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Mountain Valley Baptist Church Building Dedication Set for May 16, Public Invited

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April 8, 2021

Mountain Valley Baptist Church will celebrate their 3rd anniversary in conjunction with the dedication of their newly purchased church building on Sunday, May 16, and the public is invited to attend.

The celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. with special music and a message from Pastor Don Whitecar during the regular Sunday service.  Following the approximately 1-hour service, the church will be providing a meal for all in attendance.  Tours of the 21,000 square foot building may also be arranged.

Mountain Valley Baptist Church is located at 202 S. 7th Avenue in Pocatello.

To learn more about Mountain Valley Baptist Church, visit their website, Mountain Valley Baptist Church, or their Facebook page, Mountain Valley Baptist Church, FB.

 

Idaho Senator Jim Risch on Biden Executive Actions to Limit Second Amendment Rights

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John Crowder
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(U.S. Senate Press Release, April 8, 2021)

BOISE, Idaho – Upon President Biden’s announcement of six new executive actions to restrict the Second Amendment, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today issued the following statement:

“Federal mandates that undermine Americans’ Second Amendment rights and circumvent their elected representatives in Congress erode the constitutional freedoms that make our country exceptional,” said Risch.  “I will continue to oppose actions and legislation that infringe on law-abiding citizens’ constitutional rights to keep and bear arms.”

 

Biden Press Conference: Actions on Gun Control Announced

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John Crowder
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April 8, 2021

President Joe Biden (Photo Credit: Joe Biden Facebook Page)

Today, President Joe Biden announced several actions he wants to see taken on gun control.

Biden announced that he is seeking the following:

Treatment of “ghost guns” as firearms under the Gun Control Act

Have the Justice Department issue a new annual report on firearms trafficking

Make pistols with stabilizing braces subject to the National Firearms Act

Implementation of a National, “Red Flag Law,” and incentives for States to implement red flag laws.

In addition, Biden said, “I believe the Senate should immediately pass three House-passed bills to close loopholes that allow gun purchases — purchasers to bypass the background checks.”  He went on to state, “We should also ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country.”

Biden then called on the elimination of immunity for gun manufacturers.  He said, “And we should also eliminate gun manufacturers from the immunity they received from the Congress.”

With respect to Constitutional issues related to his program, Biden said, “Everything that’s being proposed today is totally consistent with the Second Amendment.”

In concluding his remarks, Biden said, “So, folks, this is just the start.  We’ve got a lot of work to do.”

You can watch the press conference at which these announcements were made, here:

 

City of Pocatello Chief Information Officer Featured by Toggle Magazine

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John Crowder
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(City of Pocatello Press Release, April 8, 2021)

Pocatello Chief Information Officer Chris Sorensen (Photo Credit: City of Pocatello)

The City of Pocatello’s Chief Information Officer, Chris Sorensen, is the subject of a new case study by Toggle Magazine.

The article highlights the work he and the Information Technology (IT) department have undertaken in “modernizing Pocatello’s IT infrastructure,” cybersecurity, and the changes they had to make because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The article also details some of Sorensen’s previous service in the U.S. Air Force.

“I was excited and honored when Toggle reached out to me to feature not only me but the IT Department at the City of Pocatello,” said Sorensen, “While this article highlights me, it really is the IT team that has done all the great work that is highlighted in the article.”

“Toggle is a quarterly business-to-business trade journal highlighting the vital role that technology plays in a variety of companies and organizations,” according to the magazine.

To read the case study, visit togglemag.com/case-studies/j-chris-sorensen-city-of-pocatello/.

For more information on the City of Pocatello IT Department, visit pocatello.us/it.

 

Breaking: Idaho Legislature Resoundingly Rejects Higher Ed Budget After Multiple Legislators Deride Social Justice Agenda

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John Crowder
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April 7, 2021

Minutes ago, after a lengthy debate in which several legislators spoke at length against social justice indoctrination at Idaho’s public colleges and universities, the Idaho House overwhelmingly rejected the budget for Idaho higher education.  58 legislators voted to reject the budget, with only 12 voting in favor.

The rejection of the budget was an impressive victory for conservative legislators who have been calling out social justice indoctrination in Idaho higher education for months.  In addition, it was a victory for the Idaho Freedom Foundation, the conservative think tank that has been key to exposing the extent of social justice indoctrination in the state.

