Do not be deceived. Proposition 1 is not about helping schools. It is not about making horse racing legal. No one is trying to take away horse racing. It’s about taking money from Idaho households to pad the pockets of a few individuals. It’s about circumventing our own constitution. Gambling is prohibited by Idaho’s constitution.Read more
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Throughout our country’s history, we have enjoyed some extraordinary presidents and survived some frankly dreadful ones. But in this critical world, we sometimes look for excuses to criticize even our greatest leaders and neglect opportunities to honor them. From Thomas Jefferson’s slave ownership to Benjamin Franklin’s indiscretions, John Adams’ bouts with depression, and Abraham Lincoln’sRead more
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The practice of setting aside a day of giving thanks has been observed since ancient times throughout the world, but the origin of America’s Thanksgiving tradition is usually traced back to the Pilgrims in 1621. By today’s standards, those early settlers in Plymouth Colony (Massachusetts) had little to be thankful for. They had arrived inRead more
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From its earliest colonization, America has been the standard bearer of religious freedom. French Protestants fleeing religious persecution established a Huguenot colony at Fort Caroline (Florida) in 1564, followed by the Pilgrims and Puritans colonizing New England. Roger Williams founded Rhode Island in 1636, which rapidly became a haven for Quakers, Jews, and other “dissenters”Read more
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I stood in the corner of the room—alone, except for the spirits of those brave and inspired men who had been there before. My eyes wondered from desk to desk, from chair to chair, until they settled on the armchair at the front of the room where George Washington sat for nearly three months. OnRead more
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Congress established Labor Day in 1894 to celebrate the contributions workers make to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. The success of any nation, family or individual is contingent upon our commitment to work. But somewhere along the line we have been fed the idea that a life full of free time, leisure,Read more
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Public education and transportation funding dominated this year’s legislative session. Strengthening our educational system and maintaining our transportation infrastructure are vital to the social and economic success of our state. Idaho is truly becoming the state of choice for doing business and raising families. Thank you for the privilege to represent you. With the 2015Read more
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Political prognostication is hazardous pastime. It is dangerous to predict how a group of lawmakers, representing unique constituencies, will function when thrown together for the legislative session. As uncertain as the future is, I thought I would give a shot at identifying the major issues facing the 2015 Idaho Legislature: Education Enhancements There is aRead more
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