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Abortion Brad Little: Make providing unlicensed abortions a felony, with jail time. Brad Little: Require parental consent for underage abortions. Brad Little: No state government dollars for funding abortion. Brad Little: Proud to have led the country in protecting preborn lives. Butch Otter: Make providing unlicensed abortions a felony, with jail time. Butch Otter: Require parental consent for underage abortions. Ed Humphreys: Pro-life: Human life has inherent purpose and value. Janice McGeachin: Pro-life; worked on informed consent & ultrasound laws. Janice McGeachin: Remove all exceptions for abortion, including life of woman. Michael Crapo: Limited to rape, incest, mother's life in imminent danger. Natalie Fleming: Stopping abortion at an abortion clinic is too late. Nels Mitchell: Support woman's right to make her own health decisions. Paulette Jordan: Planned Parenthoods value is more than reproductive care. Raul Labrador: Require parental consent for underage abortions. Russ Fulcher: Require parental consent for underage abortions. Russ Fulcher: Make providing unlicensed abortions a felony, with jail time. Stephen Heidt: Complex decision should be made by woman and her doctor. Tom Sullivan: Decision by an individual based upon their faith. Tommy Ahlquist: A strong voice for the unborn: life is a gift from God. Tommy Ahlquist: Tax dollars should not go to Planned Parenthood. Terri Pickens: Women have a fundamental right to bodily autonomy. |
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Budget & Economy Brad Little: Come out Great Recession with budget balanced. Brad Little: Look for too much spending on autopilot. Brad Little: $126 million for highways; $80 million for transportation. Butch Otter: State government should never grow as fast as our economy. Butch Otter: Great Recession shows need for building Rainy Day accounts. Ed Humphreys: Idaho has a hidden but massive spending problem. Janice McGeachin: Ready to wean ourselves off the federal teat. Jerry Sturgill: Profitability driven by productivity, not pinching pennies. Jim Risch: Bailout plan needs more protection for taxpayers. Jim Risch: Government cannot replicate what businesses accomplish. Larry LaRocco: Bailout plan needed to get credit for small companies. Michael Crapo: Eliminate unnecessary and wasteful government spending. Nels Mitchell: No silly votes to shut down government; no budget blackmail. Paulette Jordan: The way to a strong economy is investing in innovation. Paulette Jordan: Invest in infrastructure while interest rates are low. Rex Rammell: Over-regulation caused the economic disaster. Tommy Ahlquist: Balance budget, cut waste. Brad Little: Investing in local infrastructure IS property tax relief. Brad Little: We put $1 billion to improve water quality and quantity. Brad Little: Working for a Balance Budget Amendment to U.S. Constitution. Ron DeSantis: We've reduced debt by embracing smaller government. Brad Little: Cut funding by 3% across taxpayer-funded agencies. |
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Civil Rights Ammon Bundy: Black Lives Matter is a wicked, Marxist organization. Brad Little: Voter referendum to define marriage in State Constitution. Brad Little: No to gay marriage. Ed Humphreys: Fight for soul of America against Critical Race Theory. Ed Humphreys: Prohibit teaching US is fundamentally racist or sexist. Janice McGeachin: Defends traditional marriage as defined in our constitution. Janice McGeachin: Voter referendum to define marriage in State Constitution. Jim Risch: States define marriage; Idaho prohibits same-sex. Michael Crapo: Safeguard traditional marriage; let states define. Michael Crapo: Flag is enduring symbol of nation's great history. Nancy Harris: Protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Paulette Jordan: Formed Idaho Voice, non-partisan voter rights group. Raul Labrador: Detests white supremacy AND black nationalism. Raul Labrador: 1st Amendment Defense: religious opposition to gay marriage. Russ Fulcher: Voter referendum to define marriage in State Constitution. Tommy Ahlquist: Opposed gay marriage; will safeguard tradition. Ron DeSantis: We've eliminated so-called DEI from our public universities. Brad Little: We eliminated CRT and DEI. Jim Risch: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. Jim Risch: Permanently eliminate DEI initiatives in federal workforce. Terri Pickens: Protect freedom to love and marry whomever we choose. |
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Corporations Brad Little: Fewer regulations on private businesses. Butch Otter: Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission: state plus business. Janice McGeachin: Remove occupational licensing mandates & other regulations. Jerry Sturgill: Financial adviser, and turnaround CEO. Jim Risch: Jobs are created by private sector and not by government. Jim Risch: No tax incentive for repatriation of overseas jobs. Nels Mitchell: Subsidies to established corporations waste taxpayer money. |
