Here We Have Idaho
“Welcome to Hear We Have Idaho a local show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Here We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive: “There's truly one state in this great land of ours, Where ideals can be realized. The pioneers made it so for you and me, A legacy we'll always prize.” Here are your hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.”
Tammy and Jan de Weerd
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.
Trevor Chadwick- Star Mayor
Trevor A. Chadwick met his beautiful wife, Amber, in Star in 1993. Together in 1999, Trevor and Amber built their first house in Star. He graduated from Boise High School in 1989, attended Boise State University, and then decided to join the military.
Trevor has a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with added emphasis in Human Resource Management and Marketing. Trevor is an Idaho Hunter’s Education and Idaho Bow Hunter’s Education Instructor and was named the 2014 Regional Instructor of the Year. Trevor is co-founder of the Youth Hunters of America, an organization that provides free hunting opportunities to kids...
Meridian Mayor Robert Simison
Mayor Robert Simison
Born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, Mayor Robert Simison graduated from Whitman College with a degree in history and has spent his life focused on advancing policy priorities at the local and national level. Mayor Simison’s service to Meridian began in 2007 after he worked at the Nation’s Capital, and he has been a champion for common sense policy solutions to address community challenges.
Elected Mayor of Meridian in 2019, Mayor Simison focuses on meeting the needs of residents by delivering premier services to the public and improving the transportation netw...
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo
As a lifelong Idahoan, Mike Crapo has learned that a willingness to listen makes for a more effective leader and lawmaker. Mike’s commonsense approach and collaborative, creative problem-solving have enabled him to achieve lasting solutions to issues of importance to Idahoans and the country. Mike ranks 9th in overall Senate seniority in the 119th Congress. In addition to building on the successful 2017 tax reform law, increasing access to quality, affordable health care and promoting the United States’ global competitiveness through free and fair trade,
Mike’s many priorities for the 119th Congress include: • Removing excessive...
Meet Kuna Mayor, Joe Stear
Joe Stear, Kuna Mayor, grew up in Kuna since 1965, graduated from Kuna High School, raised his family in the community and has been a successful Kuna business owner for the last 37 years. Since 2012, Mayor Stear formerly served as a Kuna City Council member and has been actively involved with the Community, Economic Development Committee, Downtown Revitalization and serves on the Legislative Committee for the Association of Idaho Cities and is the Kuna City representative for the Ada County Emergency Management System. He joined the Kuna Rural Fire District in 1979 and was a firefighter until 1996 at which time he became...
Annette Tipton - Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs’
In May, Idaho Gov. Brad Little appointed her as the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs’ new executive director. She looks forward to building on the agency’s work and mentoring a new generation of young professionals.
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those...
Roni Gilbertson- H.R.1269 - Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
H.R.1269 - Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great...
John Evans- Garden City Mayor
Mayor John Evans
John Evans grew up and was educated in the Midwest. A Vietnam veteran, John and his wife, Judy, were married in 1969 and have three grown children, twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. John and Judy moved their family to Idaho in 1975 and then to Garden City in 1988.
Since he arrived in Idaho, John has been primarily involved in the construction industry. Since 1985 John has been in the residential real estate development business in Ada and Canyon Counties. His current project is in Caldwell. John has not engaged in any business activity in Garden City s...
Shaan Sharma- The Chosen
Shaan Sharma is a working actor, SAG-AFTRA union leader, acting educator, writer, and former top casting session director. Shaan is on the international hit TV show "The Chosen" playing Shmuel (thechosen.tv), Founder of The Storytellers Conservatory, an on-camera acting studio, Guest Lecturer for the University of Southern California, and an Adjunct Professor for PACE University's School of Drama, a proud founding-member of Solidarity, a grassroots SAG-AFTRA education group (solidarity.us), and spent more than a decade working as a casting session director with over 45 of the top commercial casting directors in Los Angeles. Shaan is also a Backstage...
Mayor Brad Pike | Eagle, ID
Mayor Brad Pike
Brad Pike is the Mayor of Eagle Idaho, elected in 2023. Before being elected Mayor of the City of Eagle, Brad served on the Eagle City Council as Council President. He also served as a Liaison to the Eagle Urban Renewal District, Eagle Sewer District, and the Eagle Senior Center. He is currently serving in his second term as fire commissioner for the Eagle Fire District.
