Idaho Freedom Foundation
Coverage vs. Care (Part 1)
On Valentine’s Day 1966, Gov. Bob Smylie called a special session of the state Legislature to deal, primarily, with reapportioning the Idaho Senate to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s one-man-one-vote requirement. Back then, there was a senator…
Property Tax Relief Options Explained
The most important point to understand regarding property taxes is that they are budget-driven. This…
Unconstitutional Programs and the Administrative State:…
Over the past century, political progressives have built a bureaucratic machine with the goal of…
The Property Tax: Expensive and Outdated
When my dog gets hold of one of her toys, she won’t let it go. The harder I try to take it, the…
Play for the Team on Your Jersey: It’s an Integrity…
Imagine your favorite sports team. They all wear the same uniform, stand under the same banner, and…
Teacher Appreciation Should Not Be Tied to Spending on Education
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week across the country, and it prompted Governor Brad Little to issue a press release where he had this to say: “This is Teacher Appreciation Week, a meaningful opportunity to recognize the people who stand at the…
Saving Money Should Not Be a Thankless Task for…
Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a staff member of one of Idaho’s US Senators. The…
The Measure of a Man
House Bill 461, introduced late in the 2025 legislative session, would have required the state to…
Kneecapping Conservatives, Protecting Bureaucrats:…
As the 2026 legislative session reached its disappointing end, so too did Chairman John Vander…
Idaho’s Budget Grew 2.5% Despite the Cuts, because of…
If you were paying attention to the budget debates on both the House and Senate floors during the…
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