The High Cost of Free Money
Bringing federal funds to Idaho is more expensive than you might have thought.
NEWS: Rep. Tanner appointed JFAC co-chair
Tanner succeeds Wendy Horman, who accepted a job in the Trump Administration.
What Next for Child Care Subsidies?
Can the Legislature seize the moment to enact real reform?
That’s a Wrap! 2025 in Review
It was another great year for the Gem State Chronicle.
NEWS: Two Idaho lawmakers call on DHW to pause childcare payments
Sen. Brian Lenney and Rep. Josh Tanner have asked the Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare to pause payments from a 2025 appropriation.
A System Designed to Be Abused
Exploiting loopholes isn't fraud, but it's still a problem that needs to be solved.
Raising Questions About Childcare Subsidies in Idaho
At the very least, the system is designed to be exploited.
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: 12/28/25
In modern American culture, Christmas begins earlier and earlier each year. Department stores put out their merchandise and...