Brad came to Eagle after retiring at the rank of Captain from his career in the fire service with the Santa Clara Cou...
Idaho Secretary of State – Phil McGrane
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.
Lonni Leavitt-Barker- Camp Rainbow Gold
From Camp Rainbow Gold's website:
Lonni joined the Camp Rainbow Gold staff in March 2019. Lonni and her family have been campers, she has served as a volunteer, a fundraiser, an emcee, and most recently, a board member. Working as an employee for CRG was the last frontier! Lonni will head up our efforts to finance and secure a forever home. She comes to us from Scentsy, Inc. where she oversaw Public Relations, Media and Charitable Giving.
Lonni grew up in Las Vegas and had a totally normal childhood. Her next door neighbor was a hit...
Megan Wold- Attorney with Cooper & Kirk
Biography from Cooper & Kirk's website:
Megan M. Wold focuses her practice on legal issues and brief-writing in complex commercial matters, constitutional litigation, and administrative law disputes. She has argued cases in both state and federal court, drafted briefs at all levels of state and federal litigation, and regularly practices before the U.S. Supreme Court. She has represented Fortune 500 clients in international arbitrations, complex tort and fraud litigation, class actions, commercial property disputes, and complex multi-district litigation. She has frequently represented clients in regulatory disputes with state and federal agencies.
Ms. Wold previously served as a S...
Elizabeth “Beth” Mahn- Ada County Treasurer
Elizabeth “Beth” Mahn is a third generation Idahoan who has dedicated years to ensuring stewardship and accountability for public funds. Elected as the Ada County Treasurer in 2018, Beth is responsible for overseeing investments, administering property tax laws, and serving as the court-appointed Public Administrator of decedents’ estates.
Beth began her career as an auditor with a “Big 5” public accounting firm in the 1990s. She later clerked for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court during the Great Recession and served over 5 years as an attorney on civil matters, including property tax collections and exemptions. In 2016, Beth joined the Ada County Tre...
Congressman Russ Fulcher
Congressman Russ Fulcher, a fourth-generation Idahoan, grew up on a dairy farm in Meridian, Idaho. He graduated from Meridian High School, earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in business from Boise State University, and obtained additional certifications in electronic engineering.
Congressman Fulcher spent 24 years in the high-technology industry, working for Micron Technology and Preco Electronics. During this time he did business in 60 countries around the world and in every state in America.
Congressman Fulcher served in the Idaho Senate for 10 years, six of those years as Majority Caucus Chair – elected by his peers...
Derek Bub- Superintendent of Schools West Ada School District
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.
Senator C. Scott Grow
Senator C. Scott Grow (R)
SGrow@senate.idaho.gov
District 14
4th term
Home (208) 870-4000
Statehouse (208) 332-1334 (Session Only)
Retired CPA/Business Owner
Committees:
Finance – Chair
Local Government & Taxation
Appointed August 15, 2018, to fill a Senate vacancy in District 14; an Idaho native, raised in Boise. He & Rhonda raised their 8 kids in Meridian. As a small business owner, business consultant and retired CPA, he brings more than three decades of business, financial and tax expertise to the legislature. He was elected twice to the Meridian School Boa...
Senator Codi Galloway
Senator Codi Galloway (R)
CGalloway@senate.idaho.gov
District 15
1st term
(Served 1 term, House 2020-2022)
Home (208) 614-2634
Statehouse (208) 332-1407 (Session Only)
Business Owner
Committees:
Finance
Transportation
Raised in Boise, Idaho; attended Centennial High School; B.S. in education from BYU and an M.B.A. from NNU; public school teacher, CTE school owner, and small business owner; spouse: Scott, 25 years; four children.
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM tr...
Lori Frasure- West Ada School District Board Chair
Lori Ann Frasure is a member of the West Ada School District school board in Idaho, representing Zone 1. She assumed office on January 1, 2022. Her current term ends on January 1, 2026.
