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In January, 105 legislators return to Boise to write the laws you’ll live under. The Gem State Chronicle brings you news, analysis, and context on Idaho politics—free, in your inbox.

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What you’ll get

  • The Legislature, explained. The bills, committees, and votes that matter—and what they mean for you.
  • Original reporting. Stories built from public records and documents, not recycled headlines.
  • Guides to the races and offices most coverage skips. Judges, county offices, and ballot measures.
  • Idaho Insider. Profiles of all 105 legislators, plus every district, committee, and state agency.

Recent reporting from the Chronicle

  • Ada County voter records showing a 4th District judicial candidate had signed the petition to put the Prop 1 abortion initiative on the ballot.
  • How pro-Prop 1 ad money was routed through the Idaho Democratic Party to buy TV time at discounted candidate rates.
  • A side-by-side guide to the 4th District judicial race, used by more than 4,600 readers before Election Day.
Illustration of Brian Almon interviewing Sen. Jim Risch, seated facing each other
Illustration based on a photo of Brian Almon interviewing Sen. Jim Risch at the 2025 Idaho GOP Winter Meeting.

The Gem State Chronicle is an independent Idaho publication covering politics, government, courts, and public policy from a center-right perspective. It’s written and edited in Eagle by Brian Almon.

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