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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)

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?

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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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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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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Free Market Economics

by Chick Heileson December 4, 2009

About a month ago, the Federal Reserve announced its goal to grasp even more control over the banking industry by seeking veto power over the pay policies of any bank of its choosing. We already know about the many bailouts and “stimulus” packages passed by Congress within the last year. If the solution to our [...]

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“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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We the People – An Educated Electorate

by Chick Heileson November 30, 2009

Today, public esteem for politicians is generally pretty low. A recent Rasmussen survey found that 73% of Americans trust the judgment of the American people more than the judgment of political leaders. Their surveys also found that “by a two-to-one margin, voters believe that no matter how bad things are, Congress can always make them [...]

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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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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

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

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 questionable and irresponsible spending habits of the Idaho Falls City Council.

by The Gadsden October 20, 2009

The local political chatter around here and town sure seems quite. Aside from a few campaign signs here and there for the various city council races, you wouldn’t guess that an election is just around the corner.
In exactly two weeks, we have the opportunity to vote for who will represent our interests and values at [...]

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Tea Party and Memorial Day Rally

by The Gadsden May 21, 2009

I was glad to see mention of this weekend’s Memorial Day Rally and Tea Party activity posted on the poll. Unfortunately, after reading the live chat portion of the blog, I realized many of the readers unaware of the details for the rally.
That being said, the Memorial Day rally is a great way to [...]

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Do Renters Truly Destroy Neighborhoods?

by my4sons March 12, 2009

I just read a recent MSN article, entitled Many towns tightening “no rental” rules. The fact that homeowners nationwide are having a tough time selling their homes, given the current economic situation and housing markets, is no surprise. However, the article said many Home Owners Associations (HOA’s), and even some community leaders, across the nation [...]

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Update: School District 93 no longer considering a 4-day school week, instead plans to explore other budget and program cuts. Meetings scheduled for next week.

by Joe Plumber March 4, 2009

In follow up to my post from February 12, Bonneville Joint School District 93 is no longer considering a four-day school week.
Now, district officials are considering program and salary cuts as well as letting go some of the newer teachers.
Meanwhile, SD.93 plans to hold an open meeting to address the possible budget cuts and the [...]

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Should the state accept the federal money designated for Idaho in Obama’s American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?

by Joe Plumber February 18, 2009

Yesterday, Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signed Executive Order 2009-06, which creates a “stimulus executive committee” that will be appointed by Otter to review state agency information and make recommendations within 30 days on how to best use the federal money designated for Idaho in the federal law. Those recommendations will be due by the [...]

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Big Toes, Paul Newman, and the Economic Mess

by Nikola Tesla October 1, 2008

I have a couple things on my mind as I cross my abnormal
feet here in Idaho Falls and I’m not sure how to tie them together before I pass out in five minutes, so here it goes.
When I was shorter making my way through grade school U.S. History classes, one of the impressions that I [...]

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Economic Crisis

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

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

Would you support a tax cut?

Defending America

Free Market Economics

“Insuring” Good Health

We the People – An Educated Electorate

Meetings planned to discuss Idaho Falls School District 91 bond proposal

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

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

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

The questionable and irresponsible spending habits of the Idaho Falls City Council.

Do Renters Truly Destroy Neighborhoods?

Update: School District 93 no longer considering a 4-day school week, instead plans to explore other budget and program cuts. Meetings scheduled for next week.

Should the state accept the federal money designated for Idaho in Obama’s American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?

Big Toes, Paul Newman, and the Economic Mess

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