Chris CargillNov 12, 20221 minNATURAL RESOURCES/ENERGYChecking in on the mountain snowpackWe have seen dire warnings from many activists and some politicians across the region regarding climate change and the future of our...
Chris CargillNov 10, 20222 minGOVERNANCEVoters have amended Idaho’s constitution – now what?It wasn’t overwhelming approval, but voters in the Gem State gave a thumbs up to a constitutional amendment that would allow the...
Chris CargillNov 9, 20221 minGOVERNANCEOf squeakers and blowoutsNationally speaking, Tuesday’s election results might not have been what everyone was expecting or predicting. It may take days or weeks...
Chris CargillNov 9, 20223 minEDUCATIONWhat's next for public schools following Tuesday's election?The results from Tuesday’s election continue to ripple through state legislatures and school boards across the nation. Exit polling shows...
Chris CargillNov 6, 20222 minGOVERNANCENo, vote by mail elections do not increase voter turnoutCitizens across the Mountain States and the nation are busy casting ballots for the 2022 general election. Some have already voted by...
Chris CargillNov 4, 20222 minBUDGET/TAXTV typo provides lesson on core functions of governmentEveryone makes mistakes, and if you’ve ever used a computer or smartphone, you know typos are a commonplace occurrence. But an oops on a...
Madilynne ClarkNov 4, 20222 minGOVERNANCEExamining local voter turnout in mid-term electionsVoter apathy runs rampant in many mid-term elections and lower voter turnout is the result. Lower profile races, indifference towards...
Chris CargillNov 3, 20221 minBUDGET/TAXCredit agencies chime-in on spending, tax policiesWe’re getting used to seeing Idaho and other Mountain States rank highly in government spending restraint, savings and accountability....