
How State Mandates Drive County Spending
Nobody likes property taxes. They make every homeowner a permanent renter of the government, while assessing homes based...

Lomez Weighs in on Public Lands
If you’re not following Jonathan Keeperman, aka Lomez, on X, you’re missing out. The once-anonymous founder of Passage...


The Republic of Idaho
Last January I promised to research the idea of returning to a system in which each Idaho county had its own state senator. Here are my thoughts and conclusions

A Great Day for Protecting Children
Two court cases ended today in victories for protecting life and vulnerable children.

Should We Sell Our Public Lands?
Breaking down Sen. Mike Lee's amendment to the One Big Beautiful Bill.

The Cost of a Veto
In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, Gov. Brad Little vetoed Senate Bill 1314, which would...


Lessons From Another Brian
What the life of Brian Wilson can teach us about talent, genius, perfection, and knowing when to step back

Exclusive Briefing 6/13/25
Every now and then I try to take the time to share exclusive updates with paid subscribers. I’m...