As we race to the bottom of just about every national educational ranking, our legislators have found the problem. It’s not underfunding, out-of-date facilities or the fact that we are losing veteran teachers left and right. No, according to them, it is Read More

“It will take money — not mothballs — in the state treasury to build the Idaho of which we all dream.” — Idaho Governor Robert E. Smylie (R), 1966 There was a time, before the 1990s, when Idaho’s elected officials believed that Read More

There has been much talk and fanfare the past year about the record budget surplus for the state of Idaho. Unfortunately, as I’ve pointed out in the past, our record “surplus” is nothing more than an indication of the fact that our Read More

The end of the year offers us time to reflect. I’ve been reflecting on how we can do good in the world. Sometimes it feels like there are so many big problems — and that there’s not a lot we can do Read More

Peace on Earth and goodwill to all. This time of year, you’ve probably heard that sentiment more than once. I am always amazed at the way people come together during the holidays. There are so many charitable drives, so many volunteers looking Read More

Inflation occurs when too much money chases too few goods. That is the condition — how does it happen? Too much money or too few goods? The popular myth is that inflation happens when governments and banks print too much money. Historically Read More