George Grenley 
The SAVE America Act would mandate that citizens provide documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, eliminating reliance on IDs like driver’s licenses. This could disenfranchise up to 21 million voters and complicate election administration. George argues that it will burden local officials and is unnecessary, suggesting existing systems could suffice for verification.
Two Idaho lawmakers have requested a freeze on child care grants due to unproven allegations of fraud in Minnesota’s program. George suggests this reaction is excessive, as many Idaho children rely on government aid. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is actively addressing fraud, and he suggests waiting for their investigation results before making drastic funding changes.
In his latest opinion piece, George Grenley muses about the impacts of the government shutdown, how we can help address food insecurity, and how Kristi Noem could assist us.
In this opinion piece, George Grenley comments on how Idaho faces impending food insecurity affecting 135,000 SNAP beneficiaries due to payment delays on November 1, worsened by the cancellation of millions of pounds of food from the USDA. He sees food banks as a critical source of help.
In this article, George Grenley analyzes national issues impacting Nez Perce County amid the current US government shutdown. Key services likely to continue include mail delivery and social security checks, while federal workers face furloughs. The shutdown’s causes stem from disagreements over healthcare funding and budget cuts, mainly affecting Idahoans.
The post discusses the significance of the U.S. Constitution, particularly the Fourteenth Amendment, which guarantees citizenship and individual rights. It emphasizes its historical importance and ongoing relevance, as current events challenge these rights. The upcoming Constitution Day panel at LCSC will highlight issues surrounding birthright citizenship and legal rights under this amendment.
