By Congressman Mike Simpson WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed in response to the Idaho Statesman’s out-of-touch opinion piece...

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Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

MCGRANE: What an 1890 Ballot in Idaho City Says About Our Elections Today

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Celebrating Idaho’s Local Elections and the People Who Make Them Work On Tuesday, Idahoans...

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Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

NEWSLETTER: Labrador Letter: Protecting the Original Intent of the Fourteenth Amendment

By Attorney General Raúl Labrador Dear Friends, For over a century, America has operated under an interpretation of the Fourteenth...

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Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

All this infighting has always been about power, no more, no less....

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Source: Gem State Chronicle

Honoring Idaho’s Wildland Firefighters

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting the Wildland Firefighter Foundation Museum in Boise, an incredibly moving...

Published 2 days ago

Source: Rep. Heather Scott

SPOON: On Denunciations

By Ryan Spoon You know that person on the Right that said some foolish things online that even you find...

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Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

MOON: Local Elections Are Already Partisan

By Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon Don’t you love Election Day? I’ve always enjoyed watching the returns come in, digging...

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Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

"We Weren't Spending This on Ice Cream": Idaho State Board's Marie Antoinette Moment After Wasting $15 Million

Education bureaucrats ignored direct orders from lawmakers, burned through millions in federal funds, delivered nothing, and then told taxpayers to...

Published 2 days ago

Source: Sen. Brian Lenney

Using Politics to Settle Scores

We fight amongst ourselves even as the enemy stands outside our gates....

Published 3 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

NEWSLETTER: Congressman Fulcher’s Legislative Update

By Congressman Russ Fulcher Over a month ago, the House did its job—passing a clean, 24-page funding package that paid...

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Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

Op-Ed: Local Elections Are Already Partisan

It's time for the Legislature to end the farce of "nonpartisan" elections. The post Op-Ed: Local Elections Are Already Partisan...

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Source: Idaho GOP

RELEASE: Attorney General Labrador Wins Relief for Idaho Homeowners Trapped in Predatory Contracts

For Immediate ReleaseNovember 5, 2025Media Contact: Damon Sidur BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador secured a settlement that voids predatory contracts...

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Source: Gem State Chronicle

The Morning After

Taking stock of the odd-year elections in Idaho and America....

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Source: Gem State Chronicle

Obamacare’s Policy Failures Come To Idaho

As the shutdown of the federal government extends beyond 30 days, the key reasons become apparent: it is about healthcare...

Published 5 days ago

Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation

The 2026 Primary is Only Seven Months Away!

We're gearing up now for the campaign ahead, and we hope you'll jump on board to help!...

Published 5 days ago

Source: Rep. Kent Marmon

NEWSLETTER: Labrador Letter: Election Day

By Attorney General Raúl Labrador Dear Friends, Tomorrow is Election Day, and I hope you’ll take a few minutes to...

Published 6 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

DEHAY: The Benefits of Red Light Therapy

By Savanna DeHay Red light therapy is an innovative tool that has been around since the end of the 1800s....

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Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: 11/2/25

Catching up on the week's news...

Published 7 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

NEWSLETTER: The Simpson Standard: November 2nd, 2025

By Congressman Mike Simpson Dear Friend, The federal government shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. ET on October 1st. Today is...

Published 7 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

One Mussel, Millions Spent

Idaho’s Snake River Experiment...

Published 7 days ago

Source: Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld

Will a Ugandan Communist Become Mayor of New York City?

By Rob Beiswenger, Idaho Freedom Caucus Member...

Published 8 days ago

Source: Idaho Freedom Caucus

Week in Review: Everything Should Be Smaller in Taxes

That’s right, the title says “Taxes,” not “Texas.” Even in Idaho, taxes are out of control. Please enjoy — if...

Published 8 days ago

Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation

Race for the Cities: Post Falls

A community on the rise will choose its destiny....

Published 8 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

Income: You Earned It, You Should Keep It

Income Taxes: We have options Are you getting the idea that the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF) thinks government takes too...

