Magic Valley Liberty Alliance
Insulated from Accountability: The Jerome County Culture What becomes increasingly visible to a third-party observer is not simply disagreement over policy, but a pattern that appears to conflict with the foundational structure Idaho citizens were told their government was built upon. For perhaps the first time in more than two decades, many citizens are beginning […]
From Glenneda’s Substack Mar 20, 2026 Before deciding to run for the Senate, Tom and I did not make that decision lightly. We spent an entire year weighing what it could cost us. We talked about the impact on our marriage, our family, our friendships and even the possibility of losing our business. I remember […]
When did it become acceptable for government officials to use taxpayer-funded workplaces to shape political outcomes? That question is no longer theoretical. On January 5, 2026, a meeting was convened by the Twin Falls School District for district employees—held during paid work hours and under institutional authority. The meeting was opened by Superintendent Brady Dickensen, who […]
Attention Magic Valley Patriots! With the Idaho 2026 legislative session set to begin January 12, it’s not too early for Dist. 26 voters fed up with Rep. Nelsen’s liberal voting record to put him on notice. Nelson’s record earned him both MVLA’s RINO of the Year Award, and censuring by GOP county committees and precinct […]
by Jeff A Pierson Every time a family in this state buys bread, milk, or fresh produce, the state takes its cut. For an average Idaho family of four, groceries cost between $10,200 and $13,363 a year (CT Insider, 2024; Ramsey Solutions, 2025). At a 6% sales tax, that means $612 to $802 paid right at […]
A coalition of education advocates and public officials has filed a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s newly enacted school choice legislation, House Bill 93 (HB 93). Signed into law by Governor Brad Little, HB 93 establishes the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit, allocating $50 million annually from the state’s general fund to support private school tuition and related educational expenses. While […]
By Jeff A. Pierson, MVLA Contributor, Sep. 23, 2025 When opponents of Idaho’s education tax credits speak out, they often rely on familiar talking points such as claims about drained revenues, constitutional violations, or favoritism toward the wealthy. But when pressed with real questions, those arguments begin to unravel. The following forty questions are not […]
AN INTERVIEW WITH TIMOTHY NELSON, FORMER CADET, MVLA, Sep. 2, 2025 MVLA: Tell us what happened that lead to termination. I have been in the Twin Falls Civil Air Patrol cadet program for the past three and a half years, and a commander for a year and a half. And I was an aerospace instructor […]
By Ronald M. Nate, Ph.D., Idaho Freedom FoundationJanuary 3, 2025 One of the weakest arguments against repealing the grocery tax is that because there is a “food tax credit” on your income taxes, it would be redistribution to leave the credit alone while removing the sales tax on groceries. A few squishy legislators insist on […]
By Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld, Dist. 24August 7, 2025 Did You Know? A Bit of Idaho History on the Grocery Tax Repeal Back in 2017, the very first bill to repeal Idaho’s grocery tax passed both chambers of the Legislature only to be vetoed by Governor Butch Otter. But here’s the kicker: he issued the veto […]
By Dorothy Moon, IDGOP ChairwomanAugust 7, 2025 Did you know that Idaho is one of only a handful of states that still charges full sales tax on groceries? Most states either exempt food from sales tax entirely or tax it at a lower rate than other goods. According to a recent poll by the Mountain […]
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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 […]