News Articles and Interviews
2023 Session News Featuring Senator Ruchti
- January 16, 2023 | Idaho Reports | “Bills on abortion, public contracts, self-defense introduced in Senate State Affairs”
- January 20, 2023 | KPVI News | “Local State Senator Gives Legislative Update”
- January 20, 2023 | Idaho Capital Sun | “Boise State University survey finds 41% of Idahoans say the state is on the wrong track”
- January 21, 2023 | East Idaho News | “Gov. Little, lawmakers discussing how to use $80 million in education funding”
- January 27, 2023 | KPVI News | “Rep. Ruchti Talks About State Health Insurance for Teachers”
- February 1, 2023 | Idaho News | “Dozens testify against proposal to change ballot initiative process”
- February 1, 2023 | Idaho Press | “Resolution on ballot initiative changes sent for amendments…”
- February 1, 2023 | KPVI News | “Local State Senator Sponsoring Emergency Responders Bill”
- February 1, 2023 | Idaho Capital Sun | “Idaho Senate committee sends ballot initiative resolution for amendments”
- February 8, 2023 | Idaho State Journal | “Resolution on ballot initiative changes sent for amendments”
- February 10, 2023 | KPVI News | “Local State Senator Talks About Militia Bill”
- February 21, 2023 | Boise Dev | “House commitee introduces bill requiring two months’ notice before a lease is terminated”
- February 22, 2023 | KPVI News | “Bill That Would Allow Parents to File Lawsuits Against Libraries”
- February 27, 2023 | Idaho Capital Sun | “Idaho Senate OKs proposed constitutional amendment on initiative and referendums”
- February 27, 2023 | Boise State Public Radio | “Idaho Senate sides with initiative restrictions”
- February 28, 2023 | Bonner County Daily Bee | “Resolution on ballot initiatives and referendums passes Senate”
- March 3, 2023 | Idaho State Journal | “Opinion: The most dangerous bill of the session”
- March 5, 2023 | Magic Valley Times | “RUCHTI & WINTROW: The most dangerous bill of Idaho’s legislative session”
- March 8, 2023 | Idaho County Free Press | “Guest Opinion: The most dangerous bill of the session – SJR 101”
- March 8, 2023 | The Trace | “Idaho Is On Track to Repeal Its Anti-Militia Law”
- March 8, 2023 | KTVB | “Bill permitting private militias to assemble is halfway through the Statehouse”
- March 10, 2023 | KPVI News | “Local State Senator on Childcare Legislation”
- March 12, 2023 | Magic Valley Times | “LETTER: The ‘most dangerous bill’ of Idaho’s legislative session isn’t that one”
- March 13, 2023 | Idaho News 6 | “Outdoor Liability Bill would add protections for Idaho outfitters and guides, opposition worries about safety”
- March 14, 2023 | Idaho Capital Sun | “Idaho legislators appointed to bipartisan committee that was targeted for elimination by GOP”
- March 22, 2023 | Idaho News | “Library bill heads to Senate’s amending order”
- March 22, 2023 | Boise State Public Radio | “Idaho Senate sends library bill for amendments”
- March 23, 2023 | Boise Dev | “Attorney General, legislative lawyer give conflicting opinions on bill that could block downtown Boise two-way traffic conversion”
- March 23, 2023 | KMTV | “The Children’s School and Library Protection Act heads to Senate to be amended”
- March 23, 2023 | KPVI News | “Launch Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk”
- March 23, 2023 | Idaho Statesman | “Capitol Letters: Workforce scholarships clear final hurdle”
- March 24, 2023 | Idaho Ed News | “Two more library bills head to Senate floor, and could be amended”
- March 24, 2023 | Boise State Public Radio | “Idaho Senate GOP offers new restrictions for ‘obscene’ library books”
- March 29, 2023 | Idaho News | “Lawmakers take up bill that allows House & Senate leaders to intervene in court cases”
- March 30, 2023 | Idaho Ed News | “Senate passes library porn bill, teacher pay bill rolls through Legislature”
- March 30, 2023 | Boise State Public Radio | “Idaho Senate votes to let people sue libraries over ‘obscene’ books”
- March 30, 2023 | KTVB 7 | “Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ bill heads to governor’s desk”
- March 31, 2023 | Fox 6 Milwaukee | “Idaho bill to criminalize helping minors get abortions without parental consent passes”
- April 5, 2023 | KPVI News | “Legislative Session Wrap Up”
- April 15, 2023 | Post Register | “In Their Own Words: Rep. James Ruchti”
- April 21, 2023 | Idaho State Journal | “Former lifelong Republican praises Idaho Democrats at annual Stallings Banquet”
On Running, the Idaho Freedom Foundation, and the State of Politics in Idaho
- February 26, 2022 | East Idaho News | “Pocatello lawmaker launches state senate campaign, joined by two state house candidates”
- February 21, 2022 | Idaho ED News | “We represent Idaho, not the Idaho Freedom Foundation”
- September 29, 2021 | Idaho ED News | “Idaho is in trouble unless we chart a different path”
- September 28, 2021 | CDA Press | “Charting a different path for Idaho”
On James vs his Opponent
- January 21, 2022 | Idaho State Journal | “Nye’s retirement sets up contest between Worley and Ruchti for state Senate seat”
James’ Proposed Gas Tax Holiday
- June 17, 2022 | The Spokesman-Review | “Idaho taxpayers need a break”
- June 8, 2022 | KTVB | “Idaho Democratic lawmakers propose ‘gas tax holiday’ to help relieve rising costs”
On Rental Application Fees
- February 22, 2022 | Idaho News 6 | “Lawmakers look to provide renter protections with new application rules”
On Education
- April 8, 2022 | ISU News | “Idaho Educator Scholarship Established to Help Students Pursue Teaching”
On Immigration and Labor
- February 5, 2021 | Idaho Press | “Report: Road safety improves, undocumented people work more hours with driver’s licenses”
On Treatment of Idaho’s Librarians and their Funding
- March 26, 2022 | Boise State Public Radio | “5th time’s a charm: Idaho legislature passes library commission budget”
- March 10, 2022 | Post Register | “Idaho House OKs measure that could fine, jail librarians”
On Idaho’s Judicial Council
- March 17, 2022 | Idaho Capital Sun | “Idaho House will hear bill making major changes to Idaho Judicial Council”