Published 9 days ago

Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation

MCGRANE: No Tricks, Just the Truth About Voter Rolls

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane The Truth About Zombies You’ve heard the ghost stories. The undead rising from their...

Published 9 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

Op-ed in The Hill

Drawing attention to how local news media shapes a narrative....

Published 9 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

MOON: Idaho is Worth Fighting For

By Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon You know, I think I’ve traveled more in the three and a half years...

Published 9 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

Tim Pool Sues Struggling Former Employee for Thousands shortly After Bragging that Timcast is Worth $800M

Tim Pool is suing a former employee with at least one young child who an off the record source tells...

Published 9 days ago

Source: Media Right News

Zero Property Tax Would Be a Good Look

Nose hair is offensive. A tax on property is like the nose hair of public policy. There may not be...

Published 10 days ago

Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation

When the State Says Your Homeschool Doesn’t Count

By Rep....

Published 10 days ago

Source: Rep. Heather Scott

When Government Falls Short, Idahoans Step Up

Across the nation, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is running out of money....

Published 10 days ago

Source: Idaho Freedom Caucus

Op-Ed: Idaho is Worth Fighting For

Dorothy Moon has seen a lot of Idaho in the past few years, and she's determined to fight for it....

Published 10 days ago

Source: Idaho GOP

BEDKE: America’s future runs through Idaho’s mountains

By Lt. Governor Scott Bedke The power lines that light our homes, the cell phones in our pockets, the batteries...

Published 11 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

Repeal the Grocery Tax Already

Beginning in 1965, Idaho has had a sales tax on all consumer goods, including groceries. Since then, a “food tax...

Published 11 days ago

Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation

Race for the Cities: Idaho Falls

If you’ve followed Idaho politics over the past few years, you know how contentious things have become in eastern Idaho....

Published 11 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

The Daily Felony Spree: How Non-Violent Illegal Aliens Commit Stacks of Crimes Every Day They're Here

Debunking "they're not hurting anyone," "they just want a better life," and other gaslighting mantras...

Published 11 days ago

Source: Sen. Brian Lenney

Reforming Family Law

An interim committee is addressing long overdue changes to child custody policies...

Published 12 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

NICHOLS: Statewide Task Force Tour

By Sen. Tammy Nichols | Originally published at Nichols for Idaho Substack I serve as co-chair of the Child Custody...

Published 12 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

RISCH: Demanding Answers on Qatar Agreement

By Sen. Jim Risch The Department of War’s announcement of the agreement to train Qatari troops at Mountain Home Air...

Published 12 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

A Night of Truth, Insight, and Fellowship!

Thank You for Supporting the Idaho Freedom Caucus!...

Published 12 days ago

Source: Idaho Freedom Caucus

NEWSLETTER: Labrador Letter: Defending Idaho’s Pro-Life Laws

By Attorney General Raúl Labrador Dear Friends, Last week, my office filed a motion asking a federal court to dismiss...

Published 13 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

Statewide Task Force Tour

Nichols for Idaho...

Published 13 days ago

Source: Sen. Tammy Nichols

SUNDAY ROUNDUP: 10/26/25

Catching up on the week's news....

Published 14 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

NEWSLETTER: The Simpson Standard: October 26th, 2025

By Congressman Mike Simpson Dear Friend, This week, I joined Speaker Mike Johnson for his press conference alongside House Republican...

Published 14 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

MCGRANE: The Surprising Truth About Election Security in Idaho

By Secretary of State Phil McGrane Securing the Vote, Then and Now This week, I had the chance to tour...

Published 15 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

Odds and Ends

A few random thoughts for a Friday...

Published 16 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

SIMPSON: Republicans Shouldn’t Cave to Democrats’ Shutdown Demands—and Here’s Why

By Congressman Mike Simpson Sunday marked one month since House Republicans did our job and passed a clean funding extension...

Published 16 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)