HB 135, sponsored by Rep. Jordan Redman (R-Coeur d’Alene), which removes state-funded non-emergency healthcare benefits for illegal aliens, is headed...

Published 12 hours ago

Source: Idaho Dispatch

Idaho Gun Owner Found Not Guilty in Self-Defense Case

An Idaho gun owner from Kuna was found not guilty by a jury of his peers recently in a case...

Published 22 hours ago

Source: Idaho Dispatch

EDITORIAL: Rules For Thee, Not For Stephanie

By Bryan Smith Idaho State Representative Stephanie Mickelsen was recently in the news for having an illegal alien, who choked...

Published 1 day ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

Op-Ed: The Wave

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

Bill Count Up 20% in Legislature This Year, Likely Setting Record

Idaho lawmakers appear to have set a new record for introduced legislation, including resolutions and memorials, which is 779 at...

Published 1 day ago

Source: Idaho Dispatch

Rules For Thee, Not For Stephanie

Idaho State Representative Stephanie Mickelsen was recently in the news for having an illegal alien, who choked his wife in...

Published 1 day ago

Source: Stop Idaho RINOS

Op-Ed: Rules For Thee, Not For Stephanie

The following Op-Ed was submitted by Bryan Smith. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at...

Published 1 day ago

Source: Idaho Dispatch

EDITORIAL: Misguided blame versus appropriate accountability

By Chad Christensen I recently read an op-ed by Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen in which she portrays herself as a persecuted...

Published 1 day ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

EDITORIAL: Nuclear Energy—the Silver Bullet to American Energy Dominance

By. Sen. Jim Risch Nuclear energy is America’s creation and the key to leaving future generations with a safe, secure,...

Published 1 day ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

Last Chance for Health Freedom?

Once Gov. Brad Little vetoed Senate Bill 1023, the Medical Freedom Act, the Legislature faced three choices: Override the veto,...

Published 2 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

Beware of the Utopia Undead

No agent of utopian change is permitted the luxury of a personal conscience or a private life. Every taboo can...

Published 3 days ago

Source: The Kootenai Journal

Op-Ed: Demise of the Dems: Just Desserts but not Good for Us

The following Op-Ed was submitted by James Wilson. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at...

Published 3 days ago

Source: Idaho Dispatch

The CEO of Idaho

On Saturday morning, 90 minutes before the deadline, Gov. Brad Little vetoed Senate Bill 1023, the Medical Freedom Act. He...

Published 3 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS: U.S. Treasury Eliminates BOI Reporting Requirement

On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued an interim final rule eliminating the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)...

Published 3 days ago

Source: The Kootenai Journal

Idaho Needs Your Help!

Nichols for Idaho...

Published 4 days ago

Source: Sen. Tammy Nichols

From Republic to Corporation: Have We Lost Our Way?

Is the Republic Our Founders Built Fading Away?...

Published 4 days ago

Source: Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld

Medical Freedom Blocked. Questions Silenced. Chairs Empty.

A message from the Gang of 8...

Published 4 days ago

Source: Sen. Christy Zito

Governor Little Vetoes Medical Freedom Act

Idaho Governor Brad Little issued a letter to the Idaho Senate on Saturday morning to inform the body that he...

Published 5 days ago

Source: The Kootenai Journal

Sen. Carl Bjerke Highlights Idaho’s Healthy Economy

During the 2025 Legislative Session, lawmakers have passed over $450 million in tax relief that will be ongoing each year...

Published 5 days ago

Source: The Kootenai Journal

Senator Kevin Cook Shoots at IFF, Hits His Own Foot

We at the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF) are used to the slings and arrows that come with pushing for a...

Published 5 days ago

Source: Idaho Freedom Foundation

Two Precinct Committeemen Removed From KCRCC

The KCRCC vacated the seat of Precinct Committeeman Kathleen Tillman for failure to attend meetings and expelled Precinct Committeeman Kellie...

Published 5 days ago

Source: The Kootenai Journal

SATURDAY ROUNDUP: 3/29/25

At 10am this morning, Gov. Brad Little vetoed the Medical Freedom Act. Senate Bill 1023 would have extended protections created...

Published 5 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle

EDITORIAL: The Wave

By Brent Regan Legislators may campaign as true conservatives but once elected they usually drift towards the establishment deep state....

Published 5 days ago

Source: Guest Editorials (by Gem State Chronicle)

The Myth of Faith Through DNA

This is the season we celebrate the annual holiday of Easter. The event recognizes the death of Jesus Christ as...

Published 5 days ago

Source: The Kootenai Journal

Two Year I-90 Paving Project to Begins From Wolf Lodge over Fourth of July Pass

Starting the week of March 31, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin to resurface an 8-mile stretch of Interstate 90...

Published 5 days ago

Source: The Kootenai Journal

Big Pharma Wins in Idaho...

We’ve just learned that Governor Brad Little has vetoed Senate Bill 1023, the Medical Freedom Act....

Published 5 days ago

Source: Idaho Freedom Caucus

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 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 8 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 8 days ago

Source: Gem State Chronicle