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Other Voices: Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the session

BOISE – Ready or not, Idaho’s 2025 Legislative Session starts on Monday. Many important policies will be considered, ranging from education choice to tax reform. There will also likely be a surprise or two. It is of paramount importance for Idahoans to have the ability to be actively involved and heard by their elected officials during this lawmaking process. Unfortunately, it is more difficult than it should be for this to occur.

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It’s a holiday tradition: Spin Control’s 12 Trivias of Christmas quiz

Christmas can be a tough time for political columnists. Not only do readers tend to skip heavy political news that could shake them out of the holiday spirit, but it’s almost impossible to track down political sources in the week before Dec. 25 who aren’t so full of eggnog that they can’t say anything more intelligible than, “Ho, ho, ho!”
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Front Porch: Falling into fun with the grandkids

It’s hard enough to say goodbye to your grandkids, but leaving them on a day when the temperature in Columbus, Ohio, topped 79 degrees just added insult to injury. Especially since the day we returned, Spokane made it to a whopping 47.