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"Sometimes, when you’re “taking flak,” it’s because you are a terrible pilot who has no idea how to fly a plane." #idpol #idleg www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/opn-...

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WHO CAN FORGET when General Eisenhower famously said, "I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. President." #idpol #idleg www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...

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"UNIVERSAL ELIGIBLITY" -- This is the fraud and deceit of Idaho's new school voucher/tax credit law (H93) as described by the bill's sponsor. Everyone is eligible - INCLUDING MILLIONAIRES. Here's how a similar bill in Texas was exposed . . . www.facebook.com/reel/1540043...

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I APPEARED ON KTVB-TV's VIEWPOINT broadcast this morning, along with House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel, reviewing some of the highlights (and lowlights) from the 2025 Idaho legislative session. #idpol #idleg www.ktvb.com/video/news/l...

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A welcome ending to the 2025 session of the Idaho Legislature. The House has adjourned for the year (Sine Die). #idpol #idleg www.facebook.com/share/v/1BsZ...

submitted 36 days ago • 2 comments

WHERE ARE RISCH, CRAPO, FULCHER, SIMPSON? If former Idaho Democratic congressmen Larry LaRocco and Richard Stallings can hold an in-person Town Hall in West Ada County (on 3/24) open to everyone, why won't Idaho's current Republican congressmen do the same? Who are they afraid of? #idpol #idleg

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A LEGISLATURE WITH NO "OFF" SWITCH. The Idaho legislature has already introduced a record number of bills this year. And there's no end in sight. MORE NEW BILLS are still being introduced. #idpol #idleg www.ktvb.com/video/news/l...

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MY LATEST NEWSLETTER is available on my website. It reviews many bills, including updates on the school voucher/tax credit bill (H93) and the income tax cut (H40). You can subscribe to my future email newsletters on my website. www.youtube.com/shorts/S60f1...

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WHY DID I VOTE AGAINST A "FREE SPEECH" BILL? When there's more to it than meets the eye. The 2025 session has been pock-marked with bad bills with good-sounding titles. I cast my votes based on a bill's content, not what the title wants you to think it is. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx9E...

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Idaho Legislature to renters: WE DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU. The House Business Committee killed a bill (S1042) that would provide reasonable consumer protection from excessive rental application fees. Here's my debate against a motion to kill the bill. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/watch?v=03r_...

submitted 65 days ago • 1 comment

THIS IS MY DEBATE AGAINST the deceptive school tax credit/voucher bill (H93) in committee on Feb 5th. I did not debate this on the House floor since many of my Republican colleagues made similar points in their debate against this bill. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDH...

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Here's a link to my recent interview with BYU-I radio. Topics covered: #idpol #idleg * School voucher/tax credit bill (H93) * Repealing Medicaid Expansion * Preventing future ballot initiatives www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbNP...

submitted 92 days ago • 1 comment

WHAT WILL YOU GET from a bill called "Idaho's largest tax cut in history" if you make between $55-92K/year? $127 THERE ARE BILLIONS OF REASONS why this deceptively good-sounding bill may be one of the legislature's most fiscally irresponsible actions. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/watch?v=iziy...

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I DISCUSSED some of the damage so-called "school choice" bills will do to public schools in my interview with Idaho Reports yesterday. Bottom line: The first priority of a private school is their PROFITS. The first priority for public schools is the PUBLIC. #idpol #idleg youtu.be/jQ0qm0D2DMI

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Here's my first legislative newsletter of the 2025 session. And we're off . . . way off. #idpol #idleg mailchi.mp/77421239da9f...

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I sat down with The Ranch Podcast recently to talk about education, budgets and tax policy (among other things). Here's snippet from our conversation. Link to the full interview is in the comments. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/shorts/W3bKz...

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This is the full recording of the press conference with Senate and House leadership held before the Governor's State of the State address on January 6th. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/watch?v=iist...

submitted 116 days ago • 0 comments

The Idaho Legislature and the Governor plan to add Idaho to the list of states who have let out-of-state billionaires put your public school taxpayer dollars into their pockets. It's not a "school choice" bill. It's a "you pay for your neighbor's school choice" bill. #idpol #idleg

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REPOSTED. I WAS RECENTLY INTERVIEWED on KTVB's Viewpoint show to discuss issues expected to arise during the 2025 session of the Idaho Legislature (along with other leaders in the Legislature). Topics include Medicaid, abortion, and school vouchers. #idpol #idleg www.ktvb.com/video/news/l...

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THE TWO GOLDEN RULES. The one in politics today has unfortunately become: "He who has all the gold makes all the rules." #idpol #idleg I prefer the other Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Here's hoping you enjoy the holidays and have a happy and safe New Year.

submitted 137 days ago • 0 comments

Here's what I told the Statesman: If all you do is look at the cost of something, you will never appreciate or respect the value that it provides. It’s about providing a service to ALL constituents, not just the ones that are the least expensive to service. www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

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Idaho's vaccination rate for pertussis (whooping cough) is last in the nation. The legislature made it easier to expose your child to classmates infected with contagious diseases. Don’t ask a politician for medical advice. Ask your doctor. #idpol #idleg www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

submitted 140 days ago • 12 comments

THERE ARE FEW THINGS MORE UN-AMERICAN than taking away ANY person's right to vote. The REAL purpose of Idaho's new voter law that makes it more difficult for college students to vote is revealed in this interview with several Idaho legislators: #idpol #idleg www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/from...

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The legislators who said that renovating the flooded, mold-ridden ITD headquarters (instead of selling it) would save taxpayers money, are also telling you that school vouchers won't take money away from public schools. Fiscal competence matters. #idpol #idleg idahocapitalsun.com/2024/12/19/r...

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Here's my latest legislative newsletter, a quick preview of the 2025 legislative session. You can subscribe to my newsletters by visiting my website at www.berch4idaho.com mailchi.mp/72e2e59fe930...

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Remembering my good friend, Rep. Hy Kloc, who passed away two years ago on this date. I was honored to give his eulogy on the floor of the Idaho House of Representatives. #idpol #idleg youtu.be/eKNn2hRfhBg

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Here's a refresh of my interview with the Idaho Statesman in October. I addressed several issues that most voters tell me they are most concerned about. Unfortunately, the 2025 session will probably focus on inflammatory, extremist legislation instead. #idleg #idpol www.msn.com/en-us/video/...

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THIS IS WHAT OUR COUNTRY LOOKED LIKE during the first Thanksgiving in 1691. In reflecting on the past, let's also acknowledge and celebrate what it takes for a diverse, pluralistic and free society to succeed amidst the forces of growth and change that are not exclusively within its control.

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Here we have $daho. Out-of-state billionaires now plan to turn McCall into their own private playground for the rich. And you'll pay for all the infrastructure (public roads, water and sewer systems, public safety services, etc.) to handle the growth that will follow. boisedev.com/news/2024/11...

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POWER REVEALS - An election night post-script . . . mailchi.mp/0bc69a6bd411...

submitted 173 days ago • 0 comments

My latest newsletter takes a closer look at the whole truth behind the negative campaign that third party PACs ran to attack my integrity, reputation and voting record during the 2024 election. #idpol #idleg mailchi.mp/3045f704ba17...

submitted 176 days ago • 2 comments

This is Idaho State Representative Steve Berch. I represent legislative district 15, Seat A. This includes most of Boise west of Maple Grove and part of Meridian east of Eagle Road and north of I84. I am now on BlueSky. #idpol #idleg

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