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Crime Brad Little: Supports death penalty. Brad Little: Expand community re-entry centers for former offenders. Brad Little: Intervention better than incarceration to turn lives around. Brad Little: Other places defund the police; Idaho defends the police. Brad Little: Idaho is a state that openly values its police officers. Butch Otter: Improve offender assessment to reduce inmate population. Butch Otter: $70M for secure mental health facility at state prison. Dirk Kempthorne: No new prisons; warehousing people is not the solution. Dirk Kempthorne: Drug treatment & education opportunities for inmates. Ed Humphreys: More resources for police; expand prison capacity. Janice McGeachin: Family hires former convicts within their businesses. Jim Risch: Hold criminals accountable & punish for crimes. Michael Crapo: Punish convicts to the highest extent of the law. Paulette Jordan: Laws need to be applied and the guilty held accountable. Raul Labrador: Supports bipartisan criminal justice reform. Ron DeSantis: Florida is a law and order state. Stephen Heidt: Criminal justice reform would save millions in tax money. Tom Sullivan: Supports capital punishment. Tom Sullivan: No mandatory prison for drugs; reduced for non-violence. Brad Little: While others seek to defund the police, we DEFEND the police. Brad Little: The only place criminals are welcome in Idaho is behind bars. Terri Pickens: Giving up freedom for illusion of security is slippery slope. |
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Drugs Ammon Bundy: Help drug abusers, don't lock up for drug use. Brad Little: Five-year plan to face the scourge of opioid addiction. David Roth: For evidence-based programs to reduce substance abuse. David Roth: Runs organization focused on youth drug & alcohol prevention. Dirk Kempthorne: Target meth with more manpower. Ed Humphreys: I made a lot of mistakes with past drug use. Ed Humphreys: Idaho CANNOT legalize or decriminalize drugs in any way. Gary Peters: Implement voter legalization of medical marijuana. Janice McGeachin: Scholarships for high schoolers agreeing to random drug test. Michael Crapo: 2012: Pleaded guilty after DUI arrest, and apologized. Paulette Jordan: Legalize marijuana and create tax revenue from it. Raul Labrador: Scholarships for high schoolers agreeing to random drug test. Russ Fulcher: Oppose efforts to legalize marijuana, including "medical". Stephen Heidt: Legalize medical marijuana; decriminalize personal use. Tom Sullivan: No mandatory prison for drugs, yes substance-abuse treatment. Tommy Ahlquist: More law enforcement & clinical resources for opioid crisis. |
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Education Brad Little: Local and parental control of schools. Brad Little: Invest in public school teacher salary increases. Brad Little: Doubled funding for literacy; don't rely on property tax. Brad Little: Direct state colleges & universities to work together. Brad Little: Make sure all students can read by end of third grade. Brad Little: Add $47 million in ongoing funding to literacy programs. Brad Little: Empowering Parents grants let families control education. Brad Little: Double scholarships for members of Idaho National Guard. Butch Otter: No major school improvement measures, just progress. Butch Otter: Replace "K-thru-12" with "K-thru-Career". Butch Otter: Need to increase access to college education. Butch Otter: Imperative that reading outcomes are improved. Butch Otter: Career ladders will attract and retain school staff. Butch Otter: $5M for professional development for teachers. Butch Otter: Move to `mastery-based' learning from `seat time'. Butch Otter: $58M to make public school teacher pay competitive. Butch Otter: Focus on student outcomes. David Roth: Incentivize states to invest more in education. Dirk Kempthorne: Reading Initiative: 90% of 3rd graders reading by 2004. Dirk Kempthorne: Exit standards for high school via SAT-like exam. Dirk Kempthorne: Supports charter schools and innovative classrooms. Ed Humphreys: Problems in education will be solved through school choice. Gary Jones: Leadership & local control will improve schools. Janice McGeachin: Children should not be taught to hate America nor each other. Janice McGeachin: Supports internships, apprenticeship training, trade schools. Jerry Brady: Evaluate and reward teachers. Jerry Sturgill: Investments in education are investments in our future. Jim Risch: Local decisions on education dollars, not federal. Michael Crapo: Preserve state and