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By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff
September 8, 2020
By Dr. John M. Livingston | Medical Policy Adviser I watched with interest Gov. Brad Little’s recent press conference in which he declared that we would stay in phase 4 of our mitigation strategy for the next 2 weeks. During the question and answer portion of the press conference, the governor implied that he had […]
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Covid-19 immunity legislation will produce lots of lawsuits

By Wayne Hoffman
August 21, 2020
Legislation will be introduced during the upcoming special session that supporters say will protect businesses from Covid-19 lawsuits. Supporters are wrong: If anything, the legislation will invite lawsuits, especially those aimed at small businesses.  The bill’s trouble is contained in two words: “good faith.” The legislation says, essentially, Idaho businesses can have immunity from lawsuits […]
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Opting out of public school this fall? Legislators won't help your transition

By Wayne Hoffman
August 14, 2020
Legislative leaders have summarily decided to shut down any talk of expanding school choice options for the upcoming academic year. The reason? They claim there’s not enough time to consider school choice options. Thus, Idaho schoolchildren, parents, and teachers will likely find themselves stuck with public schools that aren’t handling Covid-19 the way anyone wants […]
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Idaho schools should reopen on schedule

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff
August 11, 2020
By Dr. John M. Livingston | Medical Policy Adviser The overwhelming, incontrovertible scientific evidence demonstrates that we should absolutely reopen our schools for pre-K to 12th grade. Yet, the nation's second-largest teachers union, the American Federation of Teachers, is encouraging its membership to go on strike should schools attempt to welcome students back this fall. […]
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Idahoans: Act today to oppose Covid-19 immunity legislation

By Wayne Hoffman
August 7, 2020
Idahoans should promptly tell lawmakers and Gov. Brad Little to reject a civil liability proposal that is expected to become the centerpiece of a special legislative session planned for the week of Aug. 24. The proposal would basically allow the government to do whatever it wants in the event of a disaster or emergency declared […]
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Kustra attacks conservatives, IFF to deflect from his poor record

By Fred Birnbaum
July 30, 2020
Former BSU President Bob Kustra’s recent commentary spoke of “[t]aking back Idaho from its fringe politics.” Kustra took aim at legislators he deems extreme and the Idaho Freedom Foundation. Kustra’s examples of fringe politics included: Questioning the science behind the public health district’s mask mandates; supporting legislation that banned biological males from competing in female […]
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Here’s how Idaho can develop academically strong ELA and Mathematics Standards when it revises its current standards

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff
July 29, 2020
By Sandra Stotsky, Professor Emerita, University of Arkansas Idaho can develop effective non-Common Core standards for mathematics and English/reading if its Legislature requires the development of K-12 standards in mathematics and in English/reading with the following features and guiding policies: In mathematics: Standards for all basic arithmetical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, short and long division) […]
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Central District Health may mandate masks for your kid at Tuesday meeting

By Dustin Hurst
July 27, 2020
The debate over mandatory masks is headed to school.  That is, Central District Health will discuss an order Tuesday that would require Ada County students to don masks when schools reopen in a few weeks. The proposal would require masks in all public schools, private schools and charter schools, as well as in colleges and […]
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The decision to wear a mask should be yours alone

By Wayne Hoffman
July 19, 2020
Lewiston Tribune opinion writer Marty Trillhaase boldly claims that if Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, Rep. Heather Scott, or I were to recommend people wear coverings over their noses and mouths, it will convince skeptical Idahoans to drop their opposition to government mask mandates. Though his belief in the extent of my influence is flattering, I’m […]
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Read now: Central District Health order requiring face masks in Ada County

By Dustin Hurst
July 15, 2020
The Central District Health oversight board approved the mask mandate at its meeting Tuesday afternoon. Those who don't comply with the order could be jailed for up to six months and fined no more than $1,000. Read the full order below:
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Central District Health approves jail time, up to $1,000 fine for mask non-compliance in Ada County

By Dustin Hurst
July 14, 2020
The Central District Health oversight board has approved an order that requires all people in Ada County to don a face mask. Those who violate the order could face up to six months in jail and a fine of not more than $1,000. The mandate took effect immediately upon Tuesday afternoon's vote and has no […]
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Watch live: Central District Health debates Ada County mask mandate

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff
July 14, 2020
The Central District Health oversight board will meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss a county-wide mask mandate.
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