by mmooney | Jan 27, 2023 | The Friday Message
The Idaho Legislature is back in session. A significant number of the Senate and House members are new to office this term. Fresh faces and new ideas could bring positive change to our Idaho Government. I suppose time will tell, but I am actively involved in educating...
by mmooney | Jan 20, 2023 | The Friday Message
I am sitting at my computer looking at a picture of Janet Yellen. Yellen is taking “extraordinary” measures to postpone a catastrophic debt ceiling crisis. I had the honor of representing Idaho on the Salt Lake City Branch of the Federal Reserve. During most of my...
by mmooney | Jan 13, 2023 | The Friday Message
My father, his five boys called him Ed, was a railroader. Ed started his career while studying at the University of Idaho—Southern Branch. You may know the school better by today’s name – Idaho State University. In l947 the name changed to Idaho State College...
by mmooney | Jan 6, 2023 | The Friday Message
A-dolt-er-er I began my banking career in conservative Eastern Idaho. Lloyd Browning was the bank’s Trust Officer, qualified by his law degree and very big personality. Lloyd was an excellent speaker and drew a crowd when he spoke about estate planning and...
by mmooney | Dec 30, 2022 | The Friday Message
Most holiday celebrations include various home made pies. Those who can afford the calories or choose to throw caution to the wind may opt for the traditional pumpkin, chocolate, coconut cream, banana cream, pecan, … you know the list. This year Megan made a...
by mmooney | Dec 30, 2022 | The Friday Message
”What if I told you that the left wing and the right wing belong to the same bird?” I was visiting Grandpa Bob and he shared this observation with me. It is an insightful look at the dilemma we face in our country. How can humans who enjoy the freedoms of...
