
NEWS: Article V Convention Resolutions Fail
Earlier today, the Idaho House of Representatives debated two resolutions regarding a proposed Article V convention. That section...

The Public Union Stranglehold
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the problems with the teacher’s union. Thankfully, its influence was not...

The Bloody Business of Legislating
Last week, I watched the Senate Health & Welfare Committee spend two hours hearing testimony on House Bill...

EDITORIAL: The Truth You Deserve to Know: Why We Really Have A “Convention” in Article V
By Julianne Young After four months of intense deliberation, on September 15, 1787, the Founders were engaged in...

Gem State Report 3/7/25
About Brian AlmonBrian Almon is the Editor of the Gem State Chronicle. He also serves as Chairman of...

EDITORIAL: Why We Killed Idaho’s Blood Labeling Bill
By Sen. Brian Lenney Last week, we on the Idaho Senate Health and Welfare Committee buried House Bill...

EDITORIAL: What If?
By Rep. David Leavitt What if Donald Trump had never been elected? Would America’s political landscape be any...

Stirring the Pot
I keep meaning to stop writing about outside organizations stirring the pot, but they keep doing it. I...

RELEASE: Idaho Republican Party Issues Statement Supporting KCRCC, Reaffirms Commitment to Free Speech and the Rule of Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 7, 2025 Boise, ID – March 7, 2025 – The Idaho Republican Party (IDGOP) today...

RELEASE: Idaho delivers largest income tax cut in state history, sending another $253 million back to Idahoans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 6, 2025 Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined members of House and Senate leadership...