Well, it’s finished. The 2025 legislative session is in the books. What’s done is done, for better or for worse. I (and I’m sure many others) will spend the next couple of weeks unpacking everything that was accomplished this year, and what we must still work on for next year. I hope everyone is having a restful weekend after a busy three months, especially our legislators who worked long hours away from their families.
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This week at the Chronicle…
On Monday, I analyzed the career and position of Gov. Brad Little, laying out what conservatives must do to challenge him in 2026. (The fact that he signed a new version of the Medical Freedom Act makes that an even tougher challenge.)
On Tuesday, I looked at the remaining options for medical freedom as the session drew to a close. (S1210 was eventually amended, passed, and signed.)
On Thursday, I examined the way in which people on the left cover bad policies with good intentions.
Finally, on Friday I explained what happened on the final day of the legislative session.
I also published guest editorials from Sen. Jim Risch, Idaho GOP National Committeeman Bryan Smith, Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon, and Blaine County GOP Chairwoman Heather Lauer.
On Friday night I was joined by Rep. Chris Bruce on the Gem State Report:
In other news…
I also joined Matt Edwards on Friday afternoon to talk about the end of the session:
Unplanned Good executive director Terri Marcroft, Sen. Julie Van Orden, Rep. Heather Scott, Sen. Tammy Nichols, and Rep. Barbara Ehardt joined Logan Finney of Idaho Reports for a discussion about adoption and a culture of life:
MAGA Zoomer John Doyle explained why President Trump’s tariff policy is good for the American people:
Finally, over at IM1776, author Philip Voodoo remembered the life and legacy of Val Kilmer. What was your favorite Val Kilmer role? Iceman? Batman? Chris Shiherlis in Heat? Doc Holliday?
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About Brian Almon
Brian Almon is the Editor of the Gem State Chronicle. He also serves as Chairman of the District 14 Republican Party and is a trustee of the Eagle Public Library Board. He lives with his wife and five children in Eagle.
