Home Changes coming to westbound on-ramp at I-90, SH-41 Interchange next week Next week, as part of the Interstate 90 and State Highway 41 Interchange project, the access point for the westbound... Published 6 hours ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Wokeness in Rural Idaho Classrooms? What is Going On in Salmon School District No. 291? Kids should not have to be subjected to sexually and politically charged flags and banners in their junior and senior... Published 7 hours ago Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation Pressure Builds on Illegal Immigration An Idaho story went national this morning when Breitbart News picked up the tale of Immigration and Customs Enforcement picking... Published 8 hours ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Conservative Board Delivers Positive Results for Constituents Yes---people still do use libraries. In fact, over 56,000 visits were made to our local Community Library Network (CLN) in... Published 9 hours ago Source: The Kootenai Journal North Idaho Man Will Spend Three Years in Prison for 4th Lifetime DUI On March 26, District Judge Casey Simmons sentenced Darin James Anderson, 33, to 10 years in prison with three years... Published 9 hours ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Parents Demand ‘Opt-Out’ Provisions as Lawmakers Restore Oversight After Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1014 into law on March 12, lawmakers received an intense backlash from parents,... Published 9 hours ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Idaho Law Perverts Fairness and Justice, Enriches Trial Attorneys In a recent civil court proceeding, it became glaringly apparent that Idaho law harms youthful, low-income citizens who are disadvantaged... Published 11 hours ago Source: The Kootenai Journal EDITORIAL: Idaho teachers union plots campaign to target conservatives in 2026 primaries By Maxford NelsonOriginally published at the Freedom Foundation “Idaho’s public schools are under attack,” proclaimed the head of the Idaho... Published 12 hours ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Teaching From Rest When homeschooling gets hard (and it absolutely does), it is easy to get caught up in the “doing”---curriculum, checklists, worksheets,... Published 15 hours ago Source: The Kootenai Journal EDITORIAL: The Medical Freedom Act By Dorothy Moon, Idaho GOP Chairwoman Bodily autonomy is perhaps the most fundamental natural right we have. Without control over... Published 16 hours ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) What a Difference a Year Can Make! In 2024, former Freedom Caucus member, Senator Brian Lenney, introduced a bill establishing an anti-SLAPP provision in Idaho, only to... Published 1 day ago Source: Idaho Freedom Caucus Paving Project to Close I-90 Eastbound Exit at Cataldo for Two Weeks On Monday, March 31, the Interstate 90 eastbound exit at Cataldo near milepost 40 will close for approximately two weeks... Published 1 day ago Source: The Kootenai Journal The Medical Freedom Act Bodily autonomy is perhaps the most fundamental natural right we have. Without control over what goes into our own bodies,... Published 1 day ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Seize the Moment The first time I mentioned Theo Wold on this publication was back in November 2022, shortly after his appointment as... Published 1 day ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Gov. Little Appoints John Cafferty to First Judicial District The position Cafferty will fill is chambered in Kootenai County. He will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of... Published 1 day ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Op-Ed: The Medical Freedom Act By Dorothy Moon, IDGOP Chairman March 27, 2025 Bodily autonomy is perhaps the most fundamental natural right we have. Without... Published 1 day ago Source: Idaho GOP EDITORIAL: Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen’s Business’s Reckless Actions Endanger Community, Prompt Righteous ICE Response By Matt Edwards In a shocking display of irresponsibility, Idaho farm owner and Republican legislator Rep. Stephanie Jo Mickelsen (LD-32)... Published 2 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) The Missing Bills The 2025 legislative session is rapidly winding up, with some lawmakers hoping to be done by this Friday, while others... Published 2 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Kids Belong to Parents (NOT Schools) We just passed a bill that says parents have to opt in, not out, of sexual education... Published 3 days ago Source: Sen. Brian Lenney Calculating the Increased Grocery Tax Credit The implications of two approaches to tax relief... Published 3 days ago Source: Sen. Ben Toews The Junk Food War: A Battle Between Taxpayers and Lobbyists According to Statistica, the soft drink industry makes just over $114 billion per year in the United States from sales at... Published 4 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Harrison Man Sentenced to Prison for Lewd Conduct and Sexual Abuse During the investigation, law enforcement learned that prior to the incident the defendant engaged in grooming behavior, including sending messages... Published 4 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Josh Tanner's Newsletter 3/24/25 It's been a great session so far... Published 4 days ago Source: Rep. Josh Tanner Cola Wars Redux Imagine that our government chose to subsidize a private industry, such as soft drink companies, with direct taxpayer subsidies, no... Published 4 