Gem State Chronicle

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The Gem State Chronicle provides news and analysis that empowers you to make positive change in Idaho.

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · 8 h

Guest opinion from Rep. Heather Scott: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/scott-…

gemstatechron's tweet card. Good government is the result of good citizens communicating and engaging in government.

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 18

Guest opinion from Brent Regan: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/regan-…

gemstatechron's tweet card. By Brent Regan “You only catch flak when you are over the target” comes from the WWII bomber crews who would attract anti-aircraft fire as they approached their destination. In modern terms it…

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · 2 h

New at the Chronicle: We keep asking more of our lawmakers, yet withhold the tools or time to do the job well. Why interim groups like DOGE matter if we want real reform: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/the-pa…

gemstatechron's tweet card. How can we support effective champions of liberty without growing government in the process?

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · 6 h

Press release from Attorney General Raúl Labrador: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/releas…

gemstatechron's tweet card. For Immediate Release July 24, 2025 Media Contact: Damon Sidur damon.sidur@ag.idaho.gov BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against…

Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · 7 h

Press release from Mountain States Policy Center on the launch of the Bill & Milly Kay Baldwin Center for Education: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/releas…

gemstatechron's tweet card. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2025 BOISE – Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) is proud to announce the official launch of the Bill & Milly Kay Baldwin Center for Education, a new research and…

Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · 22 h

Press release from the Senate Majority Caucus: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/releas…

gemstatechron's tweet card. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Contact: Senator Ben Toews IdGOPSenateCaucus@gmail.com (208) 209-7791 Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Senate Republican Caucus proudly welcomes U.S.

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 23

New at the Chronicle: Ada County vs. Boise: A look at how two local governments handle your tax dollars. gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/battle…

gemstatechron's tweet card. On Monday evening, I received an email blast from Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) warning of a looming property tax increase in Ada County. The email encouraged readers to attend Tuesday night’s…

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 23

Press release from Gov. Brad Little following the sentencing of Bryan Kohlberger: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/releas…

gemstatechron's tweet card. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2025 Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today following the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger who pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four…

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 23

Press release from Sen. Jim Risch regarding the 287(g) Program Protection Act: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/releas…

gemstatechron's tweet card. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2025 Contact: Madison Hardy Janessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced today the 287(g) Program Protection Act to streamline and…

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 23

Press release from Gov. Brad Little about HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.'s visit to Idaho: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/releas…

gemstatechron's tweet card. Gov. Little proclaims August as “Keeping Idaho Healthy Month”…

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 23

Statement from Attorney General Labrador on the sentencing of Bryan Kohlberger: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/releas…

gemstatechron's tweet card. For Immediate Release July 23, 2025 Media Contact: Damon Sidur damon.sidur@ag.idaho.gov BOISE — Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued the following statement after Ada County District Judge…

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 22

Daily Minute 7/25/25: The DOGE Task Force: This Friday, the DOGE Task Force of Idaho legislators will meet for the first time. Is this just a waste of time, or could they potentially start the process of significant government reform?

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 22

New at the Chronicle: The first meeting of the Legislature's "DOGE Task Force" is this Friday. What can we expect from this new committee? gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/doge-t…

gemstatechron's tweet card. Will this interim committee bring about meaningful reform of our government?

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 21

New at the Chronicle: Idaho is a one-party state, so it's natural that Republicans will split along factional lines. But can we still work together to accomplish conservative goals? gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/beyond…

gemstatechron's tweet card. What can history teach Idaho conservatives today?

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 21

Check out Congressman Mike Simpson's latest weekly newsletter: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/newsle…

gemstatechron's tweet card. By Congressman Mike Simpson Dear Friend, Appropriations season is in full swing! From advancing the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill from the Subcommittee to the Full…

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 20

Catch up on news you might have missed with the Gem State Chronicle's weekly roundup: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/sunday…

gemstatechron's tweet card. Catching up on the week’s news…

Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 19

Check out the weekly newsletter of Attorney General Raúl Labrador: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/newsle…

gemstatechron's tweet card. by Attorney General Raúl Labrador | Originally published in The Hill on July 10, 2025 In 2019, the University of Montana allowed a runner named June Eastwood, a biological male who had adopted a…

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 18

Press release from Gov. Brad Little regarding the appointment of Regina McCrea as District Judge in North Idaho. gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/releas…

gemstatechron's tweet card. Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Regina McCrea as District Judge to the First Judicial District. McCrea is a is a seasoned trial attorney with over 20 years of…

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Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 18

New at the Chronicle: Idaho Insider continues to get better and better. Learn more about this great resource for engaging with your elected lawmakers. gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/update…

gemstatechron's tweet card. Prior to the 2024 Republican legislative primaries, I launched a service called Primary Pulse, with profiles for each candidate. Once the elections were done, I had all these pages…

Gem State Chronicle@gemstatechron · Jul 18

Press release from Attorney General Labrador: gemstatechronicle.com/2025/07/releas…

gemstatechron's tweet card. For Immediate Release July 18, 2025 Media Contact: Damon Sidur damon.sidur@ag.idaho.gov BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador led a 20-state coalition in filing an amicus brief urging a federal...

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