If you’re like most Americans, you remain appalled by the staggering Somali daycare scandal in Minnesota, and unfolding in California, Washington, Ohio, and in Maine. Billions and billions were stolen from working taxpayers, for years. While the Trump administration’s Health & Human Services freeze of federal daycare funding is a step in the right direction, no one has been held accountable, no indictments, arrests, or prosecutions. And, once again, congress sits on the sidelines of inaction.
May this taxpayer travesty not be added to the dogpile of lawless deeds that go unpunished (below).
To be sure, we Idahoans will have our own battles to wage against big-gov spending, and the inevitable waste that goes with bulging budgets when the 2026 Idaho legislative session begins on Monday, January 12, at noon.
Fed up Magic Valley taxpayers
Idaho’s $58 million deficit this fiscal year and is projected to face between a $600 million and $1 billion budget deficit in fiscal year 2027, which begins July 1. Idaho does not have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. Watch Idaho Freedom Foundation’s Plan Budget Plan.
Grocery sales tax repeal. On record, the Idaho GOP states it supports a ballot initiative (in November) to repeal the grocery sales tax (6%), but too many fake conservatives voted to keep it in 2025.
Property tax reduction. Homeowners are fed up with seeing their tax dollars continuing to rise in a system that shifts state tax burdens away from high-value industrial properties (like Gobani, Glanbia, and Clif Bar) and onto homeowners. Bottom line: Homeowners pay more while corporations pay less.
Parental choice tax credit. The Idaho Education Association (IEA) will be launching their campaign against the Parental Choice Tax Credit that passed last year. They’ve already filed lawsuits to strip away the tax credits to force Idaho children back into their one-size-fits-all monopoly.
That’s not all, IEA is launching a massive campaign to “primary” every brave lawmaker who stood up for you, like Magic Valley’s own conservative lawmakers (Hostetler, Kohl, Leavitt and Zuiderveld), and replace them with lawmakers who answer to union bosses, not parents.
TAKE THE SURVEY
What issues do you want Idaho lawmakers to address going into 2026? Email us at news@mvlapac.com.
Serious tax reduction
Cut government spending
Cut government growth
Protect Idaho water rights
Serious education reform
Restore state sovereignty
Protect first amendment rights
Protect against Illegal immigration
Support Idaho DOGE effort
Protect Idaho families
Ensure election integrity
We’ll post your answers (but not your names) next week.
Idaho Gang of Eight – For the People
The Idaho Gang of Eight is a group of legislators who stand up for the people, not the political class. They focus on issues such as runaway spending, federal strings, and backroom deals. This group is part of the State Freedom Caucus Network, which aims to fight against excessive government spending and protect the rights of the people. The Idaho Gang of Eight advocates for policies that align with the values of the citizens they represent.