local decision-making authority. Nancy Harris: Education without massive debt. Nancy Harris: Protect public education from privatization. Natalie Fleming: Allow bankruptcy filers to clear student debt. Nels Mitchell: More funding for schools, from property tax, not sales tax. Paulette Jordan: Spending wiser will help create funds to invest in education. Paulette Jordan: Invest in STEM technology in high school to drive economy. Rex Rammell: Department of Education is unconstitutional; eliminate it. Ron DeSantis: Provide parents with means to enforce state standards. Stephen Heidt: Idaho is suffering from its tight-fisted funding for schools. Brad Little: Support public schools AND educational freedom. Brad Little: $8500 scholarship for in-state post-high school education. Brad Little: I will continue to expand school choice in Idaho. Brad Little: Ensure the best education in Idaho is in a public school. Terri Pickens: Repeal the school voucher scheme. |
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Energy & Oil Brad Little: Opposes requiring 2% biodiesel biodegradable fuel. Brad Little: Supports "cleaner, safer carbon-free nuclear energy". Butch Otter: Get all nuclear waste out of Idaho by 2035. Butch Otter: Clean energy leadership helps economic development. Ed Humphreys: Ed will champion nuclear energy. Jerry Sturgill: Energy law practice: finance & privatize electric utilities. Jerry Sturgill: Do more to reduce carbon emissions. Jim Risch: We're running out of oil; we must drill our way through this. Larry LaRocco: Create 14,000 new jobs by embracing new types of energy. Marvin Pro-Life Richardson: Splitting atoms murders atoms; no nuclear power. Nancy Harris: Supports Green New Deal as galvanizing momentum for change. Nels Mitchell: Oil & gas industries get huge subsidies despite high profits. Paulette Jordan: Clean energy creates more jobs than fossil fuels. Paulette Jordan: Respect our land, combat corporate greed on climate change. Paulette Jordan: Cap and trade, carbon fees on table for climate change. Rex Rammell: Lies about global warming will destroy our economy. Russ Fulcher: Opposes requiring 2% biodiesel biodegradable fuel. |
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Environment Brad Little: Remove wolves from Endangered Species list. Brad Little: Replenish more water into aquifers than we remove. Brad Little: Wildfires are about land management, not climate change. Butch Otter: To EPA: Delist wolves and restore state management. Butch Otter: Endangered Species Act creates federal-state conflict. Dirk Kempthorne: Supports salmon recovery without breaching Snake River dams. Dirk Kempthorne: States� rights: no grizzly bears; no roadless forests. Jerry Sturgill: Protect public lands by keeping federal control. Jim Risch: Manage public lands for multiple uses. Michael Crapo: Conservation and progress do not need to be at odds. Michael Crapo: Improve ESA with innovative collaborative species management. Nancy Harris: Enjoy clean air & clean water of our mountains & streams. Nels Mitchell: Committed to protecting our unique outdoor heritage. Paulette Jordan: Wants to keep federal lands and sites safe from sell offs. Tommy Ahlquist: Let farmers manage land, not government scientists. Terri Pickens: Preserving open space and natural resources a top priority. |
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Families & Children Brad Little: Defend our constitution by defining marriage. Michael Crapo: Strong families are bedrock of healthy society. Natalie Fleming: Respect, love everyone; support traditional family. Nels Mitchell: Strong supporter of the Violence Against Women Act. Paulette Jordan: Marriage equality should not be limited by state boundaries. Raul Labrador: Challenge Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage. Tommy Ahlquist: Marriage should be the union of a man and a woman. Ron DeSantis: We lead the nation in protecting the rights of parents. |
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Foreign Policy Ed Humphreys: Take strong steps to protect Idaho from China's influence. Jim Risch: OpEd: did nothing against Saudis for Khashoggi death. Jim Risch: Call on Iran to release those imprisoned for Christianity. Jim Risch: Hold China accountable for erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy. Michael Crapo: Vet refugees to keep out terrorists, but other Muslims ok. Nancy Harris: Stand up to Saudis for Khashoggi death. Robert Menendez: Unequivocal support for Hong Kong protests against China. Donald Trump: Protect human rights in Hong Kong against China. Jim Risch: America does not recognize China's claim over Taiwan. Brad Little: We wholly support Israel's defensive actions against Hamas. |
