EDITORIAL: Back to College
By Brent Regan On Tuesday it was my great honor to participate in the Electoral College as one...
EDITORIAL: Idaho’s Role in Preserving the Electoral College
By Dorothy Moon, Idaho GOP Chair Tuesday, December 17, marked a historic day at the Idaho State Capitol,...
EDITORIAL: The Cost of Governance: Where Does It End?
By Rep. David Leavitt The current debate in Congress over the omnibus spending bill serves as yet another...
EDITORIAL: My Thoughts on Legislator Pay
By Sen. Brandon Shippy I get it—talking about a pay raise for legislators isn’t something most people want...
EDITORIAL: Nuclear Energy: Powering America’s Future
By Sen. Jim Risch Nuclear is celebrating its strongest support in decades, and Idaho is at the center...
EDITORIAL: Five Flaws in the Initiative Process
In 1789 when the Founders drafted the Constitution they required that “The United States shall guarantee to every...
EDITORIAL: Idaho’s Electoral College Vote and Upcoming Event
By Dorothy Moon Understanding how the Electoral College impacts our elections is essential for every voter. The difference...
EDITORIAL: An Important Update Regarding the RNC Chairman
I have previously committed to survey our state central committee’s choice regarding candidates seeking the position of RNC...
EDITORIAL: The Demise of Identity Politics
“Identity Politics” is a blanket expression covering elements such as Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Cultural...
EDITORIAL: Legal Updates You Need to Know
In a landmark decision this year, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron deference, a decades-old legal doctrine that shaped...
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