Idaho Politics

Idaho CD1 Congressional Race Candidates

The Race for Idaho 1st Congressional District Seat

As the Governor’s race rolls along in Idaho, thoughts are turning to the race to replace Congressman Raul Labrador in Congressional District 1. Congressional...

When ideas and candidates can’t compete

An interesting development in Idaho’s political landscape emerged this week. A former state Republican lawmaker launched a PAC designed to infiltrate the GOP primary...
Idaho Conservatives politics

Otter’s Choice: Fuller, Zollinger, or Potts for District 33 Seat

Sitting on the Governor Otter's desk are three names submitted by the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee to fill the vacancy in the State...
Idaho State Tax Rate

The High Tax State of Idaho

When you look at a tax map like this you might wonder if Idaho is as conservative as people think it is. In today’s world,...
Idaho Conservatives politics

Repealing Idaho’s Grocery Tax

Last year the Idaho legislature spent an enormous amount of time and effort in passing a repeal of the Grocery Tax in Idaho. After...
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Will Rexburg’s Ron Nate See Another Challenge From Doug Ricks?

As the primary battles lineup for Statewide offices in Idaho in 2018, most eyes are focused on the Governor’s race. However, equally important to...
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Heather Scott & Bryan Zollinger Facebook Drama

Giving conservatives negative optics seems to come easily for some folks. Representatives Scott and Zollinger seem to have it down to a science. Case in...
Idaho Governor Race 2018

2018 Idaho Lt. Governor’s Race

Typically, most folks don’t pay a lot of attention to the Lieutenant Governor’s race during election seasons. That will likely be the case for...
Tommy Ahlquist Ethics Blueprint

It’s time for term limits & ethics reforms in state government

States across the nation have enacted term limits and ethics reform laws to help protect their taxpayers. When professional politicians spend too much time in...
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Idaho’s image outside of Idaho

Last week’s total eclipse was a stunning event for those in the path of totality (including my front yard) and still a spectacular one...