Frasure ran for election to the West Ada School District school board to represent Zone 1 in Idaho. She won in the general election on November 2, 2021.
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear...
Doug Armstrong- Senate Chaplain of Idaho
Doug Armstrong
Chaplain
Email: SChaplain@senate.idaho.gov
(208) 332-1302
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna...
Representative James Holtzclaw
JHoltzclaw@house.idaho.gov
District 20
House Seat B
6th term
Home (208) 284-9542
Statehouse (208) 332-1041 (Session Only)
Real Estate Broker/Small Business Owner
Committees:
Commerce & Human Resources – Chair
State Affairs
Transportation & Defense
Enlisted in USAF after graduating high school; first member of family to attain college degree upon graduating from George Fox University; served ten years in the armed forces and completed four tours of duty where he was awarded distinguished medals and commendations; small business owner in Meridian and a real estate agent/br...
Shannon McGuire - Producer of the Potato Movie
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.
Debbie Critchfield- Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction
Debbie Critchfield was elected Superintendent of Public Instruction in November 2022 and was sworn in on January 2, 2023.
Previously, she served as a seven-year member of the Idaho State Board of Education and was president during her final two years. Debbie was co-chair to Governor Little’s Education Task Force in 2019 and committee chair for Governor Otter’s Higher Education Task Force in 2017. She chaired the Re-Open Idaho Schools Committee in 2020 and was a member of the Governor’s K-12 Council.
Debbie was an elected school board member in Cassia County for ten years, five as board chair...
Tyler Kelly- Chairman of Idaho Young Republicans
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.
Representative Jeff Ehlers
Representative Jeff Ehlers (R)
JEhlers@house.idaho.gov
District 21
House Seat B
1st term
3313 W Cherry Lane #1024 , Meridian, ID, 83642
Home (208) 278-2818
Statehouse (208) 332-1072 (Session Only)
CFO/CPA/Small Business Owner
Committees:
Revenue & Taxation – Vice Chair
Agricultural Affairs
Business
Sixth-generation Idahoan; graduate of Shelley High School; bachelor’s and master’s dregree in accounting from BYU-Provo, Utah; MBA from University of Utah; CPA; business entrepreneur and small business owner; married; four children.
Here We Have Idaho is a local r...
Garden City Mayor John Evans and Star Mayor Trevor Chadwick
Mayor John Evans
John Evans grew up and was educated in the Midwest. A Vietnam veteran, John and his wife, Judy, were married in 1969 and have three grown children, twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. John and Judy moved their family to Idaho in 1975 and then to Garden City in 1988.
Since he arrived in Idaho, John has been primarily involved in the construction industry. Since 1985 John has been in the residential real estate development business in Ada and Canyon Counties. His current project is in Caldwell. John has not engaged in any business activity in Garden City s...
Stephen Dackin-Ohio State Board of Education
Stephen Dackin earned an M.A. in educational administration from the University of Dayton. Dackin's career experience includes working as the superintendent of school and community partnerships of Columbus State Community College and the superintendent of Reynoldsburg City Schools.
Ohio State Board of Education (2019-2022)
Dackin was appointed to the Ohio State Board of Education by Gov. Mike DeWine (R) on June 26, 2019.[3] On December 11, 2020, Gov. Mike DeWine (R) reappointed Dackin to another term.[4] Dackin resigned on February 25, 2022, before the end of his second term.[5]
Here We Have Idaho...
Christian Welp- Director of Diocesan Projects
https://www.dioceseofboise.org/
Christian Welp
Director of Diocesan Projects
cwelp@rcdb.org
(208) 342-1311
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our...
Representative Chris Bruce
Representative Chris Bruce (R)
CBruce@house.idaho.gov
District 23
House Seat A
1st term
742 N Kerogen Place, Kuna, ID, 83634
Statehouse (208) 332-1055 (Session Only)
Mortgage Loan Officer
Committees:
Commerce & Human Resources
Environment, Energy & Technology
Revenue & Taxation
Born and raised in Georgia; started originating mortgages in 2001; Kuna City Council president, municipal public works committee and economic development committee; former member of the board of directors for the Kuna Chamber of Commerce; Leukemia ALL survivor; spouse: Kyrsti, married 20+ years; two teenage boys, Madox and P...
