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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I was honored to give the eulogy for former state representative Hy Kloc, who passed away three years ago in December, 2022. It is poignant to reflect on his life's story, personal attributes, and how they contrast with events taking place today. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKNn...

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2-20 Rep. Steve Berch eulogy of the late Rep. Hy Kloc

YouTube video by Idaho House & Senate Democrats

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

THE LEGISLATURE MADE THIS FISCAL BED. NOW YOU HAVE TO SLEEP IN IT. The Idaho Legislature deliberately reduced state revenue by over $4.5 BILLION over the next 10 years. Expect majority party leaders to now cut budgets and reduce vital services. #idpol #idleg www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/read...

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You could see Idaho’s budget crisis coming. The GOP did nothing | Opinion

Now, Idaho faces a $555 million fiscal cliff due to the massive gap between revenue and needed services. | Opinion

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

After 230 years, the penny is dead. And along with it, so goes these time-honored sayings (to name a few): A penny for your thoughts A pretty penny Penny-wise and pound foolish Penny pincher In for a penny, in for a pound Long live the nickel. #idpol #idleg apnews.com/article/us-m...

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US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years

The U.S. has ended production of the penny. The last 1-cent coins were made Wednesday at the mint in Philadelphia.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

DOOR KNOCK OF THE DAY. This disturbing experience at the door motivates me to continue visiting voters to stay in touch, answer their questions, engage in meaningful conversation, and (in this case) underscore one aspect of BEING AN AMERICAN. #idpol #idleg mailchi.mp/b02a32080100...

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From Rep. Steve Berch: Being an American

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Idaho AG Raul Labrador confirms that voting early is SAFE AND SECURE. He was so confident that he voted early himself. Any attempt by the legislature to make it more difficult to vote early (by mail or in person) is clearly without merit. #idpol #idleg www.ag.idaho.gov/newsroom/lab...

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Labrador Letter: Election Day - Idaho Office of Attorney General

Dear Friends, Tomorrow is Election Day, and I hope you’ll take a few minutes to cast your ballot in your local elections. We sometimes focus so much on national races (...)

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

This notice appeared on page 47 of the latest edition of the University of Minnesota's business school alumni magazine (where I went to graduate school). No medals, stadium-sized tributes, flags at half-staff, or millions of social media posts. But equally tragic. #idpol #idleg

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I AM PROUD TO SUPPORT the families in West Boise working to establish a public library in their neighborhood. It is one of the last sections of West Boise annexed into the city without convenient access to a local public library. #idpol #idleg #boise www.ktvb.com/video/news/l...

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West Boise residents rally to get library in their neighborhood

Although residents in West Boise pay taxes that support local libraries, they don't have easy access to one. Now, they are advocating for filling the library desert.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

The legislature is turning Idaho into an "us-VERSUS-them" state. You may be one of “us” today, but be labeled one of “them” tomorrow by others. The respect and rights afforded “them” today may be the respect and rights YOU’LL want to have tomorrow. #idpol #idleg www.yahoo.com/news/idaho-l...

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The Idaho Legislature has abandoned community as a value | Opinion

Community is the abandoned value in today’s Idaho Legislature — respecting our neighbors. | Opinion

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Don't ask a politician or someone who eats roadkill for medical advice. Ask your doctor.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

SEVERAL YELLOW FLAGS have appeared since the 2025 legislative session ended. My latest newsletter discusses one of them: expected reduction in state services due to spending cuts in response to a projected budget deficit. This was a foreseeable and preventable situation. mailchi.mp/c0b7b86b76fa...

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Rep. Steve Berch newsletter: Yellow flags (budget cuts)

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I WAS HONORED to represent the Idaho Legislature along with other dignitaries at the ground-breaking ceremony for the completion of McDevitt Park. This is a great example of government doing good things when it is closest to the people. #idpol #idleg www.kivitv.com/west-boise/w...

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West Boise’s Charles F. McDevitt park set for $1.2 million upgrade to enhance youth sports facilities

An 8-acre patch of dormant land at West Boise’s Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex is getting a $1.2 million makeover into a multi-use community park set to open in 2026.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

DO YOU WANT TO LIVE DOWNSTREAM from a nuclear power plant that stores lethal radioactive waste above an aquifer that provides drinking water? #idpol #idleg www.idahostatesman.com/news/busines...

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A nuclear power plant 120 miles from Boise? This company wants to build one

The plan covers some of the same land as the failed wind project in the Magic Valley.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

DO YOU WANT EXTREMISTS IN THE IDAHO LEGISLATURE WRITING LAWS forcing you to live by their religious beliefs? If not, know who you're voting for. Vote for the person, not a letter. You can't assume what that letter stands for in Idaho anymore. #idpol #idleg www.investigatewest.org/investigatew...

