Legislative Insight Event Was A Huge Success
Thank You Eastern Idaho!!!
Thank you to Speaker of the House Mike Moyle & Senate Pro Tem Kelly Anthon!!!!
Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Baker, INL Director John Wagner & Students Representative Wendy Horman & Students
The Legislative Insight Dinner was sold out and covered a variety of topics from tax policy, education, nuclear energy, agriculture, including water, and population growth. We also had a number of local students who were able to attend thanks to Larsen Hay Farms and Ashley Furniture sponsors.
****** LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS ******
With a mayoral race split by only 62 votes, and a city council race differing by just 13%, Idaho Falls will see two runoff elections in December.
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​​With neither candidate for Idaho Falls mayor reaching the required majority vote (over 50%), Lisa Burtenshaw (46.55%) and Jeffrey Alldridge (47.17%) will face a runoff election on Dec. 2. The third candidate, Christian Ashcraft, received 733 votes, with 6.18% of the vote. Teresa Dominick & Brandon Lee will have a runoff for City Council Seat #2.​
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Early Voting--Starts this Thursday, Nov. 13th. to November 26th.
Absentee Ballot Request-Will automatically be sent to you, if requested for November 2nd election. Otherwise, last day to request Absentee Ballot is Nov. 21st.
Candidate Fair Photos - October 20, 2025 for Mayoral Candidates and City Council
Why Long-Term Water Storage Can’t Wait - by Senator Kevin Cook
You’ve heard me talk about Idaho’s water before—but this time is different.
This time, I’m asking YOU to take action.
Sign the letter of support for long-term water storage today: https://kevincookforidaho.com/sjm101/#supporters
We’re at a tipping point.
More water is leaving the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer than is going in. Our population is growing fast. Drought cycles are lasting longer. And snowpacks—the natural storage system Idaho has relied on for generations—are becoming less reliable.
If we don’t act now, Idaho’s water security, economy, and way of life are at risk.
That’s why I introduced Senate Joint Memorial 101 (SJM-101)—a formal request urging federal and state leaders to finally get serious about long-term water storage solutions. That means:
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Re-considering sites like the Teton Dam, which failed in 1976, yet the Idaho Department of Water Resources still ranks among the top two storage opportunities.
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Reviewing upgrades or expansions of the Minidoka Dam, Jackson Lake, Galloway, Twin Springs, and Lost Valley.
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Acting on multiple off-stream and groundwater storage options identified in the Henry’s Fork Basin Study to safely and affordably boost storage.
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Heeding the Idaho Water Resource Board’s warning—issued over a decade ago—that without action, we’d see declining aquifer levels, curtailed water rights, and more conflict between users.
They were right, and the consequences we are feeling are only going to get worse.
Now I need your help to move forward.
Our congressional delegation supports water solutions— but they need to know Idahoans are behind this. That's why I’m gathering signatures from Idahoans who believe we must start now—before the next drought or crisis forces our hand.
Add your support for long-term water storage today:
https://kevincookforidaho.com/sjm101/#supporters
If we don’t act now, federal funding will go elsewhere. Other states will move forward. We’ll fall behind.
This isn’t just about storing more water—it’s about storing confidence in Idaho’s ability to feed, power, and protect its future.
Let’s show Washington that Idaho is ready.
Let’s get this done—together.
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THANK YOU EASTERN IDAHO REPUBLICANS FOR MAKING LINCOLN DAY A SUCCESS!
May 2, 2025 LINCOLN DAY SLIDE SHOW
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New Data On Voters Coming To Idaho
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Learn more about Idaho’s voting patterns, historical trends, and demographic information with the interactive charts, graphs, and maps. Whether you are a researcher, journalist, policymaker, or an engaged citizen, you can find engaging and dynamic data that breaks down Idaho’s political landscape.
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The State Budget | A Guide to Idaho Politics and Civic Engagement
Every legislative session in Idaho, a group of lawmakers called the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee considers each state agency’s budget request. The committee is made up of ten House members and ten Senators who work together to create budgets based on what the state agencies need and want, as well as how much money the state receives from the taxes and fees that you pay.
SUMMER MEETING ADOPTED RULES & RESOLUTIONS -----> CLICK BELOW:
RULES
RESOLUTIONS
Next Meeting:
Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
Location: Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls
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