
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...

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

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

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...

Session Check-In
Before the 2025 legislative session began, I wrote a concise list of goals I would like to see...

What to Do About Medicaid?
In 2018, the people of Idaho approved Medicaid Expansion via ballot initiative, with 61% voting to participate in...

SATURDAY ROUNDUP: 3/1/25
Sorry for the late post; I spent most of the day replacing the brakes on the family van....

Gem State Report 2/28/25 with Lauren Walker
About Brian AlmonBrian Almon is the Editor of the Gem State Chronicle. He also serves as Chairman of...