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Rules and Resolutions: What is Your Opinion?

Hi! My name is Sarah Curran. I am the State Committee Youth for the Bingham County Republican Central Committee. This year, I have the opportunity to vote at the summer GOP meeting, June 20-21. As the State Committee Youth, I represent those ages 18 to 40. I would like to accurately represent voters of those […]

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Op-Ed: You’re Invited to Pocatello

This month, Republicans from throughout the Gem State will come together in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho, to enjoy fellowship and take care of important party business. The Idaho GOP State Central Committee is made up of delegates from every legislative district and county in the state. We gather every six months to hear reports from across […]

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The Game is Afoot

This has been a quiet year compared to 2024. No headline elections, no presidential campaign, no caucuses, no state conventions. Yet political junkies need not worry, because the 2026 campaigns have already begun. Here in Idaho, all 105 state representative and senate seats will be on the ballot, as will our seven statewide constitutional offices. […]

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District 30 Legislative Session Recap

The District 30 Legislative Session Recap was held on April 22nd, 2025, at Dawn Enterprises at 280 Cedar Street, in Blackfoot, Idaho. Our honorable legislators, Senator Julie Van Orden, Representative David Cannon, and Representative Ben Fuhriman were present to report the achievements of the 2025 legislative session which adjourned on April 4th after 89 days […]

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3rd Annual Legislative Review Potluck Dinner

Reminder: Please join us to hear our Legislative District 30 House Representative, David Cannon, as he shares his accomplishments and disappointments during the 2025 legislative session. Friday, April 11th, 2025 Bingham Academy Charter School1350 Parkway Drive #30(Riverside Plaza), Blackfoot, ID Doors Open at 6:30 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm Sponsored by the Bingham County Conservatives […]

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Medical Freedom Blocked. Questions Silenced. Chairs Empty.

This Op-Ed Courtesy of Zito for Idaho Substack What You Need to Know From the Capitol This Week. Governor Little Vetoes the Idaho Medical Freedom Act (S1023) Senate Bill 1023—the Idaho Medical Freedom Act—is straightforward: It protects Idahoans from being forced to undergo medical interventions as a condition of employment, school attendance, or access to […]

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Illuminate Our Heritage – Join the Two Lights for Tomorrow Initiative!

Dear Neighbors, I’m excited to share that Bingham County has officially proclaimed our participation in the Two Lights for Tomorrow initiative—a heartfelt tribute to our nation’s journey to independence and a call for unity in our community. On the evening of April 18, 2025, we invite you to display two lights in your windows. This […]

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For the People, Not the Powerful

Protect Idaho, Not Corporations: The Fight Against S1183 and H303 As we head into what will hopefully be our final week of the session, your elected legislators have some big decisions to make — and not just about the state budget. Two major corporations, Idaho Power and Bayer, are each pushing bills that would grant […]

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Opinion: Conservatism or liberalism — the choice is yours

If I were to use my thumb to cover up Mike Colson’s title as listed in the March 5 Post Register, I would have quickly mistaken him for a liberal Democrat. No serious Republican talks about government the way Colson does, let alone the chairman of the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee, until now. Colson […]

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IFF Analysis: House Bill 138 – Medicaid expansion, conditions (+5)

Bill Description: House Bill 138 would require the effective repeal of Medicaid expansion in Idaho unless certain cost-saving measures are implemented and reform benchmarks are met.  Rating: +5 NOTE: House Bill 138 is similar to House Bill 419, introduced during the 2024 legislative session. Does it create, expand, or enlarge any agency, board, program, function, or […]