Legislature reconvenes
Failed child support bill that cost Idaho $46 million in federal funds to be readdressed When Idaho legislators rejected a child support bill in the last 10 hours of the […]
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Tight race for Idaho governor
Balukoff fights relentlessly against Otter in final weeks until election Idaho hasn’t seen a democratic governor since Cecil Andrus’ election in 1987. However, it appears this year’s Nov. 4 general […]
Pushing through – Session deadline approaching, Idaho legislature passes bills quickly
BOISE — As the legislative session draws near to its March 21 goal, bills are being pushed through the House and Senate in multiples. Here’s a breakdown on which bills […]
Otter signs ‘ag-gag’ bill – Chobani head urges governor to rethink SB 1337, signs anyway
BOISE — Senate Bill 1337, commonly called the “ag-gag” bill, passed through the House with a 56-14 vote Wednesday, and was signed into law by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter two […]
Gambling with Idaho’s health – Petty politics has consequences for uninsured Idahoans, rejection of Medicaid
Near the end of 2012, Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter said the state would create its own health insurance exchange.
Education, water and wolves top Otter’s budget
This is the year for education, “K-through-Career,” Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter said during his State of the State address Monday in Boise. Otter opened up the 2014 Idaho Legislative Session […]