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Legislative update from Rep. Janice McGeachin (R-32A)

Thumbnail image for Legislative update from Rep. Janice McGeachin (R-32A) by Guest Writer February 23, 2010

Dear Friends and Neighbors:
By passing HJM9, the Idaho House pushed back against growing federal power by asserting state sovereignty.  The House voted to condemn major portions of the Clean Water Restoration Act that is pending before the U.S. Senate, agreeing with Representative Raybould (R-Rexburg) that the legislation pending in Congress would have “drastic” negative effects [...]

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Legislative update from Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-33A)

Thumbnail image for Legislative update from Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-33A) by Guest Writer February 23, 2010

2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION:  FEBRUARY 19, 2010
This week the discussions about budget setting and state revenues continue.  Last week the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC) set the final FY2010 and FY2011 budget numbers.  The FY2010 budget number was the final decision made by JFAC when considering the original appropriation, and the holdbacks that had been [...]

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Would you support a tax cut?

Thumbnail image for Would you support a tax cut? by Joe Plumber December 13, 2009

Today (12/13/2009), the Associated Press reorted that “Idaho Republicans are pushing to cut individual and corporate income taxes by more than a third over the next decade, saying it would lure businesses and pump life into the slumping state economy. Their plan would cut Idaho’s corporate income tax rate of 7.6 percent and the individual [...]

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Playing the lottery…

by Guest Writer December 8, 2009

There is a pretty obvious reason why buying lottery tickets is a bad idea. You will lose money. The odds are usually just awful. Casino gambling is, in comparison, a comparatively sound investment.
And, of course, casino gambling is not a wise thing to do with your savings. You would have to be off the deep [...]

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“Insuring” Good Health

Thumbnail image for “Insuring” Good Health by Chick Heileson December 2, 2009

As Congress currently debates a massive government overhaul of our nation’s healthcare system, it seems a fundamental question is being left out of the debate: “Does the federal government have any right to discuss how to manage your personal health?”
The current administration is pushing for a government-run plan that will compete with private insurance plans. [...]

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Should states have the right to determine their own budgets?

Thumbnail image for Should states have the right to determine their own budgets? by Joe Plumber December 2, 2009

Earlier this week, I read an interesting article by Rebecca Boone of the Associated Press. The article, published in the local paper, Post Register, caught my eye with the title Idaho health providers seek to increase scope of lawsuit.  
As I read the article, I found it interesting that “a group of private agencies” that [...]

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Hang up or listen? Campaigning by phone – Robo calls.

Thumbnail image for Hang up or listen? Campaigning by phone – Robo calls. by Joe Plumber November 30, 2009

A few weeks ago, several of us received automated phone calls asking us to vote one way or the other – most recently during School District 91’s bond election asking us to vote NO. Supporters of the bond seemed almost irate that someone would dare organize an opposition to the bond campaign, let alone use [...]

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NEW: Original Thai 2 Brings Spice Of Asia To Idaho Falls

Thumbnail image for NEW: Original Thai 2 Brings Spice Of Asia To Idaho Falls by Perser November 10, 2009

I didn’t see anything on this, so I thought I’d try my hand at actually writing an article.
There’s a new restaurant in town that’s bringing a little culture and a new option to someone looking for a little variety for lunch or dinner. Original Thai 2 has opened on 17th street, and is now [...]

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Sams Club Needs To Impove The Safety Of Their Lot

Thumbnail image for Sams Club Needs To Impove The Safety Of Their Lot by Perser November 10, 2009

If you enter the Sam’s Club parking lot, you won’t likely see a stop sign. There’s one there, but there’s a good chance you won’t notice it. That’s because the sign is so old it has faded to white. This creates for a dangerous intersection right out front of the Sam’s Club. [...]

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Post Register Gives Near Glowing Review of Daren Palmer, The Man Accused Of Running A Ponzi Scheme And Defrauding Millions

Thumbnail image for Post Register Gives Near Glowing Review of Daren Palmer, The Man Accused Of Running A Ponzi Scheme And Defrauding Millions by For The People November 9, 2009

The Post Register appeared to honor the man accused of running a Ponzi Scheme in Southeast Idaho in a front-page article Sunday entitled “Daren Palmer: Revealed”. About three-fourths of the article that ran as the feature storywent through Daren Palmer’s life holding him up and honoring him instead of bringing to light the background [...]

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Meet Barbara Ehardt – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 6

Thumbnail image for Meet Barbara Ehardt – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 6 by Joe Plumber October 23, 2009

Election day this year, for 2009, is Tuesday, November 3rd. For election information or if you would like to know where to vote, please contact the County Elections Office at (208) 529-1363 or click here.
Now, an introduction to Barbara Ehardt…
Barbara Ehardt was born and raised in Idaho Falls and is a graduate of Idaho Falls High [...]