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Free Trade Brad Little: New trade agreement with Canada & Mexico good for Idaho. Dirk Kempthorne: Double Idaho�s exports. Jerry Sturgill: His company recognized as "Cross-Border Deal of the Year". Jim Risch: Supported bill pushing back against China's trade practices. Nels Mitchell: End tax breaks for shipping American jobs overseas. Paulette Jordan: Farmers want trade, not government bailouts. |
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Government Reform Brad Little: Term limits for governor but not state reps. Brad Little: Revoke two regulations for every new regulation implemented. Brad Little: Idaho now the least-regulated state in the nation. Brad Little: Budget reset for all state entities except public education. Brad Little: Idaho is now the least regulated state in the nation. Brad Little: We have cut or simplified 95% of Idaho regulations. Brad Little: Proactive integrity audits to enhance election transparency. Butch Otter: Require photo ID to vote. David Roth: Leaders should look for solutions not votes. Ed Humphreys: Volunteer Idaho State Director for U.S. Term Limits. Ed Humphreys: Investigate clear evidence of fraud in 2020 election. Janice McGeachin: Support election integrity that protect our republic. Janice McGeachin: Require photo ID to vote. Jerry Sturgill: Sick of career politicians staying in office forever. Jim Risch: Gridlock results from two very different party philosophies. Michael Crapo: Excessive government regulation is an unnecessary drain. Nels Mitchell: No junkets; no gridlock; promises one term only. Nels Mitchell: OpEd: Pledging just one six-year term means he's "lame duck". Paulette Jordan: She'll fight to stop corporate money silencing honest votes. Raul Labrador: Require photo ID to vote. Ron DeSantis: Clean the voter rolls, mails ballots only on request. Russ Fulcher: Require photo ID to vote. Tom Sullivan: Keep limits on political donations; restrict corporations. Tommy Ahlquist: End excessive and burdensome regulation like EPA's. Tommy Ahlquist: Term limits & campaign disclosure for statewide officials. Brad Little: Remove regulatory barriers to keep up with housing demand. Brad Little: We made Idaho the least regulated state in the nation. |
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Gun Control Brad Little: Opposes constitutional right to hunt, trap, and fish. Brad Little: Second Amendment is a sacred trust. Brad Little: Remove the duty to flee in Idaho's self-defense laws. Ed Humphreys: Not allow ANY infringement upon our Second Amendment rights. Gary Peters: Common sense safety measures, including background checks. Janice McGeachin: A+ rating from NRA; fight encroachments on 2nd amendment. Jim Risch: Second Amendment is individual right that must be maintained. Jerry Sturgill: Keep guns from terrorists, but we have enough laws. Michael Crapo: I oppose all efforts to weaken the Second Amendment. Natalie Fleming: Honestly, I don't care if you have a Tank in your back yard. Nels Mitchell: High priority on right to hunt & fish on public lands. Paulette Jordan: Opposes teachers being front line defenders in classrooms. Paulette Jordan: Stand-your-ground laws lead to homicide of people of color. Raul Labrador: It is time to enact 'stand your ground' legislation in Idaho. Russ Fulcher: Establish constitutional right to hunt, trap, and fish. Tommy Ahlquist: Oppose weakening right to bear arms. |
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Health Care Brad Little: Replace ObamaCare with local control. Brad Little: Respect voters' will if Proposition 2 passes. Brad Little: Honor the will of the people & implement Medicaid expansion. Brad Little: First state to introduce "enhanced short-term plans". Brad Little: Expanded telehealth access, let's make changes permanent. Brad Little: $50 million to improve behavioral healthcare across Idaho. Butch Otter: State-based health exchange, not federal one-size-fits-all. Butch Otter: Incentivize health care professionals to come to Idaho. Butch Otter: Expand Medicaid to cover those in state's healthcare gap. David Roth: Fix the gaps in the ACA, especially in under-served areas. Ed Humphreys: Ban vaccine and mask mandates, ban vaccine passports. Janice McGeachin: Support your right to try non-traditional health remedies. Janice McGeachin: Defending state means rejecting enhanced federal Medicaid. Jim Risch: ObamaCare is a regulatory quagmire. Michael Crapo: Oppose Obamacare; government-run health care not the answer. Nancy Harris: Supported Medicare for All; regulate drug prices. Natalie Fleming: Universal Catastrophic Insurance for expenses over $50,000. Nels Mitchell: Most of ObamaCare is good; fix the parts that aren't. Paulette Jordan: One solution to health care for all is Medicaid expansion. Paulette Jordan: Repeal Idaho's 'faith healing' exemption. Paulette Jordan: Expand Medicaid to cover those in state's healthcare gap. Paulette Jordan: Healthcare should be patient-centered, not profit-centered. Tommy Ahlquist: ObamaCare has been a disaster for doctors and patients. Brad Little: Make behavioral health services more accessible. Brad Little: Improve accessibility and affordability of rural health care. Terri Pickens: Healthcare must be affordable and accessible to all Idahoans. |
