Project Veritas Founder and President James O’Keefe (Photo Credit: James O’Keefe FB Page)
Project Veritas Founder and President James O’Keefe will be the featured speaker at the Bonneville County Republican Party’s 5th Annual Lincoln Day Freedom Gala. The event will take place at Chukars Stadium – Melaleuca Field, 900 Jim Garchow Way in Idaho Falls on Saturday, July 31, 2021.
The evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with a sponsor meet and greet. At 6:00 p.m. there will be a general public social, and the program begins at 7:00 p.m.
In addition to the featured speech by O’Keefe, the event includes a talk by Nate Silvester (the “TikTok Cop”), a shotgun and pistol raffle, a silent auction, a dessert dash, and a fireworks finale.
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PragerU has released a new video, entitled, “Are Fathers Necessary?”
The video description reads, “Until recently, the need to explain why fathers are necessary would have been regarded as, well, unnecessary. But that’s not the case anymore. Dennis Prager explains why this isn’t just concerning—it’s dangerous. ”
With residents spending an increasing amount of time on the water, the City of Pocatello has announced a free seminar covering river safety basics.
On the City website it states, “As the Portneuf gets more popular take this free class to become more familiar with river rescue skills, hazard identification, obstacles avoidance, gear selection and understanding flow. This seminar focuses on the Portneuf River around Pocatello specifically but is broadly applicable. Pre-registration is appreciated.”
The class is scheduled for Thursday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m., and will be held at Taysom Rotary Park, 1663 S. Bannock Highway in Pocatello.
KID Newsradio 92.1 Talk Show Host Steph Lucas (Photo Credit: Steph Lucas)
The longest legislative session in Idaho history, and one of the most contentious, has finally concluded. It’s always a challenge to follow what is happening during a legislative session, and this one was certainly no exception. Even so, East Idaho residents looking to monitor their legislators and to hold them accountable for their votes, discovered they had a powerful new ally in those efforts. Steph Lucas, the most recent addition to the talk show host lineup on KID Newsradio 92.1, has shown a unique ability to book guests on her show who are in the know and are not afraid to speak their minds. Combined with her strong interviewing skills, her insightful commentary…and the right amount of humor…the Steph Lucas show, weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., has quickly established itself as a “must listen” two hours.
Although on the air for less than a year, Lucas is providing East Idaho residents with a wealth of information daily. Whether the topic is social justice indoctrination and critical race theory, taxes, or political maneuvering and dealing, the Steph Lucas show gets to the details and nuances of the issues that would otherwise be very difficult to uncover.
With the end of the Idaho legislative session, Lucas has shifted more of her time to national stories. While the focus has changed, the quality of her show remains high.
East Idaho residents who care about America, who care about Idaho, and who want to ensure that Idaho remains a common-sense conservative oasis in a land of Leftist insanity owe it to themselves to tune in to the Steph Lucas show. They won’t be disappointed.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and 10 of his Senate Republican colleagues today introduced the Defending Keystone Jobs Act, which would require the Department of Labor to submit a report to Congress on the number of jobs lost as a direct or indirect result of the Biden administration’s move to cancel construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Cancelation of Keystone construction stands in contrast with the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions on the company constructing Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Risch introduced the Defending Keystone Jobs Act with U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.).
“The Keystone XL pipeline would have strengthened U.S. energy independence while supporting thousands of high-paying jobs in the U.S. and Canada. It’s hard to square why the administration canceled its construction, yet waived sanctions on Russia’s malign pipeline project,” said Senator Risch. “Reinstating the Keystone project to invest in U.S. energy security and job creation is just common sense. Why is it bad for the U.S. to have access to natural gas, but it’s ok for Russia?”
(U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, official photo)
“On his first day in office, President Biden killed thousands of American jobs–in the middle of a global pandemic–by cancelling construction of the privately-funded Keystone XL Pipeline. Shortly after, he waived sanctions against the Russia-backed Nord Stream 2 project. These actions prop up our foreign adversaries while weakening America’s energy independence and causing further harm to American workers, families and taxpayers. The Department of Labor should deliver a thorough estimate of the number of American jobs killed by such reckless decisions,” said Senator Crapo.
“President Biden is standing with Russian workers over Montana and American workers. Biden turned his back on America when he canceled the Keystone XL pipeline and the thousands of jobs that come with it while harming our national security by allowing the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline to proceed. We need to reverse this terrible decision and put American workers back into focus and back to work,” said Senator Daines.
“The president’s decision to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline is a slap in the face to the American workers whose good-paying jobs vanished on Inauguration Day,” said Senator Barrasso. “The Keystone XL pipeline would link the U.S. with a reliable ally and trading partner and would be built using American workers. It’s a win-win for our energy and national security. Instead, President Biden is more intent on saving Russian jobs than American jobs. Our bill will shed light on the American jobs President Biden destroyed.”
