality vs. the “Brainy Bunch” Let me tell you what homeschooling is really like. It is a daily grind, a marathon, a joy, a trial,... Published 7 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Idaho Freedom Caucus: Independent and Committed to Idaho’s Liberty The Idaho Freedom Caucus (IFC) stands tall as a defender of Idaho’s conservative values, championing individual liberty, limited government, and... Published 7 days ago Source: Idaho Freedom Caucus Op-Ed: A Creed for All Seasons Trumps All Doctrines – Part 2 of 2 The following Op-Ed was submitted by James Wilson. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at... Published 7 days ago Source: Idaho Dispatch Summer Legislative Update Nichols for Idaho... Published 7 days ago Source: Sen. Tammy Nichols NEWSLETTER: The Simpson Standard: August 24th, 2025 By Cong. Mike Simpson Dear Friend, It was a busy week here in Idaho’s Second District! The August District Work... Published 8 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) RISCH: Idaho Lands, Idaho Management By Sen. Jim Risch As a trained forester and rancher, I know that healthy, working public lands are vital to... Published 8 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Z Hobby Farm Back Yard Bash! Tacos, Truth, and Togetherness!... Published 9 days ago Source: Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld SATURDAY ROUNDUP: 8/23/25 Catching up on the week's news... Published 9 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Death by 1,000 Cuts: Idaho's Fiscal Flub We're staring down the barrel of a near $80M deficit... Published 9 days ago Source: Sen. Brian Lenney NEWSLETTER: Labrador Letter: Listening to Leaders Across North Idaho By Attorney General Raúl Labrador Dear Friends, This past week I traveled to North Idaho to meet with local leaders,... Published 9 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Wallace Landowners Sue City, County, Officials for $50M Over Blocked Access A land dispute in Wallace has led to a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the city of Wallace, Shoshone County, and... Published 10 days ago Source: Idaho Dispatch REGAN: Redistrict This By Brent Regan “That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent... Published 10 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) MOON: Make American Cities Great Again By Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon President Trump made waves last week when he announced he was federalizing the Washington,... Published 10 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) RISCH: Behind the Scenes with Senator Risch By Sen. Jim Risch The U.S. Senate has been working overtime to deliver victories for the American people. Last month,... Published 10 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Former NSA Adviser John Bolton’s Home Raided by Feds Former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s Maryland home was raided by federal agents today. Bolton served under President Donald Trump... Published 10 days ago Source: Idaho Dispatch ALMON: The War for Our Future Teachers' unions think they own your children. Are they right?... Published 11 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Op-Ed: Redistrict This The following Op-Ed was submitted by Brent Regan. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at... Published 11 days ago Source: Idaho Dispatch Op-Ed: Make American Cities Great Again President Trump is cleaning up DC. Let's make sure Boise never gets that bad. The post Op-Ed: Make American Cities... Published 11 days ago Source: Idaho GOP James Dobson, Focus on the Family Founder, Dies at 89 Dr. James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family and a psychologist and author, has died at the age... Published 11 days ago Source: Idaho Dispatch Nampa City Council Gets 73% Pay Raises and Increases Property Taxes Simultaneously The Nampa City Council voted this week to give the mayor a 22% pay increase, the city council a 73%... Published 12 days ago Source: Idaho Dispatch “I’m Just Getting Started.” Senator Brian Lenney Announces 2026 Reelection for Idaho State Senate Official Press Release... Published 12 days ago Source: Sen. Brian Lenney Updated Revenue Numbers Expose Idaho’s Spending Problem For several years, the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF) has been sounding warnings about Idaho's excessive spending growth and bloated budgets.... Published 12 days ago Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation Older posts