Data Centers in Idaho: Cost or Benefit?
Micron and Meta each qualify for various exemptions that shift the tax burden onto homeowners and small businesses. Is it worth it?
Why I’m Pro-Life
An unborn baby is just as human as you and me, and just as deserving of life. That is why I am pro-life, and why I urge you to vote no on Prop 1.
David Roth Drops Out, Clears the Way for Todd Achilles
David Roth ended his Senate campaign days after calling pressure to quit "completely ridiculous"—clearing the Democratic line for "independent" candidate Todd Achilles.
The State of Idaho Elections
Brian Almon examines Idaho's election security, from Secretary of State Phil McGrane's federal data dispute to his own experience as a poll worker and Ada County's Ballot Verifier tool.
What the Flock is Going On, Anyway?
ALPRs, including Flock cameras, can help police catch criminals. But who controls the data they collect about law-abiding Idahoans?
IACI vs IFF: Which Lobby Gets It Done?
IACI represents the Idaho business community. IFF stands for free markets and limited government. They've come to represent the two sides of Idaho politics.
Amnesty is Back on the Menu
Congressman Mike Simpson’s H.R. 9535 would grant amnesty to illegal alien farmworkers while expanding the H-2A visa program.
Boise’s Public Camping Ban and the Greenbelt Debate
Photos of homeless camps along the Boise Greenbelt spark debate over enforcement of the state's public camping ban and Mayor McLean's response.
Fact is Fiction, and TV is Reality
How can we tell what is true? In an age of AI and viral clicks, discernment matters more than ever.
Greenbelt or Green Zone?
Over the course of less than a week, a homeless man allegedly murdered someone on the Boise Greenbelt, and another man assaulted a woman. These crimes are policy choices by Boise leadership.
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