Jim Jones
Primary elections in Idaho and elsewhere give hope for better days ahead
Governor Little is headed into troubled waters in November.
It is appropriate to honor Idaho’s Dirk Kempthorne on this Memorial Day
While I’d known of the former governor’s legendary support of the U.S. military, I was blown away by his audacious act of arranging for the airlift of 395 Afghan allies.
Idaho’s Republican civil war intensifies as the primary election draws near
If the more reasonable and pragmatic faction prevails, Idaho may return to a period of responsible problem-solving governing.
Attorney General Labrador gives improper campaign help to his soulmates
According to an article in the Idaho Education News, Labrador’s inquiry into the matter was based upon a complaint made by the four Magic Valley members of the so-called Gang of Eight
Independent voters can bring a halt to Idaho’s divisive politics
Unaffiliated voters can and should exercise their lawful right to vote in the May 19 Republican primary.
Senator Jim Guthrie is the epitome of courage and quiet leadership
It should not be forgotten that Labrador has cozied up with Christian nationalists since taking office three years ago.
Idaho’s budgeting process – throwing together feathers, hoping for a duck
After the governor made his budget recommendation, he just sat on his hands and allowed JFAC and the Legislature to throw a budget together.
Idaho’s education system is grossly overburdened with needless rules
Most of the criticism of public education has been orchestrated by the ill-named Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF).
The good, the bad and the ugly in Idaho’s political arena
Any reasonable and responsible legislative body would see the desperate need to increase state revenues.
Idaho’s MAGA warriors will be running amok in the 2026 legislative session
MAGA legislators are hoping to make additional cuts to Idaho’s Medicaid program