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The MVLA 2025 Magic Valley Legislators Voting Record. Download and Share

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Idaho State News

Flag Wars

Despite the passing of House Bill 96 during the 2025 legislative session which restricts government entities from flying any flags other than the U.S., state, and local flags, along with certain military and tribal flags, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean continues to display the Pride flag at City Hall. She also personally removed conservative flag Appeal […]

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Twin Falls County Republican Central Committee Meeting April Recap

By Leslie Wolff, MVLA Contributor, April 21, 2025 Passing of a PatriotTom Wangeman, the TFCRCC Chair, called for a moment of silence for Adrian Arp after the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Adrian Arp, Precinct Committeeman for Filer1, passed on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Adrian loved our country and fought tirelessly to defend her. […]

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2025 session

Bills that Passed the 2025 Idaho Legislature by Category

Education billsS1046 – Public schools will teach how babies are formed in the wombS1044 – Public schools will teach proficient cursive handwritingH0397 – Public high schoolers will complete a Civics course prior to graduationH0352 – Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation will not be taught in K-12 public schoolsH0239 – Parents must OPT-IN to allow for […]

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2025 Legislative Session Round Up: Budget Truths

Excerpts from Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld’s Substack, April 6, 2025 The 2025 legislative session was nothing short of intense. Approximately 2,969 pieces of draft legislation were written. Of those, 1,036 became RSes (Routing Slips), and an additional 342 saw changes, amendments, or engrossments. More than 75% of this total were formally introduced as bills, resolutions, memorials, […]

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Article V Convention: A Risky Roll of the Dice

By Rebecca Smith, MVLA Contributor, April 3, 2025 It’s genuinely disheartening to watch Ron DeSantis throw his weight behind the Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) while downplaying the risks of triggering an Article V convention. He frames it as a surgical fix—force Congress to balance the budget, case closed. But that’s marketing, not reality. Once you […]

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Local News

Legislative District 26 Censures RINO Jack Nelsen

Jerome, Idaho, March 29, 2025 Legislative District 26, made up of Jerome, Lincoln and Blaine County Republican precinct committee members met at the Jerome Public Library to discuss, hear from Representative Jack Nelsen and then vote on a resolution for censure. The resolution for censure was crafted and passed by Lincoln and Blaine Republican Central […]

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2025 session

The Budget Pledge: Holding the Line

A Message from The Gang of Eight, March 24, 2025 We’re heading into the final week of the session, and budget votes are coming fast. We’ve seen more ‘NO’ votes than ever before, thanks to a more conservative legislature that’s finally willing to push back. With a projected end date of March 28, there’s growing pressure […]

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Idaho State News

A Responsible Approach to Water Funding

Not Just More Funding By Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld, March 15, 2025 Being on the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC) has been both a blessing and a curse. It requires a significant commitment, with daily meetings and additional workgroups. The blessing? I’m learning a lot. The curse? I’m learning a lot. Read more.

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March Twin Falls Republican Central Committee Round Up

By Leslie Wolff, MVLA Contributor, March 17, 2025 Greetings Liberty Lovers, I would love to tell you to buckle up for my rundown of March’s Twin Falls County Republican Central Committee meeting, but it was rather humdrum. However, that does not mean that it didn’t have its share of interesting moments. New Member, Same Ol’ Same […]

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Smack Down: Magic Valley Republicans Censure One of Their Own

From Bill Colley, KLIX News Radio, March 14, 2025 He doesn’t even consider himself a Republican, Which is odd because he campaigns as one.  Republican County Committees in Blaine and Lincoln Counties have censured state Representative Jack Nelsen.  He represents District 26, which includes those two counties and his home of Jerome County. Read More. 

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Idaho’s Medicaid Reform Bill 345: Cost-Cutting or Coverage Crisis?

By Rebecca Smith, MVLA Contributor, March 10, 2025 As Idaho lawmakers push House Bill 345 to cut Medicaid costs, the debate centers on whether its strict work requirements and managed care model will save the state money—or create a coverage crisis. While the bill promises short-term savings, critics argue it could lead to hospital closures, […]

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Shouts, Boos, Heckling, Hisses and #$@&*%! Highlight CSI’s Legislative Forum

By Leslie Wolff, MVLA Contributor, March 1, 2025 Greetings Liberty Lovers, The College of Southern Idaho hosted a Legislative Forum on Saturday, March 1st in their Fine Arts building. The forum was well attended for what looked like an opportunity to hear from our State Senators and Representatives from Legislative Districts 24, 25, and 26. […]

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February Twin Falls County Republican Central Committee Meeting Update

By Leslie Wolff, MVLA Contributor, March 1, 2025 SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS Dr. Brady Dickinson, the Superintendent of the Twin Falls School District was invited to speak on our local public schools. He presented the formula used to determine funding and how any absent students affect it. Before wrapping up, he did make his position on vouchers […]