George Will makes the argument that the way to protect free speech is to protect individuals from government intrusion.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/05/24/end_run_on_free_speech_96637.html

This well written and thought provoking article is valuable because it shows that we have "handed over" an important issue- our free speech, and let it become a "liberal"...read more

Adam's Blog:

http://www.adamsweb.us/blog/idaho-conservative-scorecard-2/

Congrats to the legislators honored for holding the line!

Dear Friend,

As Chairman of the Idaho Republican Party, I need your help. The Idaho Republican Central Committee and I realize that we can always improve how we listen to our supporters, how we communicate our message to all Idaho Republicans and how we put our resources to work as we serve Idaho.

1. What are the key strengths and beliefs of the Idaho Republican Party that we can build on? How...read more

Finally, a deal everyone can live with. House members held the line, and there will be no gas tax for the moment. They did leave the question open to discussion- long term solutions will have to be found.

Summary of the deal:

Lawmakers have agreed to take part in two task forces this summer focused on transportation. While this deal will not end the debate, even after the legislature approved roughly...read more

Representative Rich Jarvis

We have finished our work here in the Legislature. Everyone has been saying that this first regular session of Idaho's Sixtieth Legislature is probably one of the most difficult sessions in Idaho's history. This is the first time in Idaho's history that we have had two successive years of negative growth projected for General Fund revenues.

The Governor said...read more

Representative Jim Patrick

It has been a very difficult session and all of want to go home. I believe the end is near with the governor possibly willing to compromise further. I do believe we need to maintain the huge investment in bridges and roads, however the voters are simply are not able to bear the additional costs these economic times.

While the economic situation and our lack of funding...read more

The Idaho Legislature is at a standoff. House members cite the struggling economy and refuse to raise taxes. They believe that the economy may still sink lower, and are concerned that tax hikes will limit the ability of the private sector to bounce back. "We have not hit bottom, as evidenced by these preliminary April numbers," said Assistant Majority Leader Scott Bedke, R-Oakley. "It's...read more