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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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Janet Trujillo – Candidate for Bonneville County Treasurer

by Janet Trujillo January 21, 2010

Let me introduce myself, I am Janet Trujillo (Tru-he-o). I am married, with four children and three grandchildren. I have worked in County government for several years. I have been very active in my community working with various organizations. I am passionately involved in promoting constitutional education and believe in the original intent of our [...]

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Grandparent Telephone Scam Touches Rexburg

by cindyc January 20, 2010

Yesterday my parents in Rexburg got a call from a “public defender” telling them that their grandson Eric was in jail in Canada and needed them to wire money for bail. Luckily they did not. Today I see that the same scam is working in Utah. The caller had a TON of [...]

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2010 New Years in Idaho Falls – C’mon Baby Light My campFire

by Guest Writer December 31, 2009

Happy New Year!! I just watched the ball drop in NYC. With the help of a visiting relative, I’m inebriated; so this may be be the larger-scale form of “drunk dialing”. Unfortunately, I know some people from my day job read this site so mentioning my current state is an example of the poor decision [...]

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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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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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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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Breaking a Lower Law…

by Neal Larson December 4, 2009

Every so often, you meet somebody that has a way of polarizing people, despite – or perhaps because of — having the best of intentions. Such is the case with Andi Elliott, who runs the Upper Valley Humane Society.
Her effort to save an injured dog in Jefferson County resulted in a trespassing charge filed against [...]

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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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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.

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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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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VIDEO ADDED: Meteor Lights Up Southeast Idaho Sky

by Joe Eagle November 18, 2009

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A Meteor reportedly lit up the Southeast Idaho Sky just after midnight last night according to one IdahoFallsToday.com guest who witnessed the event first hand.
“Manybees” a user on the local community site wrote, “did anyone see the meteor that just lit up the sky a few minutes ago?”
“[It was] incredible! It lit up [...]

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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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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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Swine Flu, H1N1 Finally Kills in Idaho

by Wendyjo October 2, 2009

A man in his 50’s, who lived in South West Idaho, died due to complications directly related to Swine Flu on Monday, September 28th, 2009. The man is now a statistic in Idaho.
Will you join his ranks and be a statistic?
Swine flu has about the same symptoms as seasonal flu: Coughing, head and chest congestion, sore [...]

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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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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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Idaho

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

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

Janet Trujillo – Candidate for Bonneville County Treasurer

Grandparent Telephone Scam Touches Rexburg

2010 New Years in Idaho Falls – C’mon Baby Light My campFire

Would you support a tax cut?

Blake Hall in the news again…

Defending America

Breaking a Lower Law…

Free Market Economics

“Insuring” Good Health

Should states have the right to determine their own budgets?

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

We the People – An Educated Electorate

VIDEO ADDED: Meteor Lights Up Southeast Idaho Sky

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.

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

Swine Flu, H1N1 Finally Kills in Idaho

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

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