“I’m proud to join Senator Risch on this legislation. Over the past decade, the United States has become a global leader in energy production while cutting our carbon emissions. President Biden is eroding this success by attacking American energy independence at every turn. We should know the true cost of President Biden’s political move to halt construction of the Keystone XL pipeline,” said Senator Lummis.
“Canceling the Keystone XL Pipeline has cost our country thousands of good-paying jobs and made us more dependent on foreign countries to supply our domestic energy needs,” said Senator Moran. “The Biden Administration must reverse this policy, especially in light of its decision to waive sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline, and reprioritize the needs of American workers and energy consumers.”
“The Biden Administration chose to fire American workers through government decree and surrender our country’s energy independence instead of taking steps to grow our economy,” said Senator Marshall. “The least they can do is provide the American people with the truth in regard to how many people were left unemployed by the shameless political theater of cancelling the Keystone Pipeline.”
“The Biden administration’s actions to waive sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline while halting construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, will cost thousands of jobs, harm our national security and make us less energy independent,” said Senator Hoeven. “This is simply the wrong approach, and instead, we should work to expand North American energy infrastructure, which is vital to U.S. economic and national security.”
“President Biden campaigned on supporting middle-class union jobs, yet on day one he chose to cancel American workers’ livelihoods and the revenue state and local communities would receive from the Keystone XL pipeline,” said Senator Cramer. “Our bill would require the Administration to acknowledge the damage it has caused, even as the President allows Russia to build a less environmentally friendly pipeline of its own.”
“President Biden killed the Keystone XL pipeline in the name of ‘clean energy,’ but waived sanctions in order to allow the construction of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline. His decisions killed American jobs and put the security of our European allies at risk,” said Senator Cotton. “Our bill will hold President Biden accountable for his blatant disregard for hard-working Americans.”
“President Biden’s decision to kill the Keystone XL Pipeline put politics over Americans’ livelihoods,” said Dr. Cassidy. “We need to take a serious look at how many Americans are now out of work because of the president’s harmful decision, and this bill does that.”
Background:
On his first day in office, President Biden issued an executive order revoking the permit for construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The Keystone pipeline project was expected to provide some 11,000 direct high-paying jobs and up to 60,000 indirect and direct jobs and strengthen North American energy independence. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has waived sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Senator Risch serves as the ranking member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and has been a leading voice in the U.S. Senate to halt construction of the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline. If completed, the Nord Stream 2 pipeline would further enable Russia’s malign influence campaign and undermine the integrity of Europe’s energy sector.
(Idaho Governor’s Office Press Release, June 9, 2021)
Governor Brad Little (Official Photo)
Boise, Idaho – At a press conference in Coeur d’Alene today, Governor Brad Little announced Idaho’s economy and state budget continue to strengthen, paving the way for even more tax relief for Idahoans and added investments in education, roads, clean water, broadband and other areas next year.
Governor Little said Idaho’s booming economy resulted in May state revenue figures coming in $580 million ahead of forecast – the best month for state revenues in the history of Idaho – with the potential to end the fiscal year in June with another record budget surplus of close to $800 million, an all-time high.
“Years of fiscal conservatism, swift action during the pandemic, few COVID restrictions, responsible allocation of federal relief dollars, and our relentless focus on cutting red tape are the reasons Idaho’s economy is catapulting ahead of other states right now,” Governor Little said.
The good news about Idaho’s stable budget means Governor Little will advocate for even more tax relief and strategic investments in key areas, with education topping the priority list.
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Just last week, Governor Little’s budget office informed state agencies he will keep state government spending lean in order to make meaningful investments in education and maintain a structurally balanced budget.
With Idaho’s record budget surplus this year, Governor Little and the Idaho Legislature achieved the largest tax cut in state history and strategic investments in transportation, education, and other key areas as part of Governor Little’s “Building Idaho’s Future” plan.
A review of a submitted Certificate of Appropriateness for work proposed to be undertaken on the Auditorium Opera House, 237 E. Center Street, is on the agenda for the next meeting of Pocatello’s Historic Preservation Commission. Other business includes discussion of a Downtown Historic District Summer Walk, a Downtown Open House Event, and the Brady Chapel Centennial Campaign plan.
The Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 911 N. Seventh Avenue.
The one-and-a-half day Junior Firefighter Camp is almost full. Interested persons should register as soon as possible.
As described on the CEWT website:
In this one- and one-half day camp 13 to 18-year old’s have the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a firefighter! From trying on the gear to basic life-saving techniques, each student will get a hands-on experience using the equipment the fire service uses and work with actual firefighters throughout the area. Snacks and water will be provided both days lunch will be provided on Saturday but not Friday, as it runs from 1 pm – 5 pm. Perfect for any teen interested in working in fire service! The participant must be able to lift 30 lbs, follow instructions, stay on task, and be able to perform the task while wearing the firefighter turnout equipment. Athletic clothes and closed toe sneakers required.
The camp will be held at the North Bannock fire Station, 444 E Chubbuck Rd.
Times for the camp Friday 1-5 pm
Saturday 8 am – 5 pm
Early registration $20-Registrations after May 15th $25
