By Michael Snyder Publisher of The Economic Collapse Blog and American Dream We need to fundamentally redefine the relationship between government and the people in this country. Today, we have become so accustomed to big government that most … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: We want a government so small that we can barely see it
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Guest Editorial: Health insurance misconceptions
By Dean Cameron Director Idaho Department of Insurance Since the election, much has been said about what the Obamacare repeal and replacement may look like for Idahoans. Unfortunately, some of what has been said is incomplete, misleading, or … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: Health insurance misconceptions
Guest Editorial: Impact of the American Health Care Act on Idaho
By Randy Simon Director of Communications AARP Idaho The American Health Care Act would make health care unaffordable and inaccessible for millions of Americans. The impacts of the bill on Idahoans are listed below. The bill reduces funding … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: Impact of the American Health Care Act on Idaho
Guest Editorial: Make local officials commit to protecting taxpayers
By Wayne Hoffman Idaho Freedom Foundation Local government officials throughout Idaho are beginning the process of hearing from residents about how they’d like their tax dollars spent starting this fall. Cities, counties and other taxing … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: Make local officials commit to protecting taxpayers
Guest editorial: Building a better world with Makerspace May
By April Blankenship Kamiah Community Library Branch Manager Imagine a space where you can go to conceive ideas, test prototypes, collaborate with others, try new technology, and share your creations. This is a makerspace. Last … [Read more...] about Guest editorial: Building a better world with Makerspace May
Guest Editorial: Why we need to amend the state constitution to allow for the override of vetoes
By Senator Steve Vick District 2 Here’s what Gov. Butch Otter’s vetoes mean to everyday Idahoans: Entrepreneurial makeup artists who make brides beautiful on their wedding days won’t be legally allowed to work in Idaho. Businesses that want to … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: Why we need to amend the state constitution to allow for the override of vetoes
Guest Editorial: 2017 Legislative Summary – Establishment vs. The People
By Rep. Priscilla Giddings (R) District 7 The 64th legislative session will be remembered as the year we drew a line in the sand: Idaho Establishment vs. The People. My warrior ethos was put to the test this legislative session but I enjoyed … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: 2017 Legislative Summary – Establishment vs. The People
Guest Editorial: Salvage Idaho’s forest family
By David Leroy, Former Idaho Attorney General and Lt. Governor In the last 30 years, the amount of federal timber available for sale in most of America’s National Forests has been reduced between 70 and 99 percent. A University of Idaho study … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: Salvage Idaho’s forest family
Guest Editorial: Despotism in Idaho?
By Rep. Priscilla Giddings Idaho State Representative, District 7A As a new legislator, I anticipated the onslaught of new information during my first term. I was definitely NOT expecting the lack of professionalism or to be patronized, … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: Despotism in Idaho?