To watch the debate on the bill, S 1179, visit the Idaho Freedom Foundation Facebook page, here:  https://www.facebook.com/idahofreedom/

 

John Birch Society Coordinator Tom Munds Interviewed on News Radio 1310 KLIX

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John Crowder
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April 7, 2021

John Birch Society Coordinator Tom Munds (Photo Credit: Tom Munds FB Page)

You may have heard of the John Birch Society (JBS).  The group has been around now for 63 years.  Yet, most people probably don’t know who they are, or what they stand for.

According to the JBS website, the JBS stands for Constitutional freedoms.  They say, “For over 60 years, The John Birch Society has been the force that protects and restores American liberty and independence.  Our local grassroots activism is like no other.  Standing at the forefront of the battle to restore Constitutional freedoms, we can secure a future with less government and more responsibility.

If you cherish your hard-earned freedom, now is the time for your voice to be heard.  Whether it’s educating yourself on our action projects, contacting your elected officials, or leading a group of activists, we have the experience and determination to bring you the best possible resources to accomplish it all.”

JBS is organizing in Idaho.  This morning, host Bill Colley interviewed John Birch Society Coordinator Tom Munds on News Radio 1310 KLIX.  You can hear the approximately 45-minute interview by clicking on the video image, below:

 

Breaking: Governor Little Bans “Vaccine Passports” at State Agencies in Idaho

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John Crowder
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Updated, April 8, 2021, Noting ban applies to State agencies only.

(Idaho Governor’s Office Press Release, April 7, 2021)

Governor Brad Little (Official Photo)

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today banning any State of Idaho governmental entity from requiring so-called “vaccine passports” – or proof of COVID-19 vaccination for citizens to receive public services or access facilities.

“Idahoans should be given the choice to receive the vaccine.  We should not violate Idahoans’ personal freedoms by requiring them to receive it,” Governor Little said.  “Vaccine passports create different classes of citizens.  Vaccine passports restrict the free flow of commerce during a time when life and the economy are returning to normal.  Vaccine passports threaten individual freedom and patient privacy.”

Some states are exploring the creation of vaccine passports, and the State of New York is promoting a software program that will facilitate the exclusion of Americans who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine from receiving services and fully participating in public life, the Governor’s executive order states.

“I have serious concerns that implementing COVID-19 vaccine passports will violate Idahoans’ medial privacy rights, prejudice those unable to receive the vaccine, slow our economic recovery, cause division among our populace and, ultimately, be counterproductive to the widespread administration of the COVID-19 vaccines among Idahoans,” Governor Little said.

Governor Little noted close to half a million Idahoans have received the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.  He continues to urge Idahoans to choose to receive the vaccine to protect lives and return life, schools, and the economy to normal.

Executive Order 2021-04 can be found here: https://gov.idaho.gov/executive-orders/

Utah Representative Burgess Owens to Join RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel at Idaho GOP’s Keep Idaho Red Rally

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John Crowder
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April 7, 2021

The Idaho Republican Party has announced that Utah Representative Burgess Owens will be joining RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel at the Idaho GOP’s ‘Keep Idaho Red Rally’ on May 7th.

The event will take place in the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa beginning at 7:00 p.m.

To learn more, visit the Idaho Republican Party Facebook page, here:  Idaho GOP, FB

 

Dave Rubin Posts Video He Says Shows How Piece Against Governor DeSantis Was Deceptively Edited to Mislead Viewers

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John Crowder
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April 7, 2021

Dave Rubin, the popular political commentator and podcast host, has posted a video showing how he says 60 Minutes deceptively edited a video of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in order to mislead viewers.

In New York for the debut of the show, Gutfeld!, Rubin called the 60 Minutes segment, “an extraordinary hit piece,” and decried the “war on reality” which can lead viewers to be “stuck believing something that is completely untrue.”

To see the video, click on the image, below:

 

Chubbuck City Council Meeting, Tonight, Wednesday, April 7, at 6:00 P.M.

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John Crowder
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April 7, 2021

Chubbuck Mayor and City Council (Photo Credit: City of Chubbuck Facebook Page)

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Chubbuck City Council will take place tonight beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at Chubbuck City Hall, 5160 Yellowstone Avenue.

Tonight’s meeting will feature a proclamation on Child Abuse Prevention Month, public hearings regarding a fee increase and a change in zoning, and other business.

The City has posted the following with respect to meeting attendance:

This meeting will be available to the public electronically or by phone.

In-person attendance is allowed, Attending via Zoom or phone is highly recommended and requested.

Attendance is limited in accordance with Governor Little’s Stage 3 order. MASKS/FACE COVERINGS ARE RECOMMENDED.  

To view the agenda, visit the City website, here:

City Council Meeting

 

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