The Idaho Constitution strictly prohibits public funds for religious schooling

Legislators who insist on using taxpayer money to pay for private schooling consistently claim that their so-called “school choice” schemes…

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The morality police won in this chapter, but that’s not the end of the book

Idaho has an interesting history of occasionally using the power of government for or against religion. Fortunately, when all is…

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Many legislators ignored or defied the Idaho Constitution this session

Before commencing work, every Idaho legislator must solemnly swear to support the Idaho Constitution. That is pretty much a no-brainer.…

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Property taxpayers will have to foot the bill for the “school choice” scheme

Every legislative session brings some new “school choice” scheme that is touted as a way to improve elementary and secondary…

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What’s with the Mountain States Policy Center? Part One

The Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) recently burst upon the political scene in Idaho with ten policy recommendations for the…

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Voters should reject the SJR 102 legislative power grab

Voters should reject the SJR 102 legislative power grab By Ben Ysursa, Bruce Newcomb and Jim Jones The three of…

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Another third-to-half a million of public money down the drain

The Idaho Supreme Court delivered a resounding blow for democracy of, by and for the people on August 23, declaring…

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