
Seize the Moment
The first time I mentioned Theo Wold on this publication was back in November 2022, shortly after his...

The Missing Bills
The 2025 legislative session is rapidly winding up, with some lawmakers hoping to be done by this Friday,...

Cola Wars Redux
Imagine that our government chose to subsidize a private industry, such as soft drink companies, with direct taxpayer...

SATURDAY ROUNDUP: 3/22/25
I married my wife eleven years ago today. Despite living in Washington most of my life, the first...

Gem State Report 3/21/25 with Rep. Kyle Harris
About Brian AlmonBrian Almon is the Editor of the Gem State Chronicle. He also serves as Chairman of...

Looking for the No
Warning: once you see this, you will never be able to unsee it. The House is debating a...

House Kills Budget Bills
Paid subscribers, visit Substack for a bonus note. Not subscribed? Click here to sign up today! The House...

Moving Rules to Statute
The Senate passed several more bills moving rules into statute during its afternoon session today. House Bill 312...

Take Back the Power
Late last month, Rep. Dori Healey introduced House Bill 290 regarding required immunizations for schoolchildren and daycare attendees....

Daily Minute 3/17/25: Tromp out at BSU?
About Brian AlmonBrian Almon is the Editor of the Gem State Chronicle. He also serves as Chairman of...