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Democrats are manufacturing a crisis to kill ed choice 

Recently, Idaho Gov. Brad Little told agency chiefs to prepare for holdbacks in Fiscal Year 2026 if revenue doesn’t meet expectations.  Democrats, never letting a crisis go to waste, jumped on the announcement and urged the governor and the GOP-led Legislature to defund the state’s newly minted $50 million education choice program.  It’s an incredibly […]

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When Procedure Trumps Liberty: How the Senate Parliamentarian Sidelined Your Second Amendment Rights

For millions of law-abiding Americans, the Second Amendment is more than a line in the Constitution—it’s a declaration of personal responsibility, self-reliance, and freedom. But recently, that constitutional protection ran headfirst into the brick wall of Senate procedure. Specifically, a ruling by the Senate parliamentarian may have quietly kneecapped reform efforts that many saw as […]

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No. 6: Why Rep. Jack Nelsen is among most vulnerable lawmakers in 2026

This morning, I published a post outlining the top 5 most vulnerable state lawmakers ahead of next year’s Republican primary election.  I omitted one of the worst offenders. Whoops. Let me rectify that mistake right now.  State Rep. Jack Nelsen from Jerome is certainly one of the most vulnerable lawmakers in the state. The GOP […]

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Why is the Idaho GOP Supermajority Acting Like the Minority on Taxes?

Idaho Republicans dominate the statehouse with a supermajority—a political dream scenario that should, on paper, spell sweeping conservative victories. Yet despite their stronghold, Idahoans are still paying income tax, sales tax, property tax, and yes, even that stubborn grocery tax. The Republican leadership has offered modest tax relief here and there—tweaks to the brackets, a […]

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5 Most Vulnerable GOP Lawmakers Ahead of 2026 Primary

The 2026 Republican primaries in Idaho are already shaping up to be a defining moment for the future of the state’s conservative movement. Voters are more informed, more energized, and more unwilling than ever to tolerate weak Republicans who vote like Democrats. If these lawmakers think they’ll skate through without a challenge, they’re in for […]

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How Idaho Conservatives Can Beat the Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative

Pro-abortion activists are once again working to drag Idaho down the same path as California, Ohio, and Michigan—using a deceptive ballot initiative to rewrite our state constitution and erase our pro-life protections. We cannot let that happen. Here are three steps Idaho conservatives must take to defeat this radical push: 1. Don’t Waste Resources on […]