Supporting Idaho families and Idaho values
The latest federal budget bill in the House of Representatives includes a new amendment that should be concerning all Idahoans. To fund outrageous and unnecessary tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, there is a plot to sell public lands in the West Read More
Yesterday (May 1) was yet another day of protests against the Trump administration and its ever-escalating moves toward authoritarianism. One topic of conversation was, “Do these protests really have an effect?” The answer to that question is yes, they do! Protests offer Read More
Stock market volatility has many talking about investing — especially as it relates to their 401(k)s. For many Americans, stock market exposure is mainly in retirement accounts. But investment isn’t just a matter of money in the market. A government’s investment is Read More
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
There are few constants in politics. Up until this point, two of those have been: 1. Don’t mess with veterans, and 2. Don’t screw with Social Security. Based on the last few years, that no longer seems to be the case. One 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