Brad Little Idaho’s Governor
Brad Little is Idaho’s 33rd Governor, leading the people of Idaho through the most prosperous time in state history. His tenure as Governor is marked by unprecedented red tape reduction, record tax relief, and historic investments in education, workforce training, and infrastructure.
The people of Idaho elected Brad Little to be their Governor in November of 2018 and reelected him in November of 2022. He has served as Idaho’s 33rd Governor since January 7, 2019.
Governor Little is an Emmett native who was raised on his family’s sheep and cattle ranching operation. He graduated from the Univer...
Amy Lewis- Salvation Army
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.
Mayor John Evans of Garden City
Mayor John Evans
John Evans grew up and was educated in the Midwest. A Vietnam veteran, John and his wife, Judy, were married in 1969 and have three grown children, twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. John and Judy moved their family to Idaho in 1975 and then to Garden City in 1988.
Since he arrived in Idaho, John has been primarily involved in the construction industry. Since 1985 John has been in the residential real estate development business in Ada and Canyon Counties. His current project is in Caldwell. John has not engaged in any business activi...
Shaan Sharma- The Chosen
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.
Rod Beck- Chairman of the Ada County Board of Commissioners
Rod Beck is the Chairman of the Ada County Board of Commissioners. Beck has an extensive background in conservative governance in Idaho including having served in the state Senate as Majority Leader.
Beck believes it is critically important to work each day to uphold the Idaho Constitution. He believes government should operate within its means just as families do. Beck supports free markets, limited government and cultivating a business-friendly environment. He believes property taxes are too high and is working to address the issue in part by limiting government spending where appropriate.
Beck’s considerable ex...
Luci Willits- Boise City Council
Luci Willits, a lifelong Idahoan and proud product of its public schools, brings a unique blend of experience and dedication to her role as Boise City Council member for District 1. Raised in eastern Idaho by a farmer and small business owner, Luci understands the value of hard work and the importance of community.
After moving to the Treasure Valley, Luci built a successful career in the private and public sectors. Her diverse background and 20 years as a West Boise resident, give her a deep understanding of the issues facing the city and its residents.
Luci's...
Charlie Kirk- "The American Comeback Tour" Boise Idaho pt.2
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.
Representative Brent and Representative Jaron Crane
BCrane@house.idaho.gov
District 13
House Seat A
9th term
PO Box 86, Nampa, ID, 83653
Bus (208) 466-0613
Statehouse (208) 332-1058 (Session Only)
Co Owner – Crane Alarm Service
Committees:
Ethics and House Policy – Chair
State Affairs – Chair
Business
Rep. Crane is the Co-Owner of Crane Alarm Service, a family-owned security and fire alarm business that has been in Nampa since 1964. Rep. Crane is currently serving his ninth term in the Idaho House of Representatives. He is the ranking member on the House Business Committee and is the...
Charlie Kirk- "The American Comeback Tour" Boise Idaho
Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM translator. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.
Representative Edward H. “Ted” Hill
THill@house.idaho.gov
District 14
House Seat A
1st term
2488 E Windrose Street, Eagle, ID, 83616
Home (208) 332-1124
Statehouse (208) 332-1124 (Session Only)
Airline Pilot
Committees:
Education
Resources & Conservation
Transportation & Defense
Born and raised in Idaho; attended Boise High School; graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree; completed a master’s degree in international relations from Salve-Regina University; joined the Navy in 1984 and served as a fighter pilot (participating in three combat tours), a squadron commander, and an Airwing de...
Brandon D Woolf- Idaho’s 21st State Controller
“Brandon D Woolf, Idaho’s 21st State Controller, grew up on a dairy farm in Preston, Idaho, graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and earned a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University.
Mr. Woolf was appointed to fill the remainder of his predecessor’s term in 2012, and confirmed as State Controller by a unanimous vote of the Idaho Senate. He was subsequently elected by the people of Idaho to a full term of office in 2014, and was re-elected in 2018.
As State Controller, Mr. Woolf is responsible for ac...
