Randy Stapilus

Idaho roads are in rough shape.

I heard over the holiday weekend from a woman willing to stand up to the BLM.

“Deep red Idaho” is a description being used to the point it could become the official state motto!

I took a pleasure cruise on the Snake River.  I’ve spent nearly every weekend of my summer sightseeing in Idaho and have barely scratched the opportunities to see some of the Northern Hemisphere’s greatest wonders.  The past weekend, I floated on the 1000 Springs Tour...

Mike Crapo as Vice President of the United States?  It may sound unlikely, but according to columnist Ann Coulter the name of the Idaho Senator has surfaced as Donald Trump searches for a V.P. nominee.  Crapo isn’t a big Trump fan.  The Senator also comes from a state with only a handful of Electoral College votes...

Donald Trump appears to have unified Idaho Republicans but perhaps not in an expected way.  Randy Stapilus from Idaho Weekly Briefing joined us this morning and shared details from his Sunday column.  He believes the party is unified because it’s collectively holding its nose about the Presidential nominee...

I enjoy regular conversations on-air with Randy Stapilus and Chris Anderson.  Today, Randy shared memories of the Teton Dam disaster and his thoughts about the just concluded Idaho Republican Convention.  Chris dropped in a short while later to give us the June outlook at the Herrett Center and Planetarium...

For many Idaho Republicans, the real Election Day was last week.  As many in the GOP face token or no opposition in November, it’s now just a long wait to take office in January.  We spoke this morning with the dean of Idaho journalism, Randy Stapilus, about the primary and what to expect next...

Idaho Governor “Butch” Otter hasn’t filed a grievance, but did you know his pay is among the lowest for Governors in the nation?  Otter receives just 122-thousand dollars a year for presiding over the government of the 7th largest state geographically in America...

One week ago we were speculating many of our local, state and congressional seats would be un-opposed this year. Then in a matter of days there was a flurry as candidates filed for primaries and as well the general election. Twin Falls County Republican Chairman Steve Millington offered some thoughts today on the widening field...

This week,  Idaho political expert Randy Stapilus takes a look at the influence of the Idaho Freedom Foundation in the Idaho Legislature, The medicaid issue in Idaho, and what the latest census numbers mean to Idaho politicians. Randy Stapilus has been a journalist, analyst and author in the region since 1974...

This week,  Idaho political expert Randy Stapilus takes a look back on the life and impact of former Senator Jim McClure, how the nullification bill was lost, and his predictions and thoughts as lawmakers get closer to passing the education reform plan...

This week Idaho political expert Randy Stapilus talks about the nullification bill, The education reform bill, cutting the kindergarten budget and offers a preview of what's in store for lawmakers this week. Randy Stapilus has been a journalist, analyst and author in the region since 1974...

It was a busy week in the Idaho legislature last week and as lawmakers head into their third week it promises to be even busier.  Political expert Randy Stapilus with Ridenbaugh Press takes a look at a bill that would declare federal health care laws null and void, welfare cuts and the recent public hearing, and collecting taxes on internet purchases...