This Week In Idaho Politics

Idahoans feel good about jobs and the economy
By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor
By and large, Idahoans are pretty optimistic about the business and jobs climate in their state, a recent poll finds....

Breaking news: Bipartisanship lives in Washington
By Chuck Malloy, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
If you think there's political gridlock in Washington, wait until next year when Democrats take control of the House. Better yet, wait another week or two if President Trump makes good on his threat to shut down the government if Congress doesn't app...

Learning from North Carolina absentee ballot fraud
By Steve Taggart, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
True voting fraud is rare in the United States.  But, the recent shenanigans in the race for North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District should give pause to anyone concerned with the integrity of elections....

Will the President issue crystal balls to immigration screeners?
By Jim Jones
In 1907, Congress enacted legislation to deny entry into the U.S. of "persons likely to become a public charge." The idea was to prevent immigration of people who would be drawing upon public assistance.  ...

Guest opinion: Protecting America's children
By Sen. Mike Crapo
America's children represent our nation's prospect for a bright and strong future. ...

Political roundup: Steelhead, legislative committee appointments
By Idaho Politics Weekly Staff
Just hours before steelhead fishing was closed for good in Idaho, the threat of lawsuits was eliminated and Idaho's river towns were saved. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game made the announcement late last week....

Idaho Republicans support ag price protections; oppose more immigrants
By Bob Bernick, Contributing editor
In general, Idaho Republicans want to keep the federal government out of their personal lives, and especially out of their business operations....

UAMPS nuclear project at INL is attracting international attention
By LaVarr Webb, Publisher
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), located in Idaho Falls and in the desert to the west, is arguably the nation's pre-eminent center for nuclear energy research and development....

The 2019 Idaho legislative session is around the corner
By Steve Taggart, Idaho Politics Weekly contributor
The Christmas season is moving into full swing. That means the Idaho Legislature's 2019 session is rapidly approaching....

Political solutions won't work; NRA plan might
By Chuck Malloy, Idaho Politics Weekly contributor
In this polarized society, there isn't much gray area when it comes to the National Rifle Association....

When dancing with the devil, the powerful partner should lead
By Jim Jones
Saudi Arabia may have lots of oil and idle cash, but that country is in the peanut league compared to the economic and military power of the United States. You have to wonder why our president lets the charming Saudi Prince lead him around like a 4H ...

Guest opinion: Judiciary Committee confirmed record number of federal judges
By Sen. Mike Crapo
With the end of the 115th Congress, I will wrap up my first term serving on the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...