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Twin Falls Adopts FY2027 Budget, Keeps Flock With Limits

Twin Falls City Council adopted Ordinance #2026-008, the fiscal year 2027 budget, on Monday, August 24, 2026. All seven members were present: Mayor Jason Brown, Vice Mayor Craig Hawkins, and Council Members Christopher Reid, Nathan Murray, Cherie Vollmer, Grayson Stone, and Ruth Pierce. Despite strong citizen opposition to Flock mass-surveillance that jammed the City Council […]

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Exposing the Pushers Behind Prop 1 to Flip Idaho Blue

If Prop 1 passes, it will shift Idaho’s conservative pro-life culture toward a liberal culture of death. It will also normalize pro-abortion and pro-trans healthcare frameworks within Idaho’s medical and educational institutions. Leading the Prop 1 Charge Leading the charge to reverse Idaho’s abortion laws is Idaho-based Idahoans United for Women and Families (also associated with […]

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Citizens Ignored: Twin Falls City Council Votes to Keep Flock Contract

Despite strong citizen opposition to Flock mass-surveillance that jammed the City Council chambers on July 27, the Council voted to keep the contract in place. The very low public attendance at the August 24 meeting didn’t help sway the Council in our favor, either. Deflocking Twin Falls is going to require a marathon of public […]

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30 Magic Valley Pastors Issue Proclamation Against Prop 1

“We oppose Proposition 1 because of the Glory of God and the violence it seeks to codify and inflict upon pre-born children under Idaho law.” A Call to the Citizens of Idaho “As individuals accountable to Almighty God, the Sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all human life, we solemnly proclaim our sacred duty to walk […]

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The Magic Valley Heist Is Underway

Ugh! Let’s face it, conservative candidates lost big time in May to big buck interests. Here’s how. Though Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon joyfully declared that “MAGA won!” after the May election, Magic Valley’s conservative candidates were all but wiped out. Either Moon wasn’t paying attention, or deep pocket establishment-Republicans were conveniently labeled MAGA worthy […]

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Twin Falls Council Weighs $5.1 Million in Reauthorizations Ahead of Budget Hearing

Twin Falls City Council on August 17 considered a $140,000 Jacobs Engineering contract, park construction negotiations, and authorization of $5,085,917.42 from multiple reserve funds to finish 12 FY 2026 projects. Council also reviewed the FY 2027 budget recap. What Happened The consent calendar covered prior minutes, accounts payable, and special event permits for the Magic […]

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Angry Citizens Install Flock Cameras at Twin Falls Police Building in Protest Against Flock Cameras that Police Say ‘Ensure Public Safety’

MVLA SATIRE TWIN FALLS, ID – Twin Falls residents — from lefty liberals to far-right conservatives — secretly joined forces in cleverly turning their mutual angst against the 40 Flock mass surveillance cameras showing up at major intersections, by aiming 40 Flock cameras of their own at the Twin Falls Public Safety Building, headquarters of […]

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Let’s Stop Twin Falls City Council from Funding Mass Surveillance Flock Cameras, Monday, August 24

Dozens of residents filled the Twin Falls City Council chambers Monday, July 27 to speak out against the city’s network of roughly 40 Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs). READ: our report about it here MVLA WATCH: Citizens pack City Hall over police use of Flock license plate cameras Idaho 6 News READ: Jerome […]

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Twin Falls City Council: Budget Capital Review and Wastewater Work Advance

Twin Falls City Council met Monday night (August 10) and continued moving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process forward while handling routine and operational items. What Happened Consent CalendarCouncil approved the August 3 minutes, accounts payable, and travel requests without noted opposition. Police and Public Works Presentations Wastewater Treatment Plant HVACCouncil authorized $91,284.34 from wastewater […]

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Jerome City Council Votes 5-1 Against Flock Cameras

Last night the Jerome City Council voted 5 to 1 against installing Flock cameras in the city. A Mix of Pragmatic and Principled Opposition Opposition on the council came from more than one direction. Some of it was pragmatic. Some of it was grounded in principle. Mayor Barber later explained his position in depth. Like […]

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Responding to Evil

The shooting outside In-and-Out Burger on August 1st sent shock waves through our MVLA board members, throughout the Magic Valley, our entire state, and the nation for that matter. Like 9/11, August 1, 2026, will be solemnly remembered in the Magic Valley for years to come. You are likely to recall where you were when […]

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Twin Falls City Council: Preliminary Budget Advances, Animal Shelter Moves Forward

Twin Falls City Council met Monday night (August 3) and advanced several key items as the city continues working through its Fiscal Year 2027 budget process. Main Actions Animal Shelter ExpansionCouncil approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,036,926 for the expansion of the Twin Falls Animal Shelter. This follows earlier authorization to use reserve funds […]

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Twin Falls City Council: Flock Cameras Dominate the Room

Dozens of residents filled the Twin Falls City Council chambers Monday night (July 27) to speak against the city’s network of roughly 40 Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs). What was listed as a routine budget and animal shelter meeting quickly became a public referendum on mass surveillance. What Happened Police Chief Matthew Hicks […]

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All About Prop 1 and How to Defeat It

Four ways to be informed, be a voice and take action now. Millions and millions of out-of-state dollars are coming to Idaho to ensure an extreme abortion initiative — Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act Initiative — passes in November. That it even got on the ballot in ‘conservative’ Idaho because supporters exceeded the needed 70,000 […]

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Stopping Mass Surveillance in Twin Falls

Concerned Citizens are needed at the next Twin Falls City Council Budget Meeting, Monday July 27 at 5 pm. Did you know the City of Twin Falls spends approximately $43,000 per year in operating costs for Flock cameras installed throughout major intersections in Twin Falls? Did you know Flock Safety cameras scan your license plate and […]