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Meet Alex Creek – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 4

Thumbnail image for Meet Alex Creek – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 4 by Joe Plumber October 23, 2009

Election day this year, for 2009, is Tuesday, November 3rd. For election information or if you would like to know where to vote, please contact the County Elections Office at (208) 529-1363 or click here.
Now, an introduction to Alex Creek…
Alex Creek is a graduate of Idaho Falls High School and holds a business degree from the [...]

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Meet Ida Hardcastle – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 4

Thumbnail image for Meet Ida Hardcastle – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 4 by Joe Plumber October 23, 2009

Election day this year, for 2009, is Tuesday, November 3rd. For election information or if you would like to know where to vote, please contact the County Elections Office at (208) 529-1363 or click here.
Now, an introduction to Ida Hardcastle…
I have been a council woman since 1994. In that time, I have been the Council Chair [...]

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The Bio-Life Experience

Thumbnail image for The Bio-Life Experience by Alice October 9, 2009

Ever since the whole Bio-life “we’ll pay you for your bodily fluids” thing started, I’ve wanted to donate and make some extra spending money. For some reason I’ve just never gotten around to it.
I hear that the people do the actual poking aren’t phlebotomists or pre-trained in any way (they train them after they are [...]

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Is it important that lawmakers disclose their personal finances to the public?

by Joe Plumber June 25, 2009

Do you think politicians should have to disclose their personal finances? Chime in here.

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Enough Complaining…It’s Time For Solutions

by Dennis Jones June 15, 2009

During the past few years, we have all been kept well informed as to the state of our national economic downturn. And, thanks to forums such as this, we’ve all had our opportunity to sound off and voice our displeasure at our government’s leadership (or lack thereof) with regards to the creation of and the dealing [...]

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Help Me Bring Sunflower and Sprouts to Idaho Falls!

by cowywaaz May 28, 2009

RE: the Idaho Falls Food Coop and thoughts of bringing in another store of
that type.
Someone posted the idea of Whole Foods locating to Idaho Falls.  I would like
to make another suggestion that people look into……….Sunflower Market or
Sprouts.  I live in Denver and am contemplating a move to IF, but am spoiled
by the number of wonderful [...]

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Recognizing Local Business

by AppleJack May 6, 2009

I know we have a post that lists locally owned restaraunts, but I wanted to write a post that recognizes local business.  I recently purchased a new “used” vehicle from South-Town Sales and I wanted to let everyone know what great service I received.  Their located at 5634 S. Yellowstone Hwy and their number is 522-0070. 
I’ve [...]

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Idaho Freedom Foundation: Meridian City Begins Posting Financial Data

by hallistone April 29, 2009

If Meridian can do this, why not Idaho Falls?  Why not our school districts? – Halli
Meridian officials have notified the Idaho Freedom Foundation that the city will soon begin posting line-item expenditure data on the municipality’s website. That makes Meridian the fourth Idaho community to agree to a new level of transparency, allowing citizens to [...]

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The Experience of a Lifetime

by EnjoyLife April 7, 2009

When people find out that I work in hospice I usually get the same responses:
“Oh, bless your heart, you must be a special type of person to do that.”
or “That must be really hard.  I could never do that.”
or “That must be a really depressing kind of work.”
While receiving these comments is run-of-the-mill for me, [...]

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Local lawmaker supports the return of domestic horse slaughterhouses…

by Joe Plumber March 23, 2009

According to an AP article that I read today, State Rep. Tom Loertscher (R-31) is asking Congress to back the return of horse slaughterhouses here in the US. Loertscher believes this move would ease financial strains on local ranchers, farmers and horse owners, as “most people can’t afford to ship their horses outside the U.S. [...]

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City proposes a face-lift for Memorial Drive and the riverfront. Is it cause for concern? What about downtown parking and traffic?

by Joe Plumber March 12, 2009

I knew the City of Idaho Falls was considering a few new concepts regarding downtown’s Memorial Drive. I had gathered the info for a future post, yet felt it might be too early to start the conversation until things solidified. Now that the Post Register has the story on their front page, I guess now [...]

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New Night-Club/Dance Club in Idaho Falls

by Kelynn Cherry October 1, 2008

A new dance club will be opening in Idaho Falls the fall of 2009. It is being marketed as “Idaho’s Premier Night Club”. It will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Friday’s it will be 18+, with a 21+ side as well. Supposedly, Fridays will be marketed to gays and lesbians, and [...]

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Paper Checks Belong to a Bygone Era

by geekery April 24, 2008

I saw the flier when I walked into Smitty’s recently, and I read the message, but it did not hit me until I read it again when paying our bill and leaving. The Idaho Falls Smitty’s restaurant will no longer accept personal or business checks!
I think it did not register in my mind at [...]

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Three Steps to End Our War on Drugs

by Joe Vandal April 13, 2008

I am surprised nobody has yet written an article at IdahoFallz.com about America’s decades-old War on Drugs. I read many comments where site users express their desire to read and discuss the Drug War. I personally waited to write about it because people who bring up the topic tend to be quickly smeared as “another [...]

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