One of the most disappointing parts of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic was the prolonged use of emergency powers by...

Legislative sessions in Idaho, Montana and Washington are more than a month old, and we are getting a rough idea of what could be in play...

Montana could join the list of states seeking to ban required "diversity training" by public employees. Senate Bill 222 has been...

One of the most important tasks for government is to be transparent. Some governments are better than others at accomplishing that goal....

Policymakers across the region and nation are always looking for ways to increase voter turnout and community involvement. Idaho...

It's not that difficult. Throughout the COVID pandemic, local and state governments figured out ways to use technology to keep their...

A constitutional amendment that would change the way the citizens of Idaho gather signatures for an initiative is one step closer to...

Idaho House Bill 54 deals with election integrity. At the present time, citizens can use student photo identification from a high school...

The tug of war between the federal government, the states and local governments has been part of our Republic since the founding - and...

Voting may be your civic duty, but should the government be forcing you to do it? Some members of the Washington State legislature say...

Idaho’s constitution makes it very clear: “all political power is inherent in the people.” Article 3 defines one of the most sacred...

In the debate over education choice in Idaho, much has been made about the Blaine Amendment of Idaho's constitution. Article IX Section 5...

Starting in January 2020, reports of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) entering the United States were a reality, and no longer an international...

Two U.S. Supreme Court cases will determine the future of free speech and expression on the internet - one is Twitter v. Taamaneh, the...

If the state capital of Idaho ignores state and federal law, it could cost the city millions in revenues. That’s the message state...

Joint resolution SJ5 in the Montana state legislature pushes Congress to not only fully fund public safety and law enforcement agencies,...

Numerous states – now including Montana – are considering legislation calling for an Article V Convention of the states. What does that...

As legislative sessions in our region are underway, one cannot help but look at the list of bills being introduced and be overwhelmed....

Montana is considering legislation that would tighten the rules for the auditing process — including penalties for state employees that...

Governor Brad Little welcomed members of the Idaho State Legislature today with his state of the state address, pressing a theme of...