Jim Jones

Jim Jones is a Vietnam combat veteran who served 8 years as Idaho Attorney General (1983-1991) and 12 years as Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court (2005-2017).

Remember to give thanks for the unlikely success of America’s revolution

As Americans gather together with family and friends for the Thanksgiving weekend, many will likely have partisan differences. That just seems to be a fact of life in present-day America. But there are things so fundamental to our shared experience that we can find bases for agreement. I believe we are all proud and inspired…

A lawsuit has been filed to prevent subsidizing private/religious education

The framers of Idaho’s Constitution mandated that the Legislature provide adequate state funding for the public school system.

Idaho legislators should not vote on bills that line their own pockets

There is good reason to believe that some legislators voted for the bill with the intention of benefitting from its provisions.

 A political statement masquerading as a legal opinion must be called out

I know the importance of providing sound legal advice to state entities.

America desperately needs a renewal of the spirit of July 4, 1776

All of us should take a cue from those who signed the Declaration of Independence and pledge to do more to serve and improve our country.

There’s never a dull moment in the Idaho political scene nowadays

Little and the Legislature gifted to families that are sending their kids to private and religious schools will add to the revenue shortfall.

Tony Park was a genuine soul and an Idaho champion of the rule of law

Tony’s admiration of courageous elected officials was not confined to members of his own party.

Idaho now has a powerful mini-legislature within its official Legislature

It is high time for JFAC leadership to establish procedural rules to expedite the funding of programs enacted through the established legislative process.

We the People need to exert our power over our elected officials

The people have to get engaged, to let the politicians know that what they prize the most.

The private and religious school subsidy bill is a taxpayer boondoggle

Idaho’s government ethics law requires public officials, including members of the Legislature, to disclose conflicts of interest before taking official action.