The Citizen recently published responses from the incumbent Idaho state legislators sharing their thoughts on the most recent legislative sess…
Here we are again. Primary election season is well under way. Seems like we just finished this gauntlet a few weeks ago.
My mother taught me many things. Nary a day goes by that I don’t remember one of her sayings, actions or example lessons. She was predictable,…
1. What legislation are you most proud of passing this session and why?
1. What legislation are you most proud of passing this session and why?
1. What legislation are you most proud of passing this session and why?
The 2024 Legislative Session has drawn to a close, with many issues debated along the way. We thought it was important for lawmakers to give t…
With the baseball season starting, it’s time for a sports analogy.
Be An Educated Voter!
What clubs have you belonged to in your past? Chess club? Debate club?
Earlier this week, as I drove from patient to patient, I was consumed with the worry of being a parent. Seeing your children, adult or young, …
My mind was rattled today by some tragic events in the life of a family friend, coupled with news of the death of a former elderly patient. Hi…
A recent study by scientists at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology concluded something I suspected to be true: cursive writing…
Encouraged by progress on State Street
“Our kids and grandkids deserve to have a bright future.”
Healthcare access in Idaho has always been a challenge. With large rural areas and limited providers, finding adequate and affordable care can…
Tickets to the Franklin County Republican Lincoln Day are selling at a steady pace. It will be held at the Dahle Performing Arts Center in Day…
You are starving for a good meal. Glancing at the menu, you see the entree of “FREEDOM” listed. No price next to it. That must be because it i…
Have you ever been asked what your last meal would be? A morbid and flinching question that might infer one is a resident of death row. When I…
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Dear Editor,
In the last 30 days, I have lost three important figures in my life.