Melissa Davlin

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Host, lead producer, Idaho Reports. President, Idaho Press Club. Uncool mom. Slow runner. ⚾🏀🏒

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The recent wave of political violence, including the tragic assassination of a Minnesota legislator and the threats made against President Trump, is heartbreaking and unacceptable. America has stood strong for nearly 250 years not because we always agree, but because we've upheld the principle that we don't have to. Our Constitution was built on the idea that free people can disagree, debate, and even challenge one another fiercely, without resorting to violence. When elected leaders and their families are targeted simply because of their public service, it tears at the very fabric of our democracy. This is not who we are. We are better than this. Let us honor the legacy of those who came before us by recommitting to civility, respect, and the peaceful exchange of ideas. Our democracy depends on it. Phil McGrane, Secretary of State
"Democratic Caucus Issues Statement on Attack of Minnesota Lawmakers BOISE (June 14, 2025) – The Idaho Democratic Caucus strongly condemns the acts of political violence that occurred today in Minnesota targeting Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, as well as Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. We join the rest of the nation in expressing our deepest sympathy for the victims and their families. Our society relies on a foundation of mutual respect, even amidst differing viewpoints. There is absolutely no justification for such violent acts. Every individual should feel secure in expressing their values without the fear of retaliation, intimidation, or the threat of violence. Acts of violence like this are a threat to everyone and a threat to a civil and just society. We are resolute in our commitment to building a more just and civil society where everyone is respected. Our dedication to this goal remains unwavering, and we will not be silenced in its pursuit."
"In unified solidarity and strength, today, the Idaho House and Senate Leadership unequivocally condemn the tragic and senseless execution of one Minnesota lawmaker, her husband while injuring another lawmaker and his wife. Together, we stand firm against all forms of violence, particularly acts that undermine our democratic process and those elected by their communities to represent them. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, colleagues, and communities affected by this devastating loss. Public servants are elected to bring forward the ideas and interests of their district, to the Legislature, where our founding fathers intended a robust debate of these ideas. The legislative process is intended to be difficult, but it is intentional. It is through this very process that we collectively make the best decisions to serve the people of the great state of Idaho."
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Screen grab of article. Text: "Little claimed that while some issues are “around the fringe, around the edges that are probably going to be looked at,” the public safety aspect of firefighting is going to be fine. “We’ve already talked to workers, though, who were directly involved with fire supply chain issues and clearing out the forests, who said that they were already laid off,” said a skeptical Davlin. “We’ll be fine,” replied Little."
From The Bulwark: "First, some ground rules. The securities markets have a system of circuit breakers to halt massive declines. There are three circuit breakers that are measured by calculating a percentage decline in the S&P 500 from the close of the previous day: Level 1 (7 percent), Level 2 (13 percent), and Level 3 (20 percent). If Levels 1 or 2 are tripped before 3:25 p.m., all trading is halted for 15 minutes. If Level 3 is tripped at any point in the day, trading is halted for the remainder of the day."
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A screenshot of an article from the Washington Post that says "The BBWAA agreed: Ichiro landed on all but one ballot (99.7 percent), nearly becoming the second player (after New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera) to be elected to the Hall of Fame unanimously."
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Transcript: MR. AINSLIE: Mr. President, I don't see the necessarily of improving on the language of New York lawyers. What is the object of changing these things, I don't know. That is exactly the term used in the New York Constitution. MR. MAYHEW: Why, it is plain to be seen; the gentleman wants to get a noun in there. MR. AINSLIE: Well, I propose to follow New York as close as I can. MR. WILSON: I don't propose to follow anything.
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