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For and by Christians: How Idaho’s influential Christian Nationalist group wants to reshape the state

With powerful allies in the pulpit and the Pentagon, the Idaho Family Policy Center seizes its moment

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

I have won the 2025 FREEDOM! Award. It goes to the legislator receiving the Idaho Freedom Foundation’s lowest score. This means I received the HIGHEST score for being an INDEPENDENT, CRITICAL-THINKING LEGISLATOR. CLICK HERE To help me stand up to the extremists: secure.actblue.com/donate/steve...

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

PERFECT TIMING. July 4th, 2025 - a time to celebrate Independence Day, and remember what we sought and fought independence from. #idpol #idleg

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

BEWARE THE BARBARIANS AT THE GATE (my latest newsletter) . . . #idpol #idleg mailchi.mp/60fc242d21ec...

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Rep. Steve Berch Newsletter: Barbarians at the gate

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I APPEARED ON KTVB-TV's VIEWPOINT broadcast this morning, along with House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel, reviewing some of the highlights (and lowlights) from the 2025 Idaho legislative session. #idpol #idleg www.ktvb.com/video/news/l...

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Viewpoint: Idaho Democrats visit with Joe Parris about the 2025 Idaho legislative session

Rep. Steve Berch and Rep. Ilana Rubel discuss the 2025 legislative session and how they felt it went for Idaho Democrats.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

A welcome ending to the 2025 session of the Idaho Legislature. The House has adjourned for the year (Sine Die). #idpol #idleg www.facebook.com/share/v/1BsZ...

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

WHERE ARE RISCH, CRAPO, FULCHER, SIMPSON? If former Idaho Democratic congressmen Larry LaRocco and Richard Stallings can hold an in-person Town Hall in West Ada County (on 3/24) open to everyone, why won't Idaho's current Republican congressmen do the same? Who are they afraid of? #idpol #idleg

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

A LEGISLATURE WITH NO "OFF" SWITCH. The Idaho legislature has already introduced a record number of bills this year. And there's no end in sight. MORE NEW BILLS are still being introduced. #idpol #idleg www.ktvb.com/video/news/l...

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Idaho legislature sees an influx of bills

New data shows the legislation has prepared more bills this session than the last five years.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

MY LATEST NEWSLETTER is available on my website. It reviews many bills, including updates on the school voucher/tax credit bill (H93) and the income tax cut (H40). You can subscribe to my future email newsletters on my website. www.youtube.com/shorts/S60f1...

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2025 Session update

YouTube video by Rep. Steve Berch

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

WHY DID I VOTE AGAINST A "FREE SPEECH" BILL? When there's more to it than meets the eye. The 2025 session has been pock-marked with bad bills with good-sounding titles. I cast my votes based on a bill's content, not what the title wants you to think it is. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx9E...

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Rep. Berch debates against deceptive "free speech" bill (H204)

YouTube video by Rep. Steve Berch

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Idaho Legislature to renters: WE DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU. The House Business Committee killed a bill (S1042) that would provide reasonable consumer protection from excessive rental application fees. Here's my debate against a motion to kill the bill. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/watch?v=03r_...

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Rep. Steve Berch - Renter protection bill dies in committee (S1042)

YouTube video by Rep. Steve Berch

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

THIS IS MY DEBATE AGAINST the deceptive school tax credit/voucher bill (H93) in committee on Feb 5th. I did not debate this on the House floor since many of my Republican colleagues made similar points in their debate against this bill. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDH...

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Idaho Rep. Steve Berch explained why H-93 is bad for Idaho

YouTube video by Idaho House & Senate Democrats

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Here's a link to my recent interview with BYU-I radio. Topics covered: #idpol #idleg * School voucher/tax credit bill (H93) * Repealing Medicaid Expansion * Preventing future ballot initiatives www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbNP...

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Representative Berch Speaks about the Legislative Session

YouTube video by BYU-Idaho Radio

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

WHAT WILL YOU GET from a bill called "Idaho's largest tax cut in history" if you make between $55-92K/year? $127 THERE ARE BILLIONS OF REASONS why this deceptively good-sounding bill may be one of the legislature's most fiscally irresponsible actions. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/watch?v=iziy...

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Rep Steve Berch explains the problems with the income tax cut bill h40 Part 1

YouTube video by Idaho House & Senate Democrats

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I DISCUSSED some of the damage so-called "school choice" bills will do to public schools in my interview with Idaho Reports yesterday. Bottom line: The first priority of a private school is their PROFITS. The first priority for public schools is the PUBLIC. #idpol #idleg youtu.be/jQ0qm0D2DMI

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Public Funds for Private Schools | Rep. Steve Berch, House Assistant Minority Leader | Idaho Reports

YouTube video by Idaho Reports

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Here's my first legislative newsletter of the 2025 session. And we're off . . . way off. #idpol #idleg mailchi.mp/77421239da9f...

