House panel OKs Arts Commission plan to engage in art therapy
Lawmakers on a House panel on Monday approved changes to rules for the Idaho Commission on the Arts allowing the agency to participate in art therapy…
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Idaho power struggle leads to big role for obscure employee
A power struggle between the Idaho House and Senate turned out to have big ramifications for a relatively unknown state employee who has toiled for…
Continue Reading Idaho agency directors support pay raise for employees
Directors of state agencies say Republican Gov. Brad Little’s budget giving state employees a 2% raise will help keep the state competitive and…
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Governor tours Bonneville’s tech school
Governor Brad Little made a stop at Bonneville school’s district’s technical-career high…
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Distracted-driving bill eyes cell use by Idaho motorists
Legislation prohibiting local Idaho governments from passing laws restricting cellphone use by motorists but also expanding the state’s distracted…
Continue Reading Idaho lawmakers aim for transparency in budgeting process
The co-chairmen of the Legislature’s powerful budget-setting committee are backing Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s call for “transparent…
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Tax and regulatory relief highlight Governor’s 2020 plan
Grocery tax and regulatory relief, increased public education funding with less reliance on property tax were highlights of Governor Brad Little’s…
Continue Reading Watch Gov. Little’s State of the State address
Lawmakers in Idaho will be heading to work Tuesday as the Legislature begins its 2020 session.…
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Idaho House Speaker would like to see a change in initiative proposals
Idaho’s Speaker of the House said property taxes, education, transportation surplus, and Medicaid expansion are expected to be the big issues for the…
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Idaho Republicans eye property taxes, redistricting
Idaho House Republican leaders say property tax relief and redistricting will be high on their list of priorities in the 2020 legislative session.…
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Former Idaho GOP chairman gets 14 days in jail, probation
The former chairman of the Idaho Republican Party was sentenced to 14 days in jail and five years of probation after he pleaded guilty to stalking…
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Lt. Governor looks for ways to save government money
The search for efficiencies in the state government has come to Idaho…
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Idaho Falls resident Kevin Cook to run for Idaho State Senate District 30 Seat
Idaho Falls resident Kevin Cook announced Thursday his intention to seek the Idaho State Senate District 30…
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Idaho House Minority Leader Erpelding will resign Friday
Democratic House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding announced Wednesday that he will resign on…
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Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP
On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…
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Gov. Little OKs hemp transportation across state
Governor Brad Little issued an executive order Tuesday to resolve conflicts between state and federal law related to the interstate transportation of…
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Pushing to get Medical Marijuana on 2020 ballot
Members of the Idaho Cannabis Coalition gathered at Rumors Pub in Pocatello on Saturday to gather the signatures they need to get the Idaho Medical…
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Bond for Power County Hospital District does not pass to complete renovations
Big changes are coming to several communities after yesterday’s election. However, others have remained…
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New building ideas stir after Blackfoot pool levy fails
The Blackfoot Pool levy failed and now it’s stirring up the question: What is to become of the…
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Fremont ambulance override fails
The Fremont County ambulance district’s effort to expand its tax base failed…
Continue Reading Pocatello and Chubbuck council races decided
One of the hardest fought municipal elections this year focused on…
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Franklin Courthouse future decided
Franklin County Commissioners have warned that if the county does not bring its courthouse into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,…
Continue Reading Mayor challenge decided in Rexburg
Rexburg’s Mayor prevails, but a challenger wins in Sugar…
Continue Reading Lemhi voters approve sales tax, reject CEI District
In addition to community races, Lemhi County voters were asked to approve two new tax…
Continue Reading In Bonneville County: Idaho Falls Council seat decided
All of the Idaho Falls City Council incumbents sought re-election this year. There was only one race, and that paired incumbent Tom Hally against…
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Voters decide Bingham County Recreation District
The biggest issue in Bingham County Tuesday was the proposed creation of a new county recreation district.…
Continue Reading Power County hospital bond falls short
Power County voters were asked to approve a $2.9 million construction bond to pay for renovations of Power County Hospital, including a 14,400 square…
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Teton County voters approve 9 of 10 SPET projects
Jackson Hole voters gave their approval to 9 of the 10 Special Purpose Excise Tax projects…
Continue Reading SPET initiatives go to voters
Teton County, Wyoming voters will decide the fate of ten different ballot issues Tuesday.…
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Idahoan named to lead U.S. Forest Service
The Trump administration has announced the new chief of the Forest Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). U.S. Secretary of…
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