So dumb it squeaks
By Ben Olson Reader Staff I have an itinerant column I trot out every month or so I’ve dubbed “Dumb of the Week,” which highlights the sheer stupidity at work — usually by politicians....
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Early notes for the 2025 legislative session
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint Reader Contributor Greetings. The Legislative session started this week. On Jan. 6, Gov. Brad Little gave his State of the State address to a joint meeting of the House...
2025 Legislature opens with governor’s State of the State Address on Jan. 6
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Idaho lawmakers will gavel into session Monday, Jan. 6 for the first regular session of the 68th Legislature at the Capitol in Boise. The 2025 legislative session will begin...
Freedom Caucus vs. Freedom Caucus
By Daniel Walters InvestigateWest From the beginning, conflict has been embedded in the Freedom Caucus brand. During the past decade, the House Freedom Caucus, made up of the most right-wing members of the U.S....
Far-right GOP primary wins make supporting democrats essential
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor Democracies are unhealthy without a balance of power between the parties and accountability at the ballot box. Sadly, Idaho’s ruling party is steadily moving deeper into extremism,...
Local results for the 2024 May primary
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Idahoans around the state went to the polls May 21 to select candidates who will appear in the November general election. The primary in District 1 — which includes...
What to know about the May 21 primary
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Voting in the 2024 primary election will take place in person at the polls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, though early voting continues from...
Legislative update
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint Reader Contributor We have entered our twelfth week of the 2024 legislative session. The leaders in the House and Senate originally forecasted March 22 as our last day. However,...
Slate of 2024 primary candidates finalized
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The Tuesday, May 21 primary will feature a crowded field of candidates, after the filing period to run for office closed March 15 and revealed contested races up and...
Legislative update
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint Reader Contributor Greetings. I hope all is well. The Legislature is in its 10th week of session. The introduction of bills has slowed but is still well ahead of...
