Bryan Smith for Idaho

  • Don’t Trust Government to Teach Your Kids
    Don’t Trust Government to Teach Your Kids

    Test results are out and, again, things aren’t wonderful in Idaho schools. In fact, recent data points are downright concerning to those paying attention. Recently, the state released results from last school…

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  • Separation of Powers Is Still A Good Idea
    Separation of Powers Is Still A Good Idea

    The idea of “separation of powers” is expressly mentioned in Article II, section 1, of the Idaho Constitution. It states that “persons in one branch shall not exercise any authority belonging to…

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  • The Initiative Process Needs Restrictions
    The Initiative Process Needs Restrictions

    The Post Register’s Editorial Board recently invited people to “defend their” right to propose and vote on legislation through Idaho’s initiative process. The Board expressed concern the legislature will usurp the initiative…

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  • Labrador: Right man, right time
    Labrador: Right man, right time

    This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the state GOP summer meeting where we elected a new state party chair. Together with 110 other voting members, I was honored to…

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  • Don’t Let The Government Dictate What’s Fair
    Don’t Let The Government Dictate What’s Fair

    Fair. It’s one of the most debated words in the political lexicon, and one that can be used as a euphemism to dupe unsuspecting listeners into supporting policies that hurt. Case in…

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  • Idaho lawmakers: Enroll in Budgeting 101
    Idaho lawmakers: Enroll in Budgeting 101

    I’m taking up a collection. We need to send Idaho lawmakers to school. I’m not talking about college, but rather Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, which teaches wise fiscal management. I suggest…

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