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Homeland Security Jerry Sturgill: Maintain force structure needed for security of our nation. Jim Risch: Do everything to maintain a fully-equipped military. Jim Risch: We all agree that the military and NSA should be funded. Michael Crapo: Strong advocate for Idaho's Air Force Base & National Guard. Natalie Fleming: Fully prepared military but we must teach peace. Nels Mitchell: Maintain Mountain Home Air Force Base. Nels Mitchell: Staunch defender of Mountain Home Air Force Base. Paulette Jordan: Address mental healthcare issues of veterans. Tom Sullivan: Slightly increase military spending. Terri Pickens: Letting Qatar build base in Idaho poses serious risks. |
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Immigration Brad Little: Make English the official state language. Butch Otter: Make English the official state language. David Roth: I support a pathway to citizenship for the DREAMers. Ed Humphreys: Craft a refugee resettlement policy that doesn't harm Idaho. Janice McGeachin: Make English the official state language. Jerry Sturgill: Refugees contribute to society; don't close borders for fear. Jim Risch: I oppose amnesty in any form. Jim Risch: First and foremost, we need to secure our borders. Michael Crapo: Strongest border enforcement realistically possible. Michael Crapo: Strongest border enforcement possible; no amnesty. Nancy Harris: Reform immigration and provide path to citizenship. Nels Mitchell: Idaho's farmers need immigration reform. Paulette Jordan: She wants to forge pathway for illegals to become citizens. Paulette Jordan: Address immigration, border security, enforcement separately. Raul Labrador: Building wall is critical step against illegal immigrants. Raul Labrador: Toughen laws against illegal immigrants. Ron DeSantis: Re-route illegal aliens in Florida to sanctuary states. Russ Fulcher: Make English the official state language. Tom Sullivan: Pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants. Brad Little: Secure the border to stop supply of fentanyl from Mexico. Brad Little: Send more Idaho troopers to our lawless southern border. Ron DeSantis: Every state now a border state--Florida is fighting back! . Brad Little: Idaho has sent four missions supporting border states. Brad Little: State Police are removing dangerous illegal alien criminals. Terri Pickens: Require people entering our country to abide by our laws. |
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Jobs Butch Otter: Hire One Act: income tax credit for creating new jobs. Dirk Kempthorne: Family Farm Security Task Force to improve ag conditions. Jerry Sturgill: People need a living wage. Jerry Sturgill: Wage inequality is unforgivable. Michael Crapo: Provide system for legal foreign workers in agriculture. Paulette Jordan: Partner with local unions building apprenticeships. Paulette Jordan: Raise minimum wage in increments. Troy Minton: Raise minimum wage; relates to his fellow homeless. Brad Little: We banned diversity statements in university hiring. |
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Principles & Values Brad Little: Hard work, freedom, self-reliance, family and faith. Brad Little: I support the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Brad Little: Our statehouse demonstrates openness of political process. Butch Otter: Put aside partisanship & ambition in public interest. Ed Humphreys: America is the greatest nation on Earth. Ed Humphreys: I will protect and promote our God-given rights. Ed Humphreys: Idaho is the last foxhole for freedom and family values. Janice McGeachin: Inspired by Trump, joins him in "Draining the Swamp". Janice McGeachin: God has created each of us in His image. Janice McGeachin: Thank Trump for putting America first & keeping it great. Janice McGeachin: We are literally in the fight for our lives. Jerry Sturgill: LDS missionary in French Canada; then NYC financial lawyer. Kim Reynolds: Changed mind on Bible in classrooms. Marvin Pro-Life Richardson: Better if Ten Commandments were in our Constitution. Marvin Pro-Life Richardson: Member of IAP party, but follows Constitution Party platform. Michael Crapo: Attending Town Hall meetings in all 200 Idaho cities. Michael Crapo: Town meetings in all 200 incorporated towns across Idaho. Nancy Harris: I am a fourth generation Idahoan, and an entrepreneur. Nancy Harris: If we're not running, we're