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Labrador’s Dem challenger calls him out on Trump comments
James Piotrowski, the Democrat who’s challenging Idaho GOP 1st District Rep. Raul Labrador, sent out a news release today calling on Labrador to clarify how he can support presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump after Trump’s comments about a federal judge and the judge’s Mexican…
Labrador: Momentum building for sentencing reform
Here’s my full story from spokesman.com: By Betsy Z. Russell BOISE – Idaho GOP Congressman Raul Labrador says momentum is building in Congress for major criminal justice reforms, aimed at reversing decades of focus on long prison terms that even hit non-violent and first-time offenders. “I…
Raul Labrador says momentum building for bipartisan sentencing reform
Idaho GOP Congressman Raul Labrador says momentum is building in Congress for major criminal justice reforms, aimed at reversing decades of focus on long prison terms, even for non-violent and first-time offenders. “I believe that we’re going to see some of the greatest reforms in a generation,” Labrador told a criminal justice reform conference Monday in Boise.
Experts at criminal justice reform conference say problematic drug sentencing laws from ‘80s remain on books
Experts at criminal justice reform conference say problematic drug sentencing laws from ‘80s remain on books
Column: Thayn’s call to Idaho conservatives, Labrador campaign team, F&G controversy…
Idaho state Sen. Steven Thayn, R-Emmett, had a booth at the state GOP convention over the weekend, where he was handing out copies of his latest book, “Reprogramming Government, A Conservative Approach.” The thesis? “That libertarian conservatism is ineffective,” Thayn said. Instead, he’s calling for…
Eye on Boise: Sen. Steven Thayn calls on conservatives to ‘do something,’ not just complain
Idaho state Sen. Steven Thayn, R-Emmett, had a booth at the state GOP convention over the weekend, where he was handing out copies of his latest book, “Reprogramming Government, A Conservative Approach.” Like his previous books, it’s published in a small format, about the size of a pocket U.S. Constitution. The thesis? “That libertarian conservatism is ineffective,” Thayn said. Instead, he’s calling for a “win-win” approach, defined as “empowering the citizens with local control over resources and choices.”
Labrador names campaign team as he seeks 4th House term
Labrador names campaign team as he seeks 4th House term
Labrador on GOP primary win: ‘Conservative principles matter’
Labrador on GOP primary win: ‘Conservative principles matter’
Piotrowski, leading Dems race for District 1 congressional seat: ‘Conventional wisdom won’t work this year’
Piotrowski, leading Dems race for District 1 congressional seat: ‘Conventional wisdom won’t work this year’
Labrador says he’s ready to ‘support’ but not ‘endorse’ Trump; calls him ‘childish’
Labrador says he’s ready to ‘support’ but not ‘endorse’ Trump; calls him ‘childish’
Criminal justice reform conference set for June 6 in Boise at Concordia Law School; Labrador, Justice officials among speakers
Criminal justice reform conference set for June 6 in Boise at Concordia Law School; Labrador, Justice officials among speakers
Labrador, kicking off re-election campaign, raps ‘poor leadership’ in Washington, D.C.
Labrador, kicking off re-election campaign, raps ‘poor leadership’ in Washington, D.C.
Eye on Boise: Did Jim Risch endorse Ted Cruz or not?
When Idaho Sen. Jim Risch made one of his frequent appearances last week on CNN’s “The Situation Room” with Wolf Blitzer, he kind of endorsed Ted Cruz for president – but just kind of.
Democrat Piotrowski launches challenge to Rep. Labrador
Democrat Piotrowski launches challenge to Rep. Labrador
Most high-profile Idaho Republicans say they’d back Trump if he’s nominated
Among high-profile elected Republicans in Idaho, Donald Trump isn’t a popular first-choice. But most say they’re willing to vote for him if he wins the GOP nomination. Here’s a breakdown of what some of them have said about their support for Trump:
Labrador files to run for for 4th term in Congress, says he’s ‘kept promise to change Washington’
Idaho 1st District Congressman Raul Labrador filed for re-election today, seeking a fourth two-year term in the U.S. House. He issued this statement: “When I was first elected to Congress the people of Idaho had a clear mandate for me – to change the way…
Idaho Rep. Labrador backs Cruz for president
Republican Rep. Raul Labrador of Idaho, one of the leaders of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, on Wednesday endorsed Texas Sen. Ted Cruz for president.
Labrador endorses Ted Cruz, though they differ on criminal justice reform
Even as 1st District Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador was speaking last night about criminal justice reform, the National Review was breaking the news that Labrador is endorsing Ted Cruz for president – even though Cruz is an outspoken opponent of a bipartisan Senate bill on…
Labrador on criminal reform: ‘The purpose should be justice’
Raul Labrador, 1st District GOP congressman, told a crowd of more than 60 at the Idaho Law & Justice Learning Center tonight, “I believe that our bloated prison system is not benefiting taxpayers, it’s not benefiting society and it’s not benefiting inmates.” In the second row of the audience, Idaho Corrections Director Kevin Kempf was nodding…
Labrador to join ACLU, Freedom Foundation, UI tonight to discuss criminal justice reform
Labrador to join ACLU, Freedom Foundation, UI tonight to discuss criminal justice reform