Many are breathing a sigh of relief that the Idaho Legislature adjourned last week, but saddened by the damage caused by the Republican supermajority. Truly disheartening was our lawmakers’ and governor’s failure to honor the Idaho Constitution by approving a $50 million Read More
I hear that a lot during the legislative session from people of all political persuasions. When the legislature passes something like school vouchers—something that Republican, Democratic and unaffiliated voters have been pushing back against for years—we know they don’t care what we Read More
As of this writing, a bill called the Medical Ethics Defense Act (HB 59) is sitting Idaho Legislature. Unfortunately, it’s likely to pass (maybe even by the time this op-ed is published) and the governor will likely sign it into law. It Read More
Over the last several weeks, we have seen the consequences of a cut-now-ask-questions-later approach. Whether it is firing electric grid workers in the Northwest only to scramble to rehire them a few days later, firing those responsible for the care of our Read More
Lately, I am seeing more websites guiding corporate leaders on where to make wise business investments, insurance decisions, and plant relocations in view of climate-related disasters. Extreme weather events such as the wind-driven California fires are costing our country almost $150 billion Read More
I have been nominated for public office three times. As a candidate you learn much about yourself, and you really learn about what others think of you. There is never a shortage of people willing to tell you why you are awful. Read More