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle We Took the Pledge. We’re Keeping It. A Message From the Gang of Eight... Published 5 days ago Source: Sen. Christy Zito Former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love Passes Away from Brain Cancer On March 23, 2025, the Love family announced the peaceful passing of Mia Love, the former Utah congresswoman who made... Published 5 days ago Source: Media Right News We the People Nichols for Idaho... Published 5 days ago Source: Sen. Tammy Nichols For the People, Not the Powerful Protect Idaho, Not Corporations: The Fight Against S1183 and H303... Published 5 days ago Source: Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld Common Sense Legislative Newsletter: March March 22, 2025... Published 6 days ago Source: Sen. Codi Galloway Week 10 and 11 Recap Nichols for Idaho... Published 6 days ago Source: Sen. Tammy Nichols Fostering a Culture of Life Every day, children throughout the nation are taught that an unborn baby is just a clump of cells.... Published 6 days ago Source: Idaho Freedom Caucus Convicted Felon Out on Probation Sentenced to Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material In July of 2024, the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit received a CyberTip that an account belonging to Baird... Published 6 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal SATURDAY ROUNDUP: 3/22/25 I married my wife eleven years ago today. Despite living in Washington most of my life, the first stop on... Published 6 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle EDITORIAL: Labrador Letter – Victory at the Ninth Circuit: Roe v. Critchfield By Attorney General Raúl Labrador Dear Friends, Yesterday, in Roe v. Critchfield, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld... Published 6 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Victoria Bauman Announces Candidacy for Trustee of Community Library Network Victoria describes herself as the mother of a young child who participates regularly in her local community library programming, and... Published 7 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Eight Foreign Nationals Detained for Immigration Violations in Kootenai County According to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), five Mexican nationals were detained on March 19, 2025, at Super 1... Published 7 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Looking for the No Warning: once you see this, you will never be able to unsee it. The House is debating a bill —... Published 7 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Appeals Court Unanimously Upholds Idaho Law Protecting Female Spaces in School Last March, Idaho enacted Senate Bill 1100 which protected children’s privacy by ensuring that sex-specific facilities in K-12 public schools... Published 7 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Authoritarian Judicial Malfeasance The role of the Federal Judicial Branch of government is to assess the Constitutionality of legislation passed by the House... Published 7 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal EDITORIAL: Invincible Ignorance By Brent Regan “There are none so blind as those that will not see.” John Heywood The Democrats have devolved... Published 7 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) EDITORIAL: The Chickens and the Eggs By Idaho GOP Chair Dorothy Moon This week, a legislative committee held a hearing on a bill that would have... Published 7 days ago Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle) Dividends For All: Idaho’s Abundant Natural Resources Scott’s Scoop — Column by Scott Dinger Did you know Alaska, North Dakota, and Wyoming have established permanent fund programs? ... Published 8 days ago Source: The Kootenai Journal Idaho: Boot Illegals Off Welfare NOW Drain the Swamp, Save the Taxpayers, Save America!... Published 8 days ago Source: Sen. Brian Lenney House Kills Budget Bills Paid subscribers, visit Substack for a bonus note. Not subscribed? Click here to sign up today! The House was in... Published 8 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Op-Ed: No Such Thing as “No Spray” in Gem County — The Issue With Gem County Mosquito Abatement District Editor’s Note: A few days ago, the Idaho Tribune was sent a letter from a concerned citizen about the Mosquito... Published 8 days ago Source: Idaho Tribune Conservatives Are Correct to DOGE and Vote Down Enhancement Budgets Conservatives in the Idaho Legislature have a rare opportunity to flex their muscles and cut years of bloat out of... Published 8 days ago Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation Kat Timpf Updates Fans After Successful Double Mastectomy with Lighthearted Joke Post Fox News’ Kat Timpf today provided an update to her followers today on her breast cancer diagnosis. Timpf announced in... Published 8 days ago Source: Media Right News Pam Bondi Drops the Hammer, Announces Charges Against Three Tesla Arsonists With a Minimum Five Year Sentence In a press release today, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges against three Tesla arsonists that will come with a... Published 8 days ago Source: Media Right News Op-Ed: The Chickens and the Eggs By Dorothy Moon, IDGOP Chairman March 20, 2025 This week, a legislative committee held a hearing on a bill that... Published 8 days ago Source: Idaho GOP Moving Rules to Statute The Senate passed several more bills moving rules into statute during its afternoon session today. House Bill 312 relates to... Published 9 days ago Source: Gem State Chronicle Older posts