When I first was approached to join Idaho’s redistricting commission, I wasn’t inclined to do it. I’d been working as a political staffer for almost 17 years, and as much as I loved and cherished my political career, the friends I made and the ...
Read More »Who is responsible for the Afghanistan withdrawal debacle? 
The catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan has been thoroughly canvassed. The Biden administration’s failures in its retreat have been discussed at length. The fallout from President Joe Biden’s decision to leave Afghanistan the way we did will tarnish America’s reputation. All ...
Read More »4 reasons to invest in cybersecurity insurance for your small business 
While billion-dollar corporations and their very public battles with issues such as ransomware attacks typically garner most of the headlines, small businesses are far from immune to cybersecurity troubles. In fact, they’re just as susceptible as their larger counterparts. According ...
Read More »Five steps to better position your company for success in Idaho’s new economy 
With the resurgence of the coronavirus with the Delta variant, business owners are once again faced with unknowns about the future. One thing is for certain, the current pace of the pandemic recovery varies by industry, and business owners will ...
Read More »Online Idaho will make college available to everyone
College of Eastern Idaho President Rick Aman is making a bold prediction about the trajectory of higher education in Idaho over the next decade: “I would say that half of the student population will be getting their training and education ...
Read More »Is the Idaho real estate bubble going to burst?
Idaho home values are skyrocketing. The median home sale price, in Ada County, broke $500K for the first time this year, and in June it hit $525K. Home values are up 32% in the last year alone, an increase of over $100K on ...
Read More »Leaving LIBOR — What does it mean for you? 
For more than 40 years, the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, has been a key benchmark for setting the cost of floating-rate debt around the world. LIBOR also plays a big role in pricing debt issued by corporate borrowers. Following the 2008 financial ...
Read More »State Department of Finance responds to IRS reporting proposal
Secretary Yellen: I am writing to you to express in the strongest terms my concerns about the IRS reporting proposal set to be heard in the FY2023 budget resolution in the coming days. First, let me be clear that we are in ...
Read More »Fulcher, Simpson join 160 Congressional members requesting presidential supply chain fix
Dear President Biden: As House Republicans, we write because we refuse to stand by and watch as your administration dilutes America’s ability to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods, people and services throughout our transportation network. House Republicans have ...
Read More »Project Z-degree will make college more affordable
The cost of textbooks can be daunting for college students. That cost, often hundreds for dollars per semester added to the cost of tuition, and in some cases room and board, can be a deciding factor on whether a student ...
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