The Electoral College
Today I had the opportunity to attend a ceremony at the Capitol to watch Idaho’s four electors cast...
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: 12/14/24
I write this with the Army/Navy football game on the other screen. Though I never wore the uniform,...
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...
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: 12/7/24
83 years ago today, Japanese warplanes bombed the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, bringing the United...
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...
