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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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Bank Robbery in Idaho Falls closes out 2009

Thumbnail image for Bank Robbery in Idaho Falls closes out 2009 by Nikola Tesla January 1, 2010

As most of you know (I found out from Alice by her alert in the chatbox) the Wells Fargo Bank on Skyline/Broadway in Idaho Falls was robbed a couple days ago on Wednesday afternoon December 30.
From KPVI Channel 6: “Police, who roped off the area shortly after the robbery say the subject is described as [...]

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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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Blake Hall in the news again…

by Scuttlebutt December 11, 2009

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) – The Republican National Committee’s former chief lawyer has been sued for civil damages by a woman he pleaded guilty to stalking. The Idaho Statesman says 56-year-old Blake Hall was sued Monday in 7th District Court by Allison Chambers and her husband, John Chambers. Hall is also the former Idaho Republican [...]

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Defending America

by Chick Heileson December 11, 2009

One of the key purposes for creating our Union was to provide for the common defense of the states and the people. To ensure that we have liberty we must be protected from enemies both foreign and domestic. Defending the Constitution of the United States from those enemies is part of the oath that every soldier [...]

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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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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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Should A Jury Be Allowed To Make Someone An Instant Millionaire?

Thumbnail image for Should A Jury Be Allowed To Make Someone An Instant Millionaire? by Guest Writer November 18, 2009

(submitted by Olie)
An Idaho Falls man was just awarded nearly $2 MILLION in a recent lawsuit.  KPVI  reported that Levon Babakhanian was just awarded $1.8 million in a lawsuit involving a traffic accident he was involved in three years ago.  Babkhanian was on a motorcycle in Bonneville County when he ran into a dump truck [...]

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IdahoFallsToday.com Brings Back The Largest List Of LINKS in Southeast Idaho!

Thumbnail image for IdahoFallsToday.com Brings Back The Largest List Of LINKS in Southeast Idaho! by Joe Eagle November 18, 2009

It’s back! Over the years we have collected the largest list of links for Idaho Falls and the surrounding area. Some time ago, that list was lost, but after some work, and a few boxes of twinkies, it’s back online with some new features:

List by Category – Previously links were listed out on an entire [...]

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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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Blake Hall In Handcuffs?

Thumbnail image for Blake Hall In Handcuffs? by Eavesdropper November 6, 2009

The word around the water cooler is that the special prosecutor who was hired to review the allegations against Blake Hall is expected to submit his report as early as today.  Depending on what the report says, Blake Hall, who has worked as a Bonneville County Attorney, could end up in handcuffs.
Earlier this year, Blake [...]

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Meetings planned to discuss Idaho Falls School District 91 bond proposal

by Joe Plumber November 4, 2009

The public will have a chance to learn more about the Idaho Falls School District’s $84.5 million bond (to be repaid over a 20-year period) proposal during two schoolhouse meetings scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Theresa Bunker Elementary School and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Ethel Boyes Elementary School.
The bond election [...]

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Idaho Democrats Abandon Non-Partisan Politics in City Elections

Thumbnail image for Idaho Democrats Abandon Non-Partisan Politics in City Elections by Larry Lyon November 2, 2009

With all the attention “Non- Partisan” politics has gotten in Idaho Falls since the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee voted 23 to 3 for the option to endorse candidates in city races, I did some research. What I found was very enlightening.
I did some research on the history of “non-partisan” politics in Idaho. The following [...]

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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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Prohibiting Sex Offenders from Attending Church

Thumbnail image for Prohibiting Sex Offenders from Attending Church by Kevin M. Wrathson October 22, 2009

According to the Associated Press,  new laws passed in the state of North Carolina last year made it illegal for a convicted sex offender named James Nichols to attend worship services at his Baptist church due to the presence of a daycare facility on the grounds.  On March 28, 2009, he was arrested at his [...]

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Does the Majority Really Decide Who Sits in the Oval Office?

Thumbnail image for Does the Majority Really Decide Who Sits in the Oval Office? by Kevin M. Wrathson October 16, 2009

A group called called National Popular Vote is a corporation that was founded by, among others, John Koza (inventor of the scratch-off lottery ticket) for the purpose of promoting the establishment of an interstate compact which would change the way our nation elects its president.  According to Mr. Koza, who has written and published a [...]

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“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Thumbnail image for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” by Wendyjo October 12, 2009

What?  What is that suppose to mean?  Roll over and play stupid?
I mean, come on!  We’re supposedly living in the greatest Country in the world.  H E double L, Lincoln even extended freedom to our black brothers and sisters.  We no longer draft citizens into the military but allow them to voluntarily sign-up for duty; [...]

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Why Did Local Schools Opt-out of the Obama Speech?

Thumbnail image for Why Did Local Schools Opt-out of the Obama Speech? by Alice September 17, 2009

I’m curious why the local schools chose to opt-out of the Obama speech? At first, it just seemed counter-productive to me to miss a great chance for in-class dialogue and debate, or discussion at home. No matter what he was talking about, I couldn’t fathom that it could be so bad that school kids, his intended audience, shouldn’t be allowed to hear it. I also worried that it would make Idaho, once again, look backward and uninformed, but I didn’t know if schools in other states had opted out of the speech.

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Healthcare is Not a Right

by ronnate August 10, 2009

Ironically, when government violates our God-given rights in an attempt to provide entitlements, it becomes the very criminal it was created to destroy.

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Police abuse – What should we do when it happens here?

by Rural Lawyer July 24, 2009

Officers of the Boise City Police were recently found by the Boise Community Ombudsman to have used excessive force.

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Is it time for once prominent local politician Blake Hall to step aside?

by The Gadsden July 22, 2009

I know that when I first moved to Idaho Falls, Blake Hall was a name that was well respected, and is some circles well feared. However, I never quite understood why. I have met the man a few times and to be honest was never very impressed.

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