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Rep. Steve Berch Newsletter: And we're off . . . way off

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I sat down with The Ranch Podcast recently to talk about education, budgets and tax policy (among other things). Here's snippet from our conversation. Link to the full interview is in the comments. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/shorts/W3bKz...

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Idaho’s Education Issues

YouTube video by The Ranch Podcast

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

This is the full recording of the press conference with Senate and House leadership held before the Governor's State of the State address on January 6th. #idpol #idleg www.youtube.com/watch?v=iist...

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Legislative leaders outline 2025 priorities | Idaho Press Club Legislative Preview

YouTube video by Idaho Reports

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The Idaho Legislature and the Governor plan to add Idaho to the list of states who have let out-of-state billionaires put your public school taxpayer dollars into their pockets. It's not a "school choice" bill. It's a "you pay for your neighbor's school choice" bill. #idpol #idleg

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

REPOSTED. I WAS RECENTLY INTERVIEWED on KTVB's Viewpoint show to discuss issues expected to arise during the 2025 session of the Idaho Legislature (along with other leaders in the Legislature). Topics include Medicaid, abortion, and school vouchers. #idpol #idleg www.ktvb.com/video/news/l...

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Viewpoint: 2025 Idaho legislative preview

The session kicks off January 6. On this episode of Viewpoint, Justin Corr talks what's to come and what laws may come down the pipeline.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

THE TWO GOLDEN RULES. The one in politics today has unfortunately become: "He who has all the gold makes all the rules." #idpol #idleg I prefer the other Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Here's hoping you enjoy the holidays and have a happy and safe New Year.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Here's what I told the Statesman: If all you do is look at the cost of something, you will never appreciate or respect the value that it provides. It’s about providing a service to ALL constituents, not just the ones that are the least expensive to service. www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

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Idaho counties must put legal notices in the paper. Ada commissioner wants that to change

Do published public notices keep the public informed or force taxpayers to “subsidize” newspapers? Republican official restarts the debate.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Idaho's vaccination rate for pertussis (whooping cough) is last in the nation. The legislature made it easier to expose your child to classmates infected with contagious diseases. Don’t ask a politician for medical advice. Ask your doctor. #idpol #idleg www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

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Boise schools warn of ‘widespread’ whooping cough. Idaho cases make massive jump

The Idaho state epidemiologist said the reported infections are just “the tip of the iceberg.”

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

THERE ARE FEW THINGS MORE UN-AMERICAN than taking away ANY person's right to vote. The REAL purpose of Idaho's new voter law that makes it more difficult for college students to vote is revealed in this interview with several Idaho legislators: #idpol #idleg www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/from...

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Should college students vote in Idaho? One legislator thinks it’s not a good idea | Opinion

“Those kids casting votes, I don’t think it’s who you want deciding elections,” said Rep. Brent Crane, R-Nampa.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

The legislators who said that renovating the flooded, mold-ridden ITD headquarters (instead of selling it) would save taxpayers money, are also telling you that school vouchers won't take money away from public schools. Fiscal competence matters. #idpol #idleg idahocapitalsun.com/2024/12/19/r...

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Renovations to ITD’s Boise HQ will cost at least $64M – not $32M, new report shows • Idaho Capital Sun

On Jan. 2, 2022, the building flooded, was contaminated with asbestos and all ITD employees working at the building were displaced.

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Here's my latest legislative newsletter, a quick preview of the 2025 legislative session. You can subscribe to my newsletters by visiting my website at www.berch4idaho.com mailchi.mp/72e2e59fe930...

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Rep. Steve Berch Newsletter: 2025 Legislative Session Preview

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Remembering my good friend, Rep. Hy Kloc, who passed away two years ago on this date. I was honored to give his eulogy on the floor of the Idaho House of Representatives. #idpol #idleg youtu.be/eKNn2hRfhBg

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2-20 Rep. Steve Berch eulogy of the late Rep. Hy Kloc

YouTube video by Idaho House & Senate Democrats

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Here's a refresh of my interview with the Idaho Statesman in October. I addressed several issues that most voters tell me they are most concerned about. Unfortunately, the 2025 session will probably focus on inflammatory, extremist legislation instead. #idleg #idpol www.msn.com/en-us/video/...

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Rep. Steve Berch @steveberch15a.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

THIS IS WHAT OUR COUNTRY LOOKED LIKE during the first Thanksgiving in 1691. In reflecting on the past, let's also acknowledge and celebrate what it takes for a diverse, pluralistic and free society to succeed amidst the forces of growth and change that are not exclusively within its control.

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