not defending democracy. Natalie Fleming: Natalie has been through the literal fires of hell. Nels Mitchell: Never been within 150 miles of Harry Reid; not hand-picked. Nels Mitchell: Middle-of-the-road Democrat; I'll team up with Republicans. Nels Mitchell: Idaho needs Senator who gets to work, not "Senator No". Nels Mitchell: Most conservative voting record in Senate in 2013. Nels Mitchell: Served in state Senate and as Lt. Governor, then governor. Paulette Jordan: Hard work, compassion and fairness are backbone to values. Paulette Jordan: Religious freedom is no excuse for bigotry. Paulette Jordan: Will stay awake and work on country's business. Paulette Jordan: We need a complete shift to people-first policymaking. Paulette Jordan: Youngest person elected to the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Council. Ron DeSantis: We have made Florida the freest state in these United States. Russ Fulcher: Motorcycle accident in middle of congressional campaign. Tommy Ahlquist: Protect religious freedom from assault on people of faith. Brad Little: Supreme Court should throw out 2020 election results. Brad Little: Trump's vision for America actually looks a lot like Idaho! Brad Little: Being an American means freedom; self-reliance; faith in God. Brad Little: Create new opportunities for communities to serve God. |
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Social Security Brad Little: Cap medical benefits at $155/mo for government retirees. Jim Risch: Reform Social Security without privatization. Jim Risch: Gradual changes now to avoid lower benefits later. Michael Crapo: Examine a wide array of proposals to strengthen system. Nels Mitchell: The greatest generation earned their retirement security. Nels Mitchell: Fight efforts to cut or privatize entitlements. Russ Fulcher: Cap medical benefits at $155/mo for government retirees. Tom Sullivan: Against privatizing; but reduce regulations. Jim Risch: Accusations about Republican cuts are not going to happen. |
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Tax Reform Brad Little: Lift tax burden for everyone. Brad Little: Inform taxpayers to increase state income tax withholdings. Brad Little: Budget proposes $35 million in grocery tax relief. Brad Little: Proposes the single largest tax cuts in Idaho history. Brad Little: Already cut $1 billion in taxes, relief for Bidenflation. Brad Little: Enacted $2.5B in tax relief to help offset Bidenflation. Butch Otter: Reduce tax burden; lower rates for individuals & businesses. Butch Otter: Lower the marginal tax rate for highest income. Dirk Kempthorne: Return $140M of surplus to taxpayers. Ed Humphreys: Abolish Idaho income tax. Janice McGeachin: I have consistently fought against raising your tax burden. Janice McGeachin: Lower the marginal tax rate for highest income. Jerry Brady: Remove tax breaks for media. Jim Risch: Earned nickname "taxpayers friend" by fighting tax increases. Jim Risch: I'll drop out if I got $53,000 in undisclosed tax relief. Jim Risch: No tax increases, but no cuts to entitlements nor veterans. Larry LaRocco: Risch got undisclosed personal $53,000 from his tax relief. Michael Crapo: We cannot tax our way to prosperity; simplify tax code. Nancy Harris: Tax the wealthy; ensure they pay their fair share. Paulette Jordan: Trump tax cut only benefitted rich, increased deficit. Ron DeSantis: I am proposing a $1 billion gas tax holiday. Russ Fulcher: Lower the marginal tax rate for highest income. Tommy Ahlquist: Lower taxes will lead to job growth. Brad Little: We created a fair, predictable, and lower flat income tax. Brad Little: We are on pace to deliver $3.7 billion in tax relief . Brad Little: The Trump tax cuts will provide real relief. Brad Little: Legislature shares our goal of prioritizing tax relief. |
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Technology Brad Little: Adequate broadband infrastructure for both rural & urban. Brad Little: Cybersecurity Task Force: modernize government data. Brad Little: Improve highway system; invest in broadband. Butch Otter: Support STEM Action Center and Computer Science Initiative. Jim Risch: Co-sponsored bill to protect small business from cyberattack. Paulette Jordan: Strengthen cybersecurity to prevent election interference. Ron DeSantis: Enact protections for the data privacy of all Floridians. |
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War & Peace Chris Smith: U.S. is not kidding about human rights in Hong Kong & China. Nels Mitchell: Don't concentrate on Syria at the expense of home. Tom Sullivan: Withdraw from Iraq; carry on in Pakistan. |
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Welfare & Poverty Brad Little: First-Time Home Buyer Account: tax break for young families. |
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