Sound and Fury
Last week, I briefly mentioned that American Action Fund (AAF), a project of Young Americans for Liberty (YAL),...
The Electoral College
Today I had the opportunity to attend a ceremony at the Capitol to watch Idaho’s four electors cast...
Paying for Groceries
Today I took I long-planned road trip from one end of the Treasure Valley to the other, taking...
How To Say No
There are very few situations in which you would consider turning down a pay raise. Perhaps you don’t...
Conservative Unity
It’s time to talk about the Idaho Freedom Caucus. With less than a month until the 2025 legislative...
Less Regulation, But More Spending?
Last week, Idaho Twitter was aflutter over Elon Musk noticing our state’s success in cutting government regulations over...
The 2024 Statesman and Stateswoman of the Year
Last year I started a new tradition: the Gem State Chronicle Statesman and Stateswoman of the Year. This...
Introducing the Gem State Report
This afternoon, I was joined by former State Senator Steven Thayn and Senator Tammy Nichols for the inaugural...
The New Legislature
The board is set, the pieces are moving. Last night, the Republican House and Senate caucuses met to...
Leadership Matters
Tonight, the Republican caucuses in the House and Senate will select their leaders for the 68th Legislative Session....
