Category: Idaho Conservative, The

Paul Ezra Rhoades is going to be put to death for the 1987 murders of two people. He was convicted in 1988, 22 years ago.

And Rhoades is not the longest serving death row inmate. That “honor” goes to Gene Francis …

The Spokesman Review reports on the Idaho Strawpoll which is scheduled for January 6th, or the Friday days before the likely New Hampshire Primary Date, leading to speculation that GOP candidates are unlikely to show up. Gary Montcrief at BSU …

Senator Curt McKenzie’s overally defensive Reader’s View on his and John McGee’s use of per diem in the Statesman begins:
Reporters can create controversy — or the appearance of it — by reporting half the story or taking details out of context. Conservative …

I have a post up at the Press Tribune on Senators McGee and McKenzie’s use of per diem and how I think the law should be changed so that lawmakers can’t game the system.

In the meanwhile, Dennis Mansfield …

Driving to church today, I came to a stop at an intersection to take a left turn. I waited at the intersection and after one car passed, I decided to wait for a van before turning in. The van was …

Dave Frasier writing at the Boise Guardian wrote regarding a potential Elliot Werk City Council that some sources see Elliot Werk running for Council for a good reason:
Here is how one tipster phrased it: “The only name I’ve heard …

Senator John McGee’s lawyer is hinting that there may be a medical explanation for McGee’s actions:
“I think there are medical explanations … that may very well exist in this case that will negate any criminal liability,” his attorney, …

We are a nation where despite our poor economy, there’s excess money to spend on studies like this showing that 1 in 4 State Legislators doesn’t have a college degree. Shocker.

DFO at Huckleberries says that 73% of our legislators …

I’m not unsympathetic with some folks who’ve felt the pain of deep cuts during the economic crisis. Some folks who have been dependent on Medicaid have seen services cut off and reduced and any parent will tell you that budgets …

Could Patty Duke run for Governor as a Democrat?

I think so. To get elected as a Democrat in Idaho, you’ll have to tell different people different things on what you believe and govern. And Ms. Duke already has experience …