Idaho politics

Jim Jones - Retired Idaho Supreme Court Justice
Jun 11, 2025

Icon Awards – Jim Jones – Retired Idaho Supreme Court Justice

In 1961, Jim Jones heard President Kennedy say in his inauguration speech that young people should ask what they can do for their country. Jones took that question to heart and was inspired to dedicate his life to public service.

Luke Malek is the co-founder of Smith + Malek, a law firm headquartered in downtown Boise. He is also a former state representative with working knowledge of the legislative process. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Apr 25, 2025

Attorney with legislative background shares thoughts on 2025 session

If done well, in my opinion, most people [stakeholders] will have at least an opportunity to have a conversation about how a piece of legislation is going